Podcasts about easy part

When we consider how we want to use our time in better ways in 2025, I've been thinking of the time we sometimes spend being offended, and why we take offense. I walk through a recent experience of where I temporarily took offense and analyzed why I did, and how I worked quickly to get it out of my system. I also wrestle through how we can overcome feelings of offense as well. Listen in!

Another hour with Dave Shrader in for Chad on a Wednesday - we recap an interview with an author in the first hour, also what is the latest on the local angle with drones! Then we chatted with Senator Karen Keiser about working past the election part of being a politician - and we elaborate on this alongside her book Getting Elected is the Easy Part: Working and Winning in the State Legislature!

I don't know about you, but I'm feeling pretty good about 2025. Hirewell closed out the year on a hot streak. Best 4 month stretch in 2 years. 21 new solutions clients signed since May 1. And more chatter about increased hiring from both VC-backed start ups and traditional industries alike.   So if hiring's on the upswing, what new challenge will take its place? Getting candidates to say yes and sticking around, of course! Every delayed search, declined offer, quick exit, and unexpected resignation comes from a lack of understanding that there's a lot more to hiring than recruiting. Jeff Smith and James Hornick will do a deep dive on what your company needs to focus on in a strengthening job market in the The 10 Minute Talent Rant, Episode 102, "Finding Candidates is the Easy Part”

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We love to hear from you. Send us your thought, comments, suggestions, love lettersGuest: Dr. Robert Zubrin, Founder of the Mars Society and Author of "The New World on Mars"In this expansive conversation, Dr. Robert Zubrin takes us beyond the technical challenges of reaching Mars to explore the complex realities of establishing permanent human settlements on the Red Planet. While the world watches Starship development, Zubrin reveals how energy production, food sustainability, radiation protection, and governance structures pose the real challenges for human survival on Mars. His insights challenge common misconceptions and propose innovative solutions for everything from terraforming to creating new societies, demonstrating how Mars settlement could reshape human civilization both on and off Earth.Quotable Insights:"Mars will be ruled by the Martians. Different groups of people will emigrate to Mars with very different ideals as to what the ideal society should be.""We don't go to Mars to desert the Earth. We go to Mars to expand the capacity of the human race, to create new branches of human civilization.""I believe that humans are not the enemies of life, humans are the vanguards of life.""We have in our power to begin the world anew."Cosmic Timeline (Timestamps):[00:00:00] Opening: Mars governance and future civilizations[00:02:23] Realistic timeline for human Mars missions within next decade[00:03:46] Energy challenges on Mars - nuclear vs. solar power[00:06:20] First expedition structure and duration[00:09:31] Economics of Mars transportation and Starship development[00:13:51] Transition from expeditions to permanent settlements[00:20:00] Mars Against Hunger Prize and food production innovations[00:30:34] Radiation protection strategies and reality check[00:34:23] Living arrangements: underground vs. surface habitats[00:40:56] Terraforming possibilities using fluorocarbon gases[00:42:42] Alternative terraforming methods using iron nanoparticles[00:49:23] Mars governance models and settlement structures[00:56:18] Immigration and settlement competition between colonies[01:05:06] Mars as human expansion rather than planetary backup[01:08:32] Personal motivations and future vision[01:09:57] Music selection: Beethoven's Third SymphonyLinks to Explore:The Mars SocietyMars Against Hunger PrizeDr. Zubrin's Book: The New World on Mars (Penguin UK Edition)Mars Direct Mission PlanSpread the Cosmic Love!Share this episode with anyone interested in exploration, sustainable technology, or the future of human civilization. This conversation goes beyond the typical space exploration narrative to explore how You can find us on Spotify and Apple Podcast!Please visit us at SpaceWatch.Global, subscribe to our newsletters. Follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter!

A note about the work "The Easy Part" from Jacob Rogers for the Michigan Quarterly Review's Fall 2024 Translation Issue: “Who would want to marry a secondary character?” I found myself wondering one day, as I walked along the river near my parent's house. The truth is, there were other questions lurking beneath that one. In the era of social media, are we able to generate endless expectations beyond failure? In times of economic precarity, what is a home? Is sharing an apartment really a remedy against solitude? Is it possible to have your own name and personality when your life doesn't square with the story you've created for yourself? Can you write a novel with a squashed identity? Do you have to write to be a writer? "Marcos, the protagonist of 'The Easy Part,' is simultaneously odious and tender. He embodies the sort of secondary character no one would want to be. Far from moving along the main storyline, of being solid and attractive (but not in excess), Marcos is a constant reminder that the possibility that nothing will go the way we want is the substance our days are made of. The true heartbeat of his unwritten novel is the disenchantment of the working class in a historical moment when the internet provides daily reminds of what we could be and aren't. This story is that rock in the shoe." -Ismael Ramos

Part 1 of our latest showA very very easy afternoon for Birmingham CityNot to much of a fight put in from Rotherham United and another defeat comes in as The Millers slip into the relegation zoneMake sure to follow on X and FacebookPlease also make sure to give us a 5 star rating where you are listeningMake sure to vote for us in The Football Content awards - https://footballcontentawards.com/voting/Under "Best Club Content creator" - Football League pick New York Talk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Part 1 of our latest showA very very easy afternoon for Birmingham CityNot to much of a fight put in from Rotherham United and another defeat comes in as The Millers slip into the relegation zoneMake sure to follow on X and FacebookPlease also make sure to give us a 5 star rating where you are listeningMake sure to vote for us in The Football Content awards - https://footballcontentawards.com/voting/Under "Best Club Content creator" - Football League pick New York Talk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As busy working moms, we know how challenging the back-to-school season can be. That is why I am so excited to share this 4-part series focusing on back to school…made easy!If you missed the first three episodes in the series, head back to:Episode 194: Mastering Morning RoutinesEpisode 195: Optimizing Family SchedulesEpisode 196: Mastering the After-School RoutineToday we dive into reflecting and reassessing family schedules after school has begun!We discuss… Why reflecting and reassessing family schedules mattersHow to reflect on what is working for your familyIdentifying problem areas in your scheduleStrategic adjustments you can make to ease stress and build energyInvolving your entire family in schedule decisionsUsing regular check ins to create the life you wantFor the show notes and all the links mentioned in today's episode, head to secretsofsupermom.com/197.Stay connected!www.secretsofsupermom.comSecrets of Supermom on Facebook

Episode Description:As busy working moms, we know how challenging the back-to-school season can be. That is why I am so excited to share this 4-part series focusing on back to school…made easy!If you missed the first part of this series, head back to Episode 194 where we dig into stress-free mornings and Episode 195 where we talk about optimizing family schedules. Today we dive into mastering after school routines!We discuss… Why after-school routines matterHow to create a consistent, reliable after school routineA dedicated homework space and how to create itThe balance between structured and unstructured timeCreating a family team and sharing the mental and physical load of household tasksEvening routines that matterFor the show notes and all the links mentioned in today's episode, head to secretsofsupermom.com/196.Stay connected!www.secretsofsupermom.comSecrets of Supermom on FacebookSecrets of Supermom on Instagram

As busy working moms, we know how challenging the back-to-school season can be. That is why I am so excited to share this 4-part series focusing on back to school…made easy!If you missed the first part of this series, head back to Episode 194 where we dig into stress-free mornings. When you start your day in chaos, it is often hard to bounce back from that and take on the rest of the day as the person you want to be. Today we dive into organizing and optimizing family schedules!We discuss… How to create a master family calendar that works for the whole familyEvaluating and eliminating commitments to prevent burnout, focusing on activities that align with family values and goals Automating and delegating tasks: to lighten the load The importance of consistent routine and how to focus on the right thingsFor the show notes and all the links mentioned in today's episode, head to secretsofsupermom.com/195.Stay connected!www.secretsofsupermom.comSecrets of Supermom on FacebookSecrets of Supermom on Instagram

As busy working moms, we know how challenging the back-to-school season can be. That is why I am so excited to kick off a 4-part series focusing on back to school…made easy!But, if you do not have school or high school-age kids, I don't want you to automatically write this episode off. Many of these tips can be used for any time you have a significant change in schedule like a new job, moving homes, or becoming a caretaker. We are going to start off with morning routines, because we know how hectic this time of day can be. When you start your day in chaos, it is often hard to bounce back from that and take on the rest of the day as the person you want to be. Today we discuss… Why calm mornings actually start the night beforeHow to use checklists to keep you and the kids on trackGetting the entire family on board to ensure stress-free mornings benefit everyoneFor the show notes and all the links mentioned in today's episode, head to secretsofsupermom.com/194.Stay connected!www.secretsofsupermom.comSecrets of Supermom on FacebookSecrets of Supermom on Instagram

Gary is joined by St. Mirren (Scottish Premiership) and Northern Ireland assistant coach, Diarmuid O'Carroll to discuss the multi-faceted challenges of elite coaching. Diarmuid talks about: - Working with young players in pro environments - What separates Conor Gallagher - Building relationship with head coach - Getting most out of coach education - Constantly improving without burn out And much more!! Please check out the Modern Soccer Coach Pre-Season Webinar Package: https://www.modernsoccercoach.com/product-page/special-offer-msc-pre-season-bundle

"Be Ready, This Isn't Going to be Easy" • Part of our weekly verse-by-verse study through Matthew.

Falling in love is the phrase we've heard since birth. We've also learned falling hurts and "feeling" in love might not be so easy to sustain long-term. This is a topic Mandy addresses in her talk. What if we could build intimacy with someone, be seen and known and experience deeper connection? Could this help improve our relationships? Listen to find out! If you'd like to take the love questionnaire, follow this link: http://36questionsinlove.com. We have a Patreon membership account! Please check out how to participate behind the scenes and collaborate on growing the podcast! You can visit www.patreon.com/unbreakmyheart.com for more information.

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OpenAI and its CEO Sam Altman kicked off an AI revolution with the viral ChatGPT. Now, Altman has set his sights on another ambitious goal: Raise up to $7 trillion to overhaul the world's semiconductor chip industry. WSJ's Keach Hagey explains what the plan entails, and why skeptics think it will be an uphill battle. Further Listening: - Artificial: The OpenAI Story  Further Reading: - Sam Altman Seeks Trillions of Dollars to Reshape Business of Chips and AI  - Raising Trillions of Dollars Might Be the Easy Part of Altman's Chip Plan  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Feb. 12. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman wants to raise trillions of dollars to reshape the semiconductor industry, which is crucial to developing AI. But even if he is able to raise that amount of funding, there are still plenty of challenges. Reporter Asa Fitch has more. And Israel proposes an evacuation of Rafah ahead of its impending invasion, despite U.S. concerns. Plus, case rates of uterine cancer are rising. Health reporter Brianna Abbott has more. Annmarie Fertoli hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Speaking about his character Walon, Steve Earle said, "“In The Wire I played a redneck recovering addict. It didn't require any acting.” The last thing the world needs is two more middle aged white dudes talking about The Wire, but it's still the best, and Steve was in it, so come take a walk in the garden with us.

Ep. 99 In this interview, I'm talking with Wendy Cole, a transgender transition coach and she has a lot of advice on how to deal with life transitions. Wendy shares her advice on how to deal with transitions in life, from the small (like moving apartments) to the big (like life-altering surgery). If you're feeling lost or overwhelmed by life transitions, this video is for you!    In this interview, we cover some of of the following topics: • Wendy's 80% Rule: • Transitioning: It's More Than Just Changing From Someone You Weren't • The Spectrum of the Transgender Community • Transgender is Not a Gender Identity • How Accepting Pronouns Is the Easy Part for Friends & Family • Advice for Parents of Transgender Children • Coming out Stories & Why They Are Important to Share As a Transition Mentor, Wendy Cole helps her clients face significant life changes. Since 2017, Wendy has guided others through transition. Her life experiences are the tools she uses. She believes in the mind's powers; she practices mindfulness, shifting her beliefs and energy to support herself going forward, making profound changes in her life, health, and finding joy in being.   Learn More About Wendy Cole and How To Navigate LIfe Transitions: -Website: https://MeetWendyCole.com -Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wendycolegtm -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wcole212 -LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wendy-cole-gtm === For more: Follow @TheMentalHealthToolbox   ♦️

This week we're back with James Risley as we continue the conversation about riding Le Loop - 3,500km of riding with 55,000m (yes, FIFTY FIVE HUNDRED METRES) of climbing, including some of the toughest climbs in France and Spain. Last week we talked about the preparation for the event and navigating life challenges - work, relationships, sleep - in order to get enough miles on the clock.   In today's episode we talk about the event itself and James outlines a few issues he never even considered prior to Le Loop - like what happens when 100 riders are in a line waiting to get coffee at 6am and there is only ONE slow coffee machine.   In this episode you'll get a real idea of how, even when things are way less than perfect, the human body can still get things done, as long as you let the mind do its thing.   Feet, hands, and butt might be more important than fitness on a multi day ride Processed carbs and a lack of protein It's like riding in the 90's - no Garmin, just arrows to follow Why it's important to choose roommates carefully Beware the post-event depression What next?   The best place to find out more about James and to contact him if you have questions about Le Loop is on LinkedIn.   Click on the link find out more about Le Loop. William Wates Memorial Trust - this is the charity which runs and organises Le Loop. They support projects that encourage young people who experience severe disadvantage to keep away from anti-social behaviour and criminal activity, enabling them to fulfil their potential.   James also recommended the following book: Training Essentials for Ultrarunning by Jason Koop.   James was on a previous podcast talking about his High Performance Human lifestyle. You can listen to that episode HERE.   To contact Beth regarding Life Coaching, please email her at Info@BethanyWardLifeCoaching.uk. To leave a review of the podcast on Apple podcasts CLICK HERE. Sports Nutrition questions - if you have a sports nutrition question that you would like answered on the podcast, please email it to me via Beth@TheTriathlonCoach.com. Join our SWAT/High Performance Human tribe using this link, with a happiness guarantee! You can watch a brief video about the group by going to our website here, and join our SWAT High Performance Human tribe here. Purchase a copy of my High Performance Human e-book featuring more than 30 top tips on how to upgrade your life. If you would like to help offset the cost of our podcast production, we would be so grateful. Please click here to support the HPH podcast. Thank you! Visit Simon's website for more information about his coaching programmes. Links to all of Simon's social media channels can be found here.  For any questions please email Beth@TheTriathlonCoach.com.

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Greg recounts how a donor recently told him, “Asking is the easy part.” Listen in on why that transformed his thinking about fundraising.

Karen Kaiser is a currently serving Washington State Senator. She recently had a book published, Getting Elected is the Easy Part: Work and Winning in the State Legislature In this podcast we learn about her personal experiences and then also dive more deeply into her advice for people aspiring to be elected officials.  Here is a description of her book: Across the nation every two years, first-time lawmakers enter state legislatures--institutions steeped in tradition, arcane procedures, and unwritten rules. Although dozens of publications advise candidates on how to run and win campaigns, for those elected, few resources exist. After more than twenty years in the Washington State Legislature, Senator Karen Keiser realized she could address that knowledge gap. Written for legislative newcomers and others interested in state government, her book blends documented research with her personal experiences and observations about how to succeed and achieve real change. She focuses on the culture adjustment and challenges many newly elected lawmakers face, and offers tips and advice to help them achieve their legislative goals.This episode is sponsored by Bent Ear Solutions which offers comprehensive capabilities and deep industry knowledge necessary to help you solve the most complex issues of your organization. We advise public and private organizations on an all-inclusive approach to disaster preparedness that addresses governance, planning, operational procedures, technology implementation, training, and exercises in order to achieve a successful and sustainable program.Eric Holdeman is a professional emergency manager who is passionate about providing information that can help families, businesses & governments become better prepared for disasters of all types. Hear first hand expert insights from Eric on his Podcast, Blog & EricHoldeman.com.

Guest Karen Keiser, State Senator from WA and author "Getting Elected is the Easy Part", joins to discuss being a public servant. What does it take to run for a state legislative seat? How can you best properly serve your community? John Fetterman calls out corrupt Democrats to be removed from office.  UAW eyes non-unionized companies like Tesla to be the next victims of collective bargaining. 

In this episode of The Favour Ojika Podcast, we delve deep into the art of apologies and the complexities that often lie beneath those two simple words, "I'm sorry." Join me as we explore the different facets of apologizing, from the importance of genuine remorse to understanding the impact of our actions on others. Whether you've struggled with offering or accepting apologies, this episode will provide you with a fresh perspective on the intricate art of making amends. Don't miss "Saying Sorry is the Easy Part" on The Favour Ojika Podcast. It's time for a deep dive into the world of apologies and forgiveness. Available now on your favorite podcast platform!

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Hi Everyone, Carl Gould here your #70secondCEO, just over a minute of  investment per day for a lifetime of results.   If I have an airline mileage account, here would be my IDEAL point system, ready? Ready? Take this down, you're going to want to know this one. Earn them, use them! Yeah! Alright see you everybody. No, I'm just kidding. It is so hard to use my damn mileage account. Like I've got, it's like an act of congress to be able to cash these damn things in. They're ridiculous. It's too hard to be your customer sometimes. You have to realize that you are this giant elephant to your client and they don't go to school to learn how to be your customer. You have to make it easier for them. So, what do purchasers like in this economy? They like self-directed experiences. They want to be able to design their experience. That's right, they come in they look at the Chinese menu, you say, I'll have one of those, one of those, one of those. I'm happy! I'll come in and I'll want to buy a car. So instead of you just showing me what's on the lot, I want to go to the website and I want to design it. I love that. Where else can you allow the customer to design their invention. So take your product, here's how you do it, take your product and service offering, break it down into its smallest bits and allow them to buy those little tiny bits.   Like and follow this podcast so you can learn more. My name is Carl Gould and this has been your #70secondCEO.  

Hi Everyone, Carl Gould here your #70secondCEO, just over a minute of  investment per day for a lifetime of results.   This one is called flexible consumption. This is another way that you can start to generate revenue in your business. My father always used to say to me when I would complain, ugh, my sales cycle's taking too long Dad, I'm not getting the clients I want, they're not paying what I want. He said, “Carl, Carl, it's really simple, you're not making it easy enough for them to say yes. You make it easy for them to say yes, they're going to say, yes. If you're not getting the results you want in business, you're not making it easy enough to say yes. You're making it too complicated.” Good one Dad. Alright, so, I've got to go back and I've got to look at my product and service offering. How can I make it easier to say - YES! Well, here's a few ways to do it: Bundle your services together. You know if I walk into a restaurant and say I'd just like an omelet. What kind of egg? I don't know, you know you can have a brown egg, you can have a big egg, you can have a jumbo egg. Ok, ehhh, brown. What kind of cheese do you want? You want mozzarella, you wnat parmesan? Eh, you know, if it's that hard to order an omelette, I don't want to come here anymore! Make it easy for me! Alright? Give me a few easy choices so I can just walk in and say, OMELETTE, and it shows up.   Like and follow this podcast so you can learn more. My name is Carl Gould and this has been your #70secondCEO.  

The last days are upon us. So, now what? How should believers live as the return of Christ nears? There is much to learn from God's Word in this inspiring message. It's a rallying cry where you'll discover important truths about His return and calibrate your expectations so you can be victorious and unafraid … until He comes again.

The last days are upon us. So, now what? How should believers live as the return of Christ nears? There is much to learn from God's Word in this inspiring message. It's a rallying cry where you'll discover important truths about His return and calibrate your expectations so you can be victorious and unafraid … until He comes again.

Plastic surgery performed in one specified area, like a breast lift, tummy tuck, or rhinoplasty, takes time and preparation before and after the procedure. Can you imagine having two areas done at the same time? Not to mention having to travel for the operations and coordinate your children? In this episode, we will meet Brandy, a young mother of four who traveled five hours away from her home to have a rhinoplasty and breast lift performed simultaneously. Join Dr. Rady as he talks to this super mom who details her journey with her two procedures and how she recovered successfully with her husband's and family's help to have the best outcome. Surgery is the easiest part for the patient; it's in the recovery where the patient must put a lot of effort to maximize the result of the procedures. For all those moms listening, this is an episode you won't want to miss.IG: @drradyrahbanTikTok: @radyrahbanmdFB: @radyrahbanmdWebsite: radyrahban.com

Main Idea: Part of a Christian's duty is to cast out devils. Plain and simple. But many believers shy away from the idea of them being able to do something so seemingly supernatural, and some people simply ignore the possibility of there needing to be any formal spiritual deliverance. But the truth is that there is a real spiritual world that we're connected to. There are many people that are spiritually trapped and attacked by the devil, and God has called us to, not only be to freedom ourselves, but to be instruments of freedom for other people too. Today we are going to talk about what really matters when it comes to acquiring the authority to cast out devils. We're also going to unpack different ways the enemy latches onto and attacks people. And at the end, we're going to learn to understand what different levels of freedom can look like for individuals. The reason that this topic is so important to talk about is because while many Christians agree with the idea of spiritual warfare, hardly any ever have had any real experiences of actually fighting against the demonic. Yet in scripture we see Jesus literally send out the disciples to set people free from demonic oppression. Why is it that we seem to not witness these kinds of spiritual fights commonly in our gospel sharing experiences? I believe that part of it is because we are more concerned about being church classes and attendance than we are about individual freedom. The other reason is because most people feel like they wouldn't even know what to do if the opportunity arose. ————————————————— 1. Representation [NOTHING DEMONIC CAN STAND AGAINST THE BLOOD OF JESUS] (Acts of the Apostles 19:11-16) What's so meaningful about this story is the fact that with simply the name of Jesus, these people were casting out devils from people who were in bondage. But when they faced a seemingly higher level demon, they were not properly protected against it because they were not actually represented by the blood of Jesus. So we see that there is power in the name of Jesus and protection under the blood of Jesus. — 2. Demonic Interference [THE DEVIL CONSTANTLY TRIES TO INTERFERE AND SABOTAGE THE GODLY] (1 Thessalonians 2:17-18; 1 Peter 5:8; Mark 5:2-9; Luke 11:14; Luke 4:1-2) The devil is constantly at work against us. For Paul, he admits that the devil even succeeded in preventing him from visiting the church he planted. Not only does the devil work to prevent us from being a blessing to someone else but he works to prevent us from receiving a blessing as well. This whole story demonstrates how necessary and powerful prayer is in our lives and that when we are innocently praying for something specific to be able to happen, we may be battling against the demonic without even realizing it. It also shows us that your blessing and especially your calling won't just come so easily but that you have to fight for it in the spirit. — 3. Bold Authority [YOU MUST LEARN TO STAND UP FOR YOURSELF AND OTHERS AGAINST EVIL] (Matthew 10:7-8; 2 Corinthians 3:16-18; Luke 11:20; 1 Corinthians 12:3; Matthew 12:43-45; James 4:7) In our westernized church culture, we typically focus mostly on ourselves, even when it comes to freedom and deliverance. But Jesus consistently commands us to look out towards others; to love others; to heal others; to deliver others. I think the biggest explanation for our hesitancy is in the fact that we are insecure and doubtful of God's power working through us individually. Despite whatever way you may see yourself, God has called you to set the captives free. — To connect, learn more or donate, visit gravetopchurch.com Follow us on Instagram, Facebook or TikTok by searching @gravetopchurch --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gravetopchurch/support

Another month, another CPI report. In recent months' reports, the Inflation Guy has warned "Don't Get Used to It!" (Episode 77) and "The Easy Part is Over" (Episode 81). Those months saw flaccid CPI figures that were easy to see through, and this month inflation returned to something approximating the old trend. In this episode, the Inflation Guy walks through the report with an eye to what happened, but more importantly what happens next. You will want to know why he thinks that the hard part...has just begun.   NOTES Praxis Financial Publishing Q&A of the Inflation Guy: https://lnkd.in/emCrcnHs Blog Callback: “Enough With Interest Rates Already” https://inflationguy.blog/2023/06/21/enough-with-interest-rates-already/ To Subscribe to Quarterly Inflation Outlook: https://inflationguy.blog/shop/ To Subscribe for free to the blog: https://inflationguy.blog/ Check out the new website!: https://www.EnduringInvestments.com/

Josh and Kate discuss Steve Scalise winning the speaker nomination and the many, many obstacles still to come.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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In this edition of the monthly CPI Report Summary, the Inflation Guy sets the stage by reminding us about the backdrop: the low, low inflation reports of the last two months. These were somewhat quirky, in mostly different ways, and the IG explains why today's higher-than-expected inflation report is a sign that - although things are getting better - inflation is about to get to the 'sticky part' where continued improvement all the way to the Federal Reserve's goal becomes more challenging. NOTES Podcast Callback: Ep.74: Inflation Folk Remedies To Subscribe to Quarterly Inflation Outlook: https://inflationguy.blog/shop/

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Forgetting the course, getting distracted or not handling the whole course the way you planned may have its roots in one of two issues - mental stamina and ring nerves. Let's unpack how each affects our performances so you can minimize the chances of it happening again! Really like this episode? Say thanks with a coffee or slice of pizza! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/theqcoach Got a question for me? I'm bringing back the advice column (kinda). Check it out: https://www.theqcoach.com/askQ Don't forget, if you want more support, check out the Q-membership! https://www.theqcoach.com/q-membership The planner is out!! WooHoo! https://www.theqcoach.com/dogged Get on my email list: https://www.theqcoach.com/fb-sign-up-page Want some cute Q-Merch? https://www.teepublic.com/user/the-q-coach Music by Alex_MakeMusic from Pixabay.

Wolfgang Schuster shares his journey with Elm, describes writing & deleting Elm code at Vendr, and explains the productivity gains in an ecosystem that values building things for the end user.Thanks to our sponsor, Logistically. Email: elmtown@logisticallyinc.com.Music by Jesse Moore.Recording date: 2023.05.02GuestWolfgang Schuster (https://wolfgangschuster.wordpress.com/)Show notes[00:00:22] Sponsored by Logistically[00:01:02] Introducing Wolfgang Schusterwolfadex/elm-ecswolfadex/elm-text-adventurewolfadex/tilerwolfadex/elm-open-api[00:02:55] Seeing Elm everywhereElm × Haskell Intersection from heyakyra[00:04:45] Going all-in on programming[00:10:23] "Just make it work"[00:13:18] Discovering Elm[00:25:27] Helping to build stuff with Elm while at SquareFarmers' market civic hacking by Dillon KearnsJeroen Engels' elm-review[00:28:39] Strategies for introducing Elm[00:35:09] Productivity & "the culture of moving a little bit slower"Elm Town 55 – From algorithms & animation to building a decentralized finance app[00:41:09] Introducing elm-review rules"Code is the Easy Part" by Evan CzaplickiDucks by Wolfgang Schuster[00:54:20] Elm at Vendr[00:58:09] Using Elm at scaleBring Your Own DOM – Part 1 – Portals by Wolfgang Schuster, as promised[01:03:43] Strategies for adding web componentsWolfgang's Fluent-Web internationalization web components[01:07:29] RocRoc[01:10:49] PicksWolfgang's picksStacy London on Front End Happy HourA Life Well Wasted by Robert AshleyJared's picksMatthew Griffith's elm-codegenKafka on the Shore by Haruki Murakami

If you want different results in your business, life and health… you've got to FINISH. Too many people back the f*ck out when it comes to doing the work.  They talk more about what they're starting than putting in the hours to reach their goals. Look, it's not about WHAT you need to do.  It's about WHO you need to become.  I knew that I couldn't be a millionaire if I didn't start waking up early, shifting my mindset and putting in the WORK. I had to develop into the Brian who makes $12M a year, drives a lambo and has a mansion.  It's simple: if you want to reach your goals you have to shift your identity.  In this episode, we're going to talk about how to start shifting your identity so you can step into the next level version of yourself.  Let's f*cking finish what you started.

William Sawalich is our guest! We talk to him about his development and where he plans on being a few years from now! We discuss our trip to "The Madhouse" Bowman Gray Stadium! We also talk about the CARS Tour race at Hickory Motor Speedway, and Local Racing at Anderson Motor Speedway! We of course argue about who is responsible for the bad picks in the Hardinthewall Nascar Pool!

Today we're sharing part two of our moving system, and the focus is all about how you can actually make moving day stress-free and easy. If you have not already caught part one of this series, you can pop back over to episode 286 and catch all of the incredible information that we gave there. During this phase of the moving (the week that it's actually happening), what types of things are you juggling? How do you fit it all into your normal life? How can you actually make this something that doesn't make you wanna pull your hair out? All of this is exactly what we're covering today, so let's go ahead and get started with the episode!   xoxo, Chelsi Jo .   .   .   Join Our Free Systemize Your Life Community   www.facebook.com/groups/systemizeyourlife   .   .   Get Your FREE Time Blocking Workbook Here   www.chelsijo.co/timeblockingworkbook   .   .   Get Your FREE Fundamental Needs Workbook Here    www.chelsijo.co/myprioritiesworkbook   .   .   Join The Complete Home Management System That Takes Your From Overwhelmed To Organized In Four Weeks! JOIN SYSTEMIZE YOUR LIFE HERE www.chelsijo.co/syl   .   . Join The Complete Task Management System That Takes Your Business From Overwhelmed To Oganized! JOIN SYSTEMIZE YOUR BIZ HERE www.chelsijo.co/syb

The annual war authorization (NDAA) is an excellent opportunity to examine our military's roles and goals in the world. In this episode, learn about how much of our tax money Congress provided the Defense Department, including how much of that money is classified, how much more money was dedicated to war than was requested, and what they are authorized to use the money for. This episode also examines our Foreign Military Financing programs with a deep dive into a new partner country: Ecuador. Please Support Congressional Dish – Quick Links Contribute monthly or a lump sum via PayPal Support Congressional Dish via Patreon (donations per episode) Send Zelle payments to: Donation@congressionaldish.com Send Venmo payments to: @Jennifer-Briney Send Cash App payments to: $CongressionalDish or Donation@congressionaldish.com Use your bank's online bill pay function to mail contributions to: 5753 Hwy 85 North, Number 4576, Crestview, FL 32536. Please make checks payable to Congressional Dish Thank you for supporting truly independent media! View the shownotes on our website at https://congressionaldish.com/cd269-ndaa-2023-plan-ecuador Background Sources Recommended Congressional Dish Episodes CD244: Keeping Ukraine CD243: Target Nicaragua CD230: Pacific Deterrence Initiative CD229: Target Belarus CD218: Minerals are the New Oil CD191: The “Democracies” Of Elliott Abrams CD187: Combating China CD176: Target Venezuela: Regime Change in Progress CD172: The Illegal Bombing of Syria CD147: Controlling Puerto Rico CD128: Crisis in Puerto Rico CD108: Regime Change CD102: The World Trade Organization: COOL? World Trade System “IMF vs. WTO vs. World Bank: What's the Difference?” James McWhinney. Oct 10, 2021. Investopedia. The Profiteers: Bechtel and the Men Who Built the World. Sally Denton. Simon and Schuster: 2017. Littoral Combat Ships “The Pentagon Saw a Warship Boondoggle. Congress Saw Jobs.” Eric Lipton. Feb 4, 2023. 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Office of the United States Trade Representative. “A delegation of U.S. senators visits Ecuador.” Oct 19, 2022. U.S. Embassy & Consulate in Ecuador. Referendum “Guillermo Lasso Searches for a Breakthrough.” Sebastián Hurtado. Dec 19, 2022. Americas Quarterly. State Enterprise Resignation “Ecuador President Guillermo Lasso asks heads of all state firms to resign.” Jan 18, 2023. Buenos Aires Times. Lithium Triangle “Why the U.S. Inflation Reduction Act Could Benefit Both Mining and Energy in Latin America.” John Price. Aug 22, 2022. Americas Market Intelligence. Colombia “Latin America's New Left Meets Davos.” Catherine Osborn. Jan 20, 2023. Foreign Policy. “How Colombia plans to keep its oil and coal in the ground.” María Paula Rubiano A. Nov 16, 2022. BBC. “Colombia: Background and U.S. Relations.” June S. Beittel. Updated December 16, 2021. Congressional Research Service. Tax Reform “In Colombia, Passing Tax Reform Was the Easy Part.” Ricardo Ávila. Nov 23, 2022. Americas Quarterly. “U.S. Government Must Take Urgent Action on Colombia's Tax Reform Bill.” Cesar Vence and Megan Bridges. Oct 26, 2022. U.S. Chamber of Commerce. “Letter from ACT et. al. to Sec. Janet Yellen, Sec. Gina Raimondo, and Hon. Katherine Tai.” U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Relationship with U.S. “Does glyphosate cause cancer?” Cancer Treatment Centers of America. Jul 8, 2021. City of Hope. “Colombian Intelligence Unit Used U.S. Equipment to Spy on Politicians, Journalists.” Kejal Vyas. May 4, 2020. The Wall Street Journal. “Exposure to glyphosate-based herbicides and risk for non-Hodgkin lymphoma: A meta-analysis and supporting evidence.” Luoping Zhang et al. Mutation Research/Reviews in Mutation Research Vol. 781, July–September 2019, pp. 186-206. “Colombia to use drones to fumigate coca leaf with herbicide.” Jun 26, 2018. Syria “Everyone Is Denouncing the Syrian Rebels Now Slaughtering Kurds. But Didn't the U.S. Once Support Some of Them?” Mehdi Hasan. Oct 26, 2019. The Intercept. “U.S. Relations With Syria: Bilateral Relations Fact Sheet.” Jan 20, 2021. U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs. “Behind the Sudden Death of a $1 Billion Secret C.I.A. War in Syria.” Mark Mazzetti et al. Aug 2, 2017. The New York Times. “Arms Airlift to Syria Rebels Expands, With Aid From C.I.A.” C. J. Chivers and Eric Schmitt. Mar 24, 2013. The New York Times. Government Funding “House Passes 2023 Government Funding Legislation.” Dec 23, 2022. House Appropriations Committee Democrats. “Division C - Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2023.” Senate Appropriations Committee. Jen's highlighted version “Division K - Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2023.” Senate Appropriations Committee. Laws H.R.2617 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 H.R.7776 - James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 Jen's highlighted version Bills H.R. 8711 - United States-Ecuador Partnership Act of 2022 S. 3591 - United States-Ecuador Partnership Act of 2022 Audio Sources A conversation with General Laura J. Richardson on security across the Americas January 19, 2023 The Atlantic Council Clips 17:51 Gen. Laura Richardson: The Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) that has been ongoing for the last over a decade in this region, 21 of 31 countries have signed on to this Belt and Road Initiative. I could take Argentina last January, the most recent signatory on to the Belt and Road Initiative, and $23 billion in infrastructure projects that signatory and signing on to that. But again, 21 of 31 countries. There are 25 countries that actually have infrastructure projects by the PRC. Four that aren't signatories of the BRI, but they do actually have projects within their countries. But not just that. Deepwater ports in 17 countries. I mean, this is critical infrastructure that's being invested in. I have the most space enabling infrastructure in the Western Hemisphere in Latin America and the Caribbean. And I just caused question, you know, why? Why is all of this critical infrastructure being invested in so heavily? In terms of telecommunications, 5G, I've got five countries with the 5G backbone in this region. I've got 24 countries with the PRC Huawei 3G-4G. Five countries have the Huawei backbone infrastructure. If I had to guess, they'll probably be offered a discount to upgrade and stay within the same PRC network. And so very, very concerning as we work with our countries. 20:00 Gen. Laura Richardson: What I'm starting to see as well is that this economy...the economy impacts to these partner nations is affecting their ability to buy equipment. And you know, as I work with our partner nations, and they invest in U.S. equipment, which is the best equipment, I must say I am a little biased, but it is the best equipment, they also buy into the supply chain of spare parts, and all those kinds of things that help to sustain this piece of equipment over many, many years. So in terms of the investment that they're getting, and that equipment to be able to stay operational, and the readiness of it, is very, very important. But now these partner nations, due to the impacts of their economy, are starting to look at the financing that goes along with it. Not necessarily the quality of the equipment, but who has the best finance deal because they can't afford it so much up front. 24:15 Gen. Laura Richardson: This region, why this region matters, with all of its rich resources and rare earth elements. You've got the lithium triangle which is needed for technology today. 60% of the world's lithium is in the lithium triangle: Argentina Bolivia, Chile. You just have the largest oil reserves -- light, sweet, crude -- discovered off of Guyana over a year ago. You have Venezuela's resources as well with oil, copper, gold. China gets 36% of its food source from this region. We have the Amazon, lungs of the world. We have 31% of the world's freshwater in this region too. I mean, it's just off the chart. 28:10 Gen. Laura Richardson: You know, you gotta question, why are they investing so heavily everywhere else across the planet? I worry about these dual-use state-owned enterprises that pop up from the PRC, and I worry about the dual use capability being able to flip them around and use them for military use. 33:30 Interviewer: Russia can't have the ability to provide many of these countries with resupply or new weapons. I mean, they're struggling to supply themselves, in many cases, for Ukraine. So is that presenting an opportunity for maybe the US to slide in? Gen. Laura Richardson: It is, absolutely and we're taking advantage of that, I'd like to say. So, we are working with those countries that have the Russian equipment to either donate or switch it out for United States equipment. or you Interviewer: Are countries taking the....? Gen. Laura Richardson: They are, yeah. 45:25 Gen. Laura Richardson: National Guard State Partnership Program is huge. We have the largest National Guard State Partnership Program. It has come up a couple of times with Ukraine. Ukraine has the State Partnership Program with California. How do we initially start our great coordination with Ukraine? It was leveraged to the National Guard State Partnership Program that California had. But I have the largest out of any of the CoCOMMs. I have 24 state partnership programs utilize those to the nth degree in terms of another lever. 48:25 Gen. Laura Richardson: Just yesterday I had a zoom call with the U.S. Ambassadors from Argentina and Chile and then also the strategy officer from Levant and then also the VP for Global Operations from Albermarle for lithium, to talk about the lithium triangle in Argentina, Bolivia and Chile and the companies, how they're doing and what they see in terms of challenges and things like that in the lithium business and then the aggressiveness or the influence and coercion from the PRC. House Session June 15, 2022 Clips Rep. Jackie Speier (D-CA): The GAO found that the LCS had experienced engine failure in 10 of the 11 deployments reviewed. Rep. Jackie Speier (D-CA): One major reason for the excessive costs of LCS: contractors. Unlike other ships where sailors do the maintenance, LCS relies almost exclusively on contractors who own and control the technical data needed to maintain and repair. Rep. Jackie Speier (D-CA): Our top priority and national defense strategy is China and Russia. We can't waste scarce funds on costly LCS when there are more capable platforms like destroyers, attack submarines, and the new constellation class frigate. A review of the President's Fiscal Year 2023 funding request and budget justification for the Navy and Marine Corps May 25, 2022 Senate Appropriations Committee, Subcommittee on Defense Watch full hearing on YouTube Witnesses: Carlos Del Toro, Secretary, United States Navy Admiral Michael M. Gilday, Chief of Naval Operations General David H. Berger, Commandant of the Marine Corps Clips Sen. Jerry Moran (R-KS): I think the christening was just a few years ago...maybe three or so. So the fact that we christened the ship one year and a few years later we're decommissioning troubles me. Sen. Jerry Moran (R-KS): Are there not other uses, if there's something missing from this class of ships, that we would avoid decommissioning? Adm. Michael Gilday: We need a capable, lethal, ready Navy more than we need a larger Navy that's less capable, less lethal, and less ready. And so, unfortunately the Littoral combat ships that we have, while the mechanical issues were a factor, a bigger factor was was the lack of sufficient warfighting capability against a peer competitor in China. Adm. Michael Gilday: And so we refuse to put an additional dollar against that system that wouldn't match the Chinese undersea threat. Adm. Michael Gilday: In terms of what are the options going forward with these ships, I would offer to the subcommittee that we should consider offering these ships to other countries that would be able to use them effectively. There are countries in South America, as an example, as you pointed out, that would be able to use these ships that have small crews. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken and Secretary ofDefense Lloyd J. Austin III Remarks to Traveling Press April 25, 2022 China's Role in Latin America and the Caribbean March 31, 2022 Senate Foreign Relations Committee Watch full hearing on YouTube Witnesses: Kerri Hannan, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Public Diplomacy, Policy, Planning, and Coordination, Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs, U.S. Department of State Peter Natiello, Senior Deputy Assistant Administrator, Latin America and Caribbean Bureau, U.S. Agency for International Development Andrew M. Herscowitz, Chief Development Officer, U.S. International Development Finance Corporation Margaret Myers, Director of the Asia & Latin America Program, Inter-American Dialogue Evan Ellis, Senior Associate, Center for Strategic and International Studies Clips 24:20 Sen. Tim Kaine (D-VA): Ecuador for example, nearly 20 years ago, former President Rafael Correa promised modernization for Ecuador, embracing Chinese loans and infrastructure projects in exchange for its oil. Fast forward to today. Ecuador now lives with the Chinese financed and built dam that's not fully operational despite being opened in 2016. The Coca Codo Sinclair Dam required over 7000 repairs, it sits right next to an active volcano, and erosion continues to damage the dam. The dam also caused an oil spill in 2020 that has impacted indigenous communities living downstream. And all that's on top of the billions of dollars that Ecuador still owes China. 56:40 Peter Natiello: One example that I could provide is work that we've done in Ecuador, with Ecuadorian journalists, to investigate, to analyze and to report on the issue of illegal and unregulated fishing off Ecuador's coast. And we do that because we want to ensure that Ecuadorian citizens have fact-based information upon which they can make decisions about China and countries like China, and whether they want their country working with them. 1:23:45 Sen. Ed Markey (D-MA): There are 86 million tons of identified lithium resources on the planet. On the planet. 49 million of the 86 million are in the Golden Triangle. That's Argentina, Bolivia, Chile. So what's our plan? 1:54:10 Evan Ellis: In security engagement, the PRC is a significant provider of military goods to the region including fighters, transport aircraft, and radars for Venezuela; helicopters and armored vehicles for Bolivia; and military trucks for Ecuador. 2:00:00 Margaret Myers: Ecuador is perhaps the best example here of a country that has begun to come to terms with the challenges associated with doing business with or interacting from a financial or investment perspective with China. And one need only travel the road from the airport to Quito where every day there are a lot of accidents because of challenges with the actual engineering of that road to know why many Ecuadorians feel this way. Examining U.S. Security Cooperation and Assistance March 10, 2022 Senate Committee on Foreign Relations Watch Full Hearing on YouTube Witnesses: Jessica Lewis, Assistant Secretary of State for Political-Military Affairs, U.S. Department of State Mara Elizabeth Karlin, Assistant Secretary of Defense for Strategy, Plans and Capabilities, U.S. Department of Defense Clips 1:23:17 Sen. Chris Murphy (D-CT): According to one study, the DoD manages 48 of the 50 new security assistance programs that were created after the 9/11 attacks and out of the 170 existing security assistance programs today, DOD manages 87, a whopping 81% of those programs. That is a fundamental transition from the way in which we used to manage security assistance. And my worry is that it takes out of the equation the people who have the clearest and most important visibility on the ground as to the impact of that security assistance and those transfers. Sen. Chris Murphy: We just spent $87 billion in military assistance over 20 years in Afghanistan. And the army that we supported went up in smoke overnight. That is an extraordinary waste of U.S. taxpayer dollars, and it mirrors a smaller but similar investment we made from 2003 to 2014 in the Iraqi military, who disintegrated when they faced the prospect of a fight against ISIS. Clearly, there is something very wrong with the way in which we are flowing military assistance to partner countries, especially in complicated war zones. You've got a minute and 10 seconds, so maybe you can just preview some lessons that we have learned, or the process by which we are going to learn lessons from all of the money that we have wasted in Iraq and Afghanistan. Jessica Lewis: Senator, I'll be brief so that Dr. Karlin can jump in as well. I think we do need to learn lessons. We need to make sure, as I was just saying to Senator Cardin, that when we provide security assistance, we also look not just at train and equip, but we look at other things like how the Ministries of Defense operate? Is their security sector governant? Are we creating an infrastructure that's going to actually work? Mara Elizabeth Karlin: Thank you for raising this issue, Senator. And I can assure you that the Department of Defense is in the process of commissioning a study on this exact issue. I will just say in line with Assistant Secretary Lewis, it is really important that when we look at these efforts, we spend time assessing political will and we do not take an Excel spreadsheet approach to building partner militaries that misses the higher order issues that are deeply relevant to security sector governance, that will fundamentally show us the extent to which we can ultimately be successful or not with a partner. Thank you. Sen. Chris Murphy (D-CT): You know, in Iraq, last time I was there, we were spending four times as much money on security assistance as we were on non-security assistance. And what Afghanistan taught us amongst many things, is that if you have a fundamentally corrupt government, then all the money you're flowing into the military is likely wasted in the end because that government can't stand and thus the military can't stand. So it also speaks to rebalancing the way in which we put money into conflict zones, to not think that military assistance alone does the job. You got to be building sustainable governments that serve the public interests in order to make your security assistance matter and be effective. Thank you, Mr. Chairman. National Security Challenges and U.S. Military Activity in North and South America March 8, 2022 House Armed Services Committee Watch full hearing on YouTube Witnesses: Melissa G. Dalton, Assistant Secretary of Defense for Homeland Defense and Hemispheric Affairs Office of the Secretary of Defense General Laura Richardson, USA, Commander, U.S. Southern Command General Glen D. VanHerck, USAF, Commander, U.S. Northern Command and North American Aerospace Defense Command Clips 17:30 General Laura Richardson: Colombia, for example, our strongest partner in the region, exports security by training other Latin American militaries to counter transnational threats. 1:20:00 General Laura Richardson: If I look at what PRC (People's Republic of China) is investing in the [SOUTHCOM] AOR (Area of Responsibility), over a five year period of 2017 to 2021: $72 billion. It's off the charts. And I can read a couple of the projects. The most concerning projects that I have are the $6 billion in projects specifically near the Panama Canal. And I look at the strategic lines of communication: Panama Canal and the Strait of Magellan. But just to highlight a couple of the projects. The nuclear power plant in Argentina: $7.9 billion. The highway in Jamaica: $5.6 billion. The energy refinery in Cuba, $5 billion. The highway in Peru: $4 billion. Energy dam in Argentina: $4 billion, the Metro in Colombia: $3.9 billion. The freight railway in Argentina: $3 billion. These are not small projects that they're putting in this region. This region is rich in resources, and the Chinese don't go there to invest, they go there to extract. All of these projects are done with Chinese labor with host nation countries'. U.S. Policy on Democracy in Latin America and the Caribbean November 30, 2021 Senate Foreign Affairs Committee Watch full hearing on YouTube Witnesses: Brian A. Nichols, Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere Affairs, U.S. Department of State Todd D. Robinson, Assistant Secretary of State for International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs, U.S. Department of State Clips 1:47:15 Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX): I'd like to start with Mexico. I am increasingly concerned that the Mexican government is engaged in a systematic campaign to undermine American companies, and especially American energy companies that have invested in our shared prosperity and in the future of the Mexican people and economy. Over the past five months, Mexican regulators have shut down three privately owned fuel storage terminals. Among those they shut down a fuel terminal and Tuxpan, which is run by an American company based in Texas, and which transports fuel on ships owned by American companies. This is a pattern of sustained discrimination against American companies. And I worry that the Mexican government's ultimate aim is to roll back the country's historic 2013 energy sector liberalisation reforms in favor of Mexico's mismanaged and failing state-owned energy companies. The only way the Mexican government is going to slow and reverse their campaign is if the United States Government conveys clearly and candidly that their efforts pose a serious threat to our relationship and to our shared economic interests. 2:01:50 Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ): Mr. Nichols, can you can you just be a little more specific about the tactics of the GEC? What are some of the specific activities they're doing? And what more would you like to see them do? Brian A. Nichols: The Global Engagement Center both measures public opinion and social media trends throughout the world. They actively work to counter false messages from our strategic competitors. And they prepare media products or talking points that our embassies and consulates around the hemisphere can use to combat disinformation. I think they do a great job. Obviously, it's a huge task. So the the resources that they have to bring to bear to this limit, somewhat, the ability to accomplish those goals, but I think they're doing vital, vital work. 2:13:30 Todd D. Robinson: We are, INL (International Narcotics and Law Enforcement) are working very closely with the Haitian National Police, the new Director General, we are going to send in advisors. When I was there two weeks ago, I arrived with -- they'd asked for greater ability to get police around the city -- I showed up with 19 new vehicles, 200 new protective vests for the police. The 19 was the first installment of a total of 60 that we're going to deliver to the Haitian National Police. We're gonna get advisors down there to work with the new SWAT team to start taking back the areas that have been taken from ordinary Haitians. But it's going to be a process and it's going to take some time. Sen. Bob Menendez: Well, first of all, is the Haitian National Police actually an institution capable of delivering the type of security that Hatians deserve? Todd D. Robinson: We believe it is. It's an institution that we have worked with in the past. There was a small brief moment where Haitians actually acknowledged that the Haitian National Police had gotten better and was more professional. Our goal, our long term goal is to try to bring it back to that Sen. Bob Menendez: How much time before we get security on the ground? Todd D. Robinson: I can't say exactly but we are working as fast as we can. Sen. Bob Menendez: Months, years? Todd D. Robinson: Well, I would hope we could do it in less than months. But we're working as fast as we can. Global Challenges and U.S. National Security Strategy January 25, 2018 Senate Committee on Armed Services Watch the full hearing on YouTube Witnesses: Dr. Henry A. Kissinger, Chairman of Kissinger Associates and Former Secretary of State Dr. George P. Shultz, Thomas W. and Susan B. Ford Distinguished Fellow, Hoover Institution, Stanford University and Former Secretary of State Richard L. Armitage, President, Armitage International and Former Deputy Secretary of State Clips Dr. George Shultz: Small platforms will carry a very destructive power. Then you can put these small platforms on drones. And drones can be manufactured easily, and you can have a great many of them inexpensively. So then you can have a swarm armed with lethal equipment. Any fixed target is a real target. So an airfield where our Air Force stores planes is a very vulnerable target. A ship at anchor is a vulnerable target. So you've got to think about that in terms of how you deploy. And in terms of the drones, while such a system cannot be jammed, it would only serve to get a drone—talking about getting a drone to the area of where its target is, but that sure could hit a specific target. At that point, the optical systems guided by artificial intelligence could use on-board, multi-spectral imaging to find a target and guide the weapons. It is exactly that autonomy that makes the technologic convergence a threat today. Because such drones will require no external input other than the signature of the designed target, they will not be vulnerable to jamming. Not requiring human intervention, the autonomous platforms will also be able to operate in very large numbers. Dr. George Shultz: I think there's a great lesson here for what we do in NATO to contain Russia because you can deploy these things in boxes so you don't even know what they are and on trucks and train people to unload quickly and fire. So it's a huge deterrent capability that is available, and it's inexpensive enough so that we can expect our allies to pitch in and get them for themselves. Dr. George Shultz: The creative use of swarms of autonomous drones to augment current forces would strongly and relatively cheaply reinforce NATO, as I said, that deterrence. If NATO assists frontline states in fielding large numbers of inexpensive autonomous drones that are pre-packaged in standard 20-foot containers, the weapons can be stored in sites across the countries under the control of reserve forces. If the weapons are pre-packaged and stored, the national forces can quickly deploy the weapons to delay a Russian advance. So what's happening is you have small, cheap, and highly lethal replacing large, expensive platforms. And this change is coming about with great rapidity, and it is massively important to take it into account in anything that you are thinking about doing. Foreign Military Sales: Process and Policy June 15, 2017 House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Terrorism, Nonproliferation, and Trade Watch the full hearing on YouTube Witnesses: Tina Kaidanow, Acting Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, U.S. Department of State Vice Admiral Joseph Rixey, Director, U.S. Defense Security Cooperation Agency Clips 14:40 Tina Kaidanow: Arms Transfers constitute an element of foreign policy. We therefore take into account foreign policy considerations as we contemplate each arms transfer or sale, including specifically, the appropriateness of the transfer in responding to U.S and recipient security needs; the degree to which the transfer supports U.S. strategic foreign policy and defense interests through increased access and influence; allied burden sharing and interoperability; consistency with U.S. interests regarding regional stability; the degree of protection afforded by the recipient company to our sensitive technology; the risk that significant change in the political or security situation of the recipient country could lead to inappropriate end use or transfer; and the likelihood that the recipient would use the arms to commit human rights abuses or serious violations of international humanitarian law, or retransfer the arms to those who would commit such abuses. As a second key point, arms transfers support the U.S. Defense industrial base and they reduce the cost of procurement for our own U.S. military. Purchases made through the Foreign Military Sales, known as the FMS, system often can be combined with our Defense Department orders to reduce unit costs. Beyond this, the US defense industry directly employs over 1.7 million people across our nation. 20:20 Vice Admiral Joseph Rixey: FMS is the government-to-government process through which the U.S. government purchases defense articles, training, and services on behalf of foreign governments, authorized in the Arms Export Control Act. FMS is a long standing security cooperation program that supports partner and regional security, enhances military-to-military cooperation, enables interoperability and develops and maintains international relationships. Through the FMS process, the US government determines whether or not the sale is of mutual benefit to us and the partner, whether the technology can and will be protected, and whether the transfer is consistent with U.S. conventional arms transfer policy. The FMS system is actually a set of systems in which the Department of State, Department of Defense, and Congress play critical roles. The Department of Defense in particular executes a number of different processes including the management of the FMS case lifecycle which is overseen by DSCA (Defense Security Cooperation Agency). Technology transfer reviews, overseen by the Defense Technology Security Administration, and the management of the Defense Acquisition and Logistics Systems, overseen by the Office of the Undersecretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology and Logistics, and the military departments. This process, or a version of it, also serves us well, in the DoD Title X Building Partnership Capacity arena, where the process of building a case, validating a requirement and exercising our U.S. acquisition system to deliver capability is modeled on the FMS system. I want to say clearly that overall the system is performing very well. The United States continues to remain the provider of choice for our international partners, with 1,700 new cases implemented in Fiscal Year 2016 alone. These new cases, combined with adjustments to existing programs, equated to more than $33 billion in sales last year. This included over $25 billion in cases funded by our partner nations' own funds and approximately $8 billion in cases funded by DOD Title X program or Department of State's Appropriations. Most FMS cases move through the process relatively quickly. But some may move more slowly as we engage in deliberate review to ensure that the necessary arms transfer criteria are met. 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