Podcasts about envisions

In this episode I share a profound conversation with Rhode Island State Senator Tiara Mack.  Senator Mack shares her experiences running for office, finding her voice in politics, and the significance of human-centered design in legislation. Tiara is Democratic member of the Rhode Island State Senate. She represents district six comprised of 20,000 constituents. She studied public health at Brown University.   We discuss the power of social media, legislative goals, and the importance of self-care and resilience in leadership. We explore themes of joy in advocacy, the journey to politics, the importance of community and education, navigating identity, and the role of sex education in personal growth. Finally, we reflect on the role of books as a framework for envisioning a better world. Episode highlights:—Education can bridge gaps in access and opportunity. —Community involvement is crucial for civic engagement. —Human-centered design should guide legislation. Self-care practices are important for effective leadership. Website Instagram If you enjoy the show, please leave a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ rating on Apple or a

Matt reflects on his journey with the Greater Manhattan Community Foundation, sharing insights from his time as Board Chair and the innovative initiatives that have positioned the foundation for future success.• Joined GMCF after moving to Manhattan in 2005, serving first on the grants committee before joining the Executive Board• Spearheaded an innovative childcare solution that functions as a business incubator for childcare entrepreneurs• Led the foundation through a strategic planning process that established three pillars for future growth• Shared the legacy of Jack Goldstein and how his donation of company stock has helped grow foundation assets to $412 billion• Expanded the affiliate program to 20 communities, representing about $60 million in assets• Envisions the foundation evolving from a conduit for charitable giving to a proactive community problem-solver• Advocates for growing unrestricted assets to address unforeseen future community challenges• Celebrates the foundation's status as the largest in Kansas and 87th largest in the United StatesLearn more about the Greater Manhattan Community Foundation at mcfks.org. Subscribe to Philanthropy Today on Apple, Spotify, Amazon or wherever you get your podcasts.GMCFCFAs

Get featured on the show by leaving us a Voice Mail: https://bit.ly/MIPVMFULL SHOW NOTES https://www.microsoftinnovationpodcast.com/686  Simon Hudson shares his fascinating journey from medical device inventor to tech entrepreneur, exploring how information architecture transformed his approach to SharePoint, Teams, and AI ethics.TAKEAWAYS• Started his career in physics and medical devices, developing two patents for chronic wound dressings• Founded Cloud2 and developed Hadron, possibly the first SharePoint-based "intranet in a box" solution• Recognized that 90% of organizational information needs are the same across companies• Initially skeptical about Teams but had a "road to Damascus moment" when realizing its potential for structuring collaboration• Companies that adopted his Teams approach transitioned seamlessly during the pandemic• Believes AI won't eliminate jobs overall but will disadvantage those who don't learn to use it• Working on how to build ethics directly into AI rather than just creating guardrails around it• Concerned about AI agents making autonomous decisions without proper moral frameworks• Sees data quality as a critical challenge for effective AI implementation in organizations• Envisions personal AI "doppelgangers" that can handle routine tasks while embodying our ethical frameworksListen now to explore how information architecture might just be the key to more ethical, efficient, and empowering technology. This year we're adding a new show to our line up - The AI Advantage. We'll discuss the skills you need to thrive in an AI-enabled world. DynamicsMinds is a world-class event in Slovenia that brings together Microsoft product managers, industry leaders, and dedicated users to explore the latest in Microsoft Dynamics 365, the Power Platform, and Copilot.Early bird tickets are on sale now and listeners of the Microsoft Innovation Podcast get 10% off with the code MIPVIP144bff https://www.dynamicsminds.com/register/?voucher=MIPVIP144bff Accelerate your Microsoft career with the 90 Day Mentoring Challenge We've helped 1,300+ people across 70+ countries establish successful careers in the Microsoft Power Platform and Dynamics 365 ecosystem.Benefit from expert guidance, a supportive community, and a clear career roadmap. A lot can change in 90 days, get started today!Support the showIf you want to get in touch with me, you can message me here on Linkedin.Thanks for listening

New Relic's Head of AI and ML Innovation, Camden Swita discusses their four-cornered AI strategy and envisions a future of "agentic orchestration" with specialized agents.Topics Include:Introduction of Camden Swita, Head of AI at New Relic.New Relic invented the observability space for monitoring applications.Started with Java workloads monitoring and APM.Evolved into full-stack observability with infrastructure and browser monitoring.Uses advanced query language (NRQL) with time series database.AI strategy focuses on AI ops for automation.First cornerstone: Intelligent detection capabilities with machine learning.Second cornerstone: Incident response with generative AI assistance.Third cornerstone: Problem management with root cause analysis.Fourth cornerstone: Knowledge management to improve future detection.Initially overwhelmed by "ocean of possibilities" with LLMs.Needed narrow scope and guardrails for measurable progress.Natural language to NRQL translation proved immensely complex.Selecting from thousands of possible events caused accuracy issues.Shifted from "one tool" approach to many specialized tools.Created routing layer to select right tool for each job.Evaluation of NRQL is challenging even when syntactically correct.Implemented multi-stage validation with user confirmation step.AWS partnership involves fine-tuning models for NRQL translation.Using Bedrock to select appropriate models for different tasks.Initially advised prototyping on biggest, best available models.Now recommends considering specialized, targeted models from start.Agent development platforms have improved significantly since beginning.Future focus: "Agentic orchestration" with specialized agents.Envisions agents communicating through APIs without human prompts.Integration with AWS tools like Amazon Q.Industry possibly plateauing in large language model improvements.Increasing focus on inference-time compute in newer models.Context and quality prompts remain crucial despite model advances.Potential pros and cons to inference-time compute approach.Participants:Camden Swita – Head of AI & ML Innovation, Product Management, New RelicSee how Amazon Web Services gives you the freedom to migrate, innovate, and scale your software company at https://aws.amazon/isv/

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GM yesterday unveiled a Chevrolet Corvette concept car with a 3D printed body. Not only is the body lighter, but additive manufacturing would allow GM to reduce the part count. According to GM Authority, the carmaker sold a little more than 33,000 Corvettes in the U.S. last year, and advancements in additive manufacturing can already suit applications with volumes in the low tens of thousands—and this one is in the future, so who knows what will be possible then, or, if there will be one. GM's UK team created the concept as part of an advanced design study that includes multiple studios currently preparing to reveal additional Corvette concepts throughout the year. 

Infinx applies AI to revenue cycle management in health care to provide organizations a superior result. Navaneeth Nair, its Chief Product Officer, views AI refinement as a life cycle in which humans constantly monitor and evaluate its results, giving AI feedback so that it keeps up with the evolution of RCM.Essentially, at Infinx, AI takes on the large volume of low-complexity tasks in order to free human experts to handle the more rare high-complexity tasks.Learn more about Infinx: https://www.infinx.com/Health IT Community: https://www.healthcareittoday.com/

San Francisco Giants Broadcaster for KNBR, Dave Flemming, joins Papa & Silver to express why the Giants are in a good place one week ahead of the season and which NCAA basketball teams he envisions making a deep run in the tournamentSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Julia Hillegass sees opportunities to preserve farmland, promote agritourism and strengthen agricultural education.

March 14, 2025 - New York State Office of General Services Commissioner Jeanette Moy discusses her mandate to improve state government efficiency and promote innovation.

I am thrilled to announce that our new book, the Kindness Daily Reader: Season One, is now available on Amazon. (See Link Below)  Secondly, we are embarking on a new chapter with Season Three of the One Kind Moment podcast. In Season One, we primarily focused on broad topics of kindness and compassion, while in Season Two, we explored areas such as self-compassion, self-help, and self-care. Now, in Season Three, we're shifting our focus to a specific area of self-care that we call Practical Spirituality for Everyone. We'll be delving into topics like spirituality in nature, spiritual intelligence, everyday mindfulness, the science of consciousness, the mystery of life, the science of awe, and managing uncertainty. We're excited to take this new direction and are grateful for your continued support and interest in the One Kind Moment podcast. EXPLORE OUR NEW BOOK! Kindness Daily Reader: Season One https://a.co/d/04RvXldy #onekindmoment #spirituality Yesterday by John Hobart - Music Design by Jason Inc. https://brucewaynemclellan.com/  

In today's episode I talk with the extra talented multi instrumentalist/producer/composer/song-writer - Mr Dave Tweedie. No stranger to the music business, Dave is a California based musician who has written music for a number of high profile television shows - including, 'So You Think You Can Dance', Nashville, Paris Hilton's My New BFF", Nash Bridges and many, many more. Additionally he has played and/or recorded with artists like Norwood Fisher (Fishbone), David Immergluck (Counting Crows), No Doubt and Akon. And also has his own project with previous podcast guest - Victoria Theodore, called EnSpirits. As usual, please remember to rate, review, like, share and/or follow as we continue to create content for you all, thank you. For more information on Dave Tweedie or Envisions, please visit www.DaveTweedie.com or www.envisionsmusic.comFor more on Travis Marc or the Musicians Mentor, please visit - www.musicians-mentor.comFor our partnership with the lovely folks over at Soundbrenner, please visit - ⁠https://www.soundbrenner.com/pages/affiliate-travis-marc

President Xi Jinping has urged the Macao Special Administrative Region to fully leverage the institutional advantages of the practice of "one country, two systems", work hard and be bold in making innovations to create a brighter future for the cherished pearl of the motherland.Xi made the remarks on Wednesday afternoon as he arrived in the SAR amid eager anticipation of people from all walks of life ahead of the 25th anniversary of Macao's return to the motherland, which falls on Friday.Xi, who is also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, and his wife, Peng Liyuan, were warmly welcomed by hundreds of young people and representatives of the public, who flanked the red carpet waving the national and regional flags as well as colorful bouquets."Every visit to this beautiful place has been very delightful for me," Xi said in a brief speech at the airport.This is the seventh time in 25 years that Xi has set foot in Macao, which has a land area of 33.3 square kilometers and is located close to Zhuhai in Guangdong province.In 2019, President Xi attended a gathering celebrating the 20th anniversary of Macao's return to the motherland and the inauguration ceremony of the fifth-term government of the Macao SAR. At that time, he called on all sections of society to build on what Macao has accomplished and take all undertakings in the SAR to the next level."This time, I'm here to celebrate with fellow compatriots the 25th anniversary of Macao's return to the motherland and see Macao's new developments and new changes in these years," he said.On behalf of the central government and Chinese people of all ethnic groups, Xi extended sincere greetings and best wishes to Macao's residents, and said that Macao's development and the wellbeing of its residents is always on his mind.Over the past 25 years, the practice of "one country, two systems "with Macao characteristics has achieved success widely recognized by the world, showcasing great vitality and unique charm, Xi said.It is the glory of Macao's residents and the pride of all Chinese people that the motherland is developing rapidly in an unstoppable way with each passing day and Macao is making steady progress with a promising future, he said.Xi added that he will spend time visiting different places in Macao during his three-day stay and hold extensive and in-depth exchanges with friends in Macao to discuss the region's development.Wong Ho-ian, a student of Escola Choi Nong Chi Tai, who stood near the podium when Xi was delivering his speech, held a bright yellow "pearl" in her hands — a prop she used during the dragon and lion dance performances held to welcome the president and his wife."Although I'm only a high school student, I have learned a lot about how the motherland has supported Macao's development. I was very happy to hear him say that Macao is like'a pearl on the palm of the motherland'," Wong said, adding that the way Xi described the city struck a chord with Macao's residents.Wong Kit-cheng, a lawmaker in Macao, said that Xi's visit represents the central government's best wishes for the SAR.Wong, who also serves as the vice-president of the Women's General Association of Macao, said the president's arrival will set a clear path for Macao's development in the new era and the work of the new SAR government. "It also reflects the central government's high attention to Macao's sustained prosperity and stability," she said, adding that the motherland has always been a strong supporter of Macao.Duarte Alves, president of the General Assembly of the Macanese Youth Association, said it is a great honor to have Xi visit Macao for a gathering to mark such an important date. "Macao today is a result of the vision of the country's leaders for decades and we, as people in Macao, are very proud," he said.

AP Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports the Federal Reserve is signaling fewer rate cuts next year as it lowers its key rate again for now.

Bob Melvin joins Alex Pavlovic on "Giants Talk" to discuss how he envisions the Giants' lineup, his expectations for Ryan Walker and Camilo Doval next season, and why he believes Kyle Harrison is "hungrier." Plus, Cole Kuiper and Alex break down the Giants' free-agent pursuit of Corbin Burnes and if they have a shot at 23-year-old Japanese superstar pitcher Rōki Sasaki.Intro::40 – Will the Giants get Corbin Burnes?3:55 – Reporting on if Burnes prefers a short-term deal and why Giants would prefer a longer-term deal6:00 – Cole is over one-and-done deals but Alex likes them8:15 – Options if the Giants don't sign Burnes?11:50 –  Why Giants are a good spot for Rōki Sasaki?16:00 – Kyle Tucker signs, what Giants would have had to give up to get himBob Melvin:21:30 - How it's been working with Buster Posey22:45 - On his initial conversation with Posey23:50 - Being empowered to run his department by Posey24:45 - How he envisions the Giants' lineup26:00 - On being more accountable27:15 - Piecing together the Giants' lineup28:45 - Expectations for Ryan Walker and Camilo Doval30:45 - Upside of pitching group32:00 - Why Kyle Harrison is "hungrier"33:00 - Update on Marco Luciano34:00 - Melvins' message getting ready for camp35:00 - What Giants will play like in 2025

In this episode of AbbottTalks, Kartik Sundareswaran, PhD, divisional VP, global clinical and regulatory affairs, Abbott Heart Failure, discusses Abbott's pioneering work in heart failure care, focusing on technologies that improve outcomes and empower earlier interventions. Sundareswaran's path to MedTech began with a shift from computer engineering to biomedical research, where his early work studying blood flow patterns in children with congenital heart disease sparked a passion for solving cardiovascular challenges. This passion led him to roles at Thoratec, St. Jude Medical, and ultimately Abbott, where he has spent years advancing heart failure care. The conversation highlights Abbott's CardioMEMS™ Heart Failure System, a device enabling remote pulmonary artery pressure monitoring to reduce hospitalizations, and the HeartMate 3 LVAD, which provides life-extending support for patients with advanced heart failure. Sundareswaran also discusses the new TEAM-HF clinical trial, which combines CardioMEMS and HeartMate 3 to identify patients earlier and deliver timely, effective interventions. This conversation comes to you courtesy of our episode sponsor, Tecan Group Ltd. To learn more about how Tecan works with medical device companies, visit: https://partnering.tecan.com/ Thank you for listening to the AbbottTalks Podcast. Tune in and subscribe to DeviceTalks on all major podcast channels to never miss an episode.

A Daily Chronicle of AI Innovations on November 22-23 2024

President-elect Donald Trump and his transition team are serious about their plan for a so-called Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE. Billionaire car building and space services mogul Elon Musk and former GOP presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy are going to run this effort beyond that. Few details have emerged. This wouldn't be the first effort to go after government spending. Federal News Network's Jory Heckman joins us with what he's learned. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

President-elect Donald Trump and his transition team are serious about their plan for a so-called Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE. Billionaire car building and space services mogul Elon Musk and former GOP presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy are going to run this effort beyond that. Few details have emerged. This wouldn't be the first effort to go after government spending. Federal News Network's Jory Heckman joins us with what he's learned. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Planet Classroom's AI for a Better World series debuts its new podcast, Highlights Take 2 - Nick Bostrom Envisions Our AI Future, produced by April Klein. This episode offers key insights into how artificial intelligence will revolutionize jobs, reshape essential skills, and create global opportunities, all while navigating critical risks and ethical challenges. Philosopher Nick Bostrom explores AI's transformative role across industries such as healthcare, education, and climate, stressing the importance of adapting the workforce. The podcast highlights the need for critical thinking, digital literacy, and ethical AI development—essential listening for those preparing for an AI-driven future.

Howie Kurtz on Trump saying guns should be pointed at Liz Cheney, Kamala Harris playing a cautious game days before election and the New York Times breaking down each candidate's economic plans.   Follow Howie on Twitter: @HowardKurtz For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I am thrilled to announce that our new book, the Kindness Daily Reader: Season One, is now available on Amazon. (See Link Below)  Secondly, we are embarking on a new chapter with Season Three of the One Kind Moment podcast. In Season One, we primarily focused on broad topics of kindness and compassion, while in Season Two, we explored areas such as self-compassion, self-help, and self-care. Now, in Season Three, we're shifting our focus to a specific area of self-care that we call Practical Spirituality for Everyone. We'll be delving into topics like spirituality in nature, spiritual intelligence, everyday mindfulness, the science of consciousness, the mystery of life, the science of awe, and managing uncertainty. We're excited to take this new direction and are grateful for your continued support and interest in the One Kind Moment podcast. EXPLORE OUR NEW BOOK! Kindness Daily Reader: Season One https://a.co/d/04RvXldy #onekindmoment #spirituality Yesterday by John Hobart - Music Design by Jason Inc. https://brucewaynemclellan.com/  

We are aiming not for something, but for someone—the King of Kings, Jesus, the savior of the world. Being part of God's purposes for our world is often difficult as we run counter-cultural to the world. We get so distracted with a million other purposes rather than the one purpose God has called us to. The issue comes down to our affections. Are our affections in the things we do? Or who we follow?

I am thrilled to announce that our new book, the Kindness Daily Reader: Season One, is now available on Amazon. (See Link Below)  Secondly, we are embarking on a new chapter with Season Three of the One Kind Moment podcast. In Season One, we primarily focused on broad topics of kindness and compassion, while in Season Two, we explored areas such as self-compassion, self-help, and self-care. Now, in Season Three, we're shifting our focus to a specific area of self-care that we call Practical Spirituality for Everyone. We'll be delving into topics like spirituality in nature, spiritual intelligence, everyday mindfulness, the science of consciousness, the mystery of life, the science of awe, and managing uncertainty. We're excited to take this new direction and are grateful for your continued support and interest in the One Kind Moment podcast. EXPLORE OUR NEW BOOK! Kindness Daily Reader: Season One https://a.co/d/04RvXldy #onekindmoment #spirituality Yesterday by John Hobart - Music Design by Jason Inc. https://brucewaynemclellan.com/  

The Lighthouse Collective has created an exhibit called Cross-Pollination that envisions life in Newfoundland and Labrador in an imagined post-industrial future. The group says this exhibit responds to ecological anxiety and climate grief with narratives of survival and self-care. Collective members Elijah Martel, Ashley Hemmings, Laura Sbrizzi, Amanda Joan Penney and Shazia Ahmad spoke with CBC's Heather Barrett.

I am thrilled to announce that our new book, the Kindness Daily Reader: Season One, is now available on Amazon. (See Link Below)  Secondly, we are embarking on a new chapter with Season Three of the One Kind Moment podcast. In Season One, we primarily focused on broad topics of kindness and compassion, while in Season Two, we explored areas such as self-compassion, self-help, and self-care. Now, in Season Three, we're shifting our focus to a specific area of self-care that we call Practical Spirituality for Everyone. We'll be delving into topics like spirituality in nature, spiritual intelligence, everyday mindfulness, the science of consciousness, the mystery of life, the science of awe, and managing uncertainty. We're excited to take this new direction and are grateful for your continued support and interest in the One Kind Moment podcast. EXPLORE OUR NEW BOOK! Kindness Daily Reader: Season One https://a.co/d/04RvXldy #onekindmoment #spirituality Yesterday by John Hobart - Music Design by Jason Inc. https://brucewaynemclellan.com/  

Warriors assistant coach Jerry Stackhouse sits down with John Dickinson at Warriors training camp in Hawaii to talk about his new role as one of the team's new assistant coaches, and how he envisions the Warriors under his coachingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest: Andreas Gorbach, Daimler Truck head of technology Topic: From the IAA Transportation show in Hannover, Germany, Daimler Truck Head of Technology Andreas Gorbach discusses how the future of trucking could virtually place a driver at home while still on the road. Follow the Taking The Hire Road Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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It can be difficult to feel optimistic when faced with the existential threat of climate change. But a new book from marine biologist and writer Ayana Elizabeth Johnson asks us to imagine a different version of our climate future: one in which things work out. What If We Get It Right? is a collection of essays and interviews with environmental experts, farmers, advocates, architects, investors and others on what it would look like to "get it right" on climate change. In today's episode, Johnson speaks with NPR's Ari Shapiro about tailoring climate conversations for different audiences, moving from an extractive to a regenerative economy in this decade and the effort it will take to create a new future.To listen to Book of the Day sponsor-free and support NPR's book coverage, sign up for Book of the Day+ at plus.npr.org/bookofthedayLearn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Shoot us a Text.Welcome to Tuesday! Paul's hanging out at Vincue Unleashed, Kyle's at his desk and we've got news to talk about, like how the US's new rule on Chinese software in cars could affect OEMs, how Stellantis is going about its CEO search, and how Google is making Gemini a part of all Workspace accounts.Show Notes with links:The U.S. Commerce Department is considering a new rule that could block automakers like General Motors and Ford from importing vehicles made in China. The move is part of a broader effort to curb the use of Chinese technology, particularly software and hardware, due to national security concerns.GM's Buick Envision and Ford's Lincoln Nautilus, both assembled in China, would be directly impacted and the rule could also affect other automakers, including Volvo and BYD.GM sold about 22,000 Envisions, and Ford sold 17,500 Nautilus crossovers in the U.S. during the first half of 2024.Automakers would need to move production outside of China or apply for specific authorizations to continue selling affected models.Liz Cannon from the Commerce Department said, "Any vehicle manufactured in China and sold in the U.S. would fall within the prohibitions."Stellantis announced it has begun the search for a successor to CEO Carlos Tavares, with his contract expiring in January 2026. While Tavares has led the company since 2021 and made it highly profitable, recent issues in North America are driving the company to refocus.The CEO search is routine, but the company faces pressure due to declining North American sales and profits.In response, Stellantis is slashing vehicle inventories by 100,000 units by early 2025 and has already reduced 40,000 vehicles.CFO Natalie Knight said inventory and pricing discipline are key strategies to weather the EV transition, with some models, like the Jeep Grand Cherokee and Compass, seeing price cuts.Tavares has implemented aggressive cost-cutting measures, including job cuts and a plan to source 80% of parts from low-cost countries by 2028.“We are living in very difficult times where there are going to be winners and losers, and a lot about being the winner is being the last man standing," Knight saidGoogle is making its Gemini AI a central part of its Workspace productivity suite, a move that could significantly boost the chatbot's user base across various industries.Gemini AI will now be included in Workspace Business, Enterprise, and Frontline plans starting in Q4, eliminating the need for a separate Gemini add-on, streamlining AI use for Workspace customers.Google assures that Gemini won't use organizational data to train its AI model and complies with enterprise-grade privacy standards like SOC 1/2/3 and ISO 27701.Workspace Administrators will manage data storage for generated responses and user prompts, adding control and security.Google is also introducing the "Security Advisor" tool to help IT administrators protect againstHosts: Paul J Daly and Kyle MountsierGet the Daily Push Back email at https://www.asotu.com/ JOIN the conversation on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/asotu/ Read our most recent email at: https://www.asotu.com/media/push-back-email

Have you ever heard the rumor that Shakespeare didn't write his own plays? So had we, but By Any Other Name, the new novel by Jodi Picoult, may make the best case for it we have ever read. This novel puts forth a theory that Emilia Bassano wrote at least some of them, and she is an unforgettable character. This book succeeds on so many levels — a polemic, a great piece of feminist AND historical fiction, AND it's a page turner. This is the book Jodi says she was born to write…and we think it's her best to date. Books mentioned in this week's episode: By Any Other Name by Jodi Picoult Nineteen Minutes by Jodi Picoult My Sister's Keeper by Jodi Picoult Mermaid by Jodi Picoult Second Glance by Jodi Picoult Small Great Things by Jodi Picoult The Pact by Jodi Picoult The Book of Two Ways by Jodi Picoult House Rules by Jodi Picoult Mad Honey by Jodi Picoult and Jennifer Finney Boylan Where There's Smoke by Jodi Picoult Picture Perfect by Jodi Picoult Perfect Match by Jodi Picoult A Spark of Light by Jodi Picoult The Storyteller by Jodi Picoult Wish You Were Here by Jodi Picoult Leaving Time by Jodi Picoult Handle with Care by Jodi Picoult Change of Heart by Jodi Picoult Salem Falls by Jodi Picoult Vanishing Acts by Jodi Picoult Lone Wolf by Jodi Picoult Topdog/Underdog by Suzan-Lori Parks Knife: Meditations After an Attempted Murder by Salman Rushdie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SUNY history professor emeritus Lawrence S. Wittner: Trump's Depraved Embrace of Nuclear Weapons Would Endanger the WorldNew York Times best-selling author Andra Watkins: ‘Project 2025' Envisions an American Authoritarian Christian Nationalist TheocracyRally organizer Alex Chatfield:  Coalition Campaigns to Stop Private Jet Expansion, a Luxury Our Climate Can't AffordBob Nixon's Under-reported News Summary• Bangladeshi students riot over job quotas for war veterans• Sea levels rising alarmingly along Southern US coastline• States rethinking data centers as electricity hogsVisit our website at BTLonline.org for more information, in-depth interviews, related links, transcripts and subscribe to our BTL Weekly Summary and/or podcasts. New episodes every Wednesday at 12 noon ET, website updated Wednesdays after 4 p.m. ETProduced by Squeaky Wheel Productions: Scott Harris, Melinda Tuhus, Bob Nixon, Anna Manzo, Susan Bramhall, Jeff Yates and Mary Hunt. Theme music by Richard Hill and Mikata.

Trump's Depraved Embrace of Nuclear Weapons Endangers the World; Lawrence S. Wittner, Professor of History Emeritus at the State University of New York at Albany; Producer: Scott Harris. * 'Project 2025' Envisions the Imposition of an Authoritarian Christian Nationalist Theocracy; Andra Watkins, a New York Times bestselling author; Producer: Scott Harris. * Coalition Campaigns to Stop Private Jet Expansion, Asserting it's a Luxury our Climate Can't Afford; Alex Chatfield of the Coalition to Stop Private Jet Expansion at Hanscom or Anywhere; Producer: Melinda Tuhus.

SUNY history professor emeritus Lawrence S. Wittner: Trump's Depraved Embrace of Nuclear Weapons Would Endanger the WorldNew York Times best-selling author Andra Watkins: ‘Project 2025' Envisions an American Authoritarian Christian Nationalist TheocracyRally organizer Alex Chatfield:  Coalition Campaigns to Stop Private Jet Expansion, a Luxury Our Climate Can't AffordBob Nixon's Under-reported News Summary• Bangladeshi students riot over job quotas for war veterans• Sea levels rising alarmingly along southern US coastline• States rethinking data centers as electricity hogsVisit our website at BTLonline.org for more information, in-depth interviews, related links and transcripts and to sign up for our BTL Weekly Summary. New episodes every Wednesday at 12 noon ET, website updated Wednesdays after 4 p.m. ETProduced by Squeaky Wheel Productions: Scott Harris, Melinda Tuhus, Bob Nixon, Anna Manzo, Susan Bramhall, Jeff Yates and Mary Hunt. Theme music by Richard Hill and Mikata.

Voluntary carbon markets have been in existence for over three decades, and the industry could well be set for future growth despite a recent bump in the road. But its potential to combat climate change may never be fully realised without a rethink of some key mechanisms, industry veteran David Antonioli believes. The founding chief executive of Verra, the world's largest carbon credit certifier, sees at least two key areas where change is needed. First, the market should adopt an “end game” for emissions-saving initiatives to become economically viable without carbon financing. Someone will need to define the “positive tipping point” at which this happens in each sector – be it sustainable agriculture, reforestation, or clean energy – rally participants towards the goal, and then disallow the sale of carbon credits thereafter. Second, Antonioli thinks that project approval rules should be simplified to help initiatives get going faster. This means approvals should be based on simple lists of eligible activities, instead of complex mathematics, PhD-length reports and multiple rounds of checks that are currently required. Antonioli shared these ideas in a recent series of reports published by his advisory firm Transition Finance. He had earlier spent 15 years at Verra, and had helped mainstream many of the carbon market rules used today. He was also in the hot seat last year when Verra was accused of having rules that allowed developers to massively oversell forest carbon credits – a charge Antonioli rebutted prior to his leaving last summer. How would Antonioli's ideas work, and will the market accept them, given that its participants are still polarised on issues of integrity, scrutiny and the worth of carbon offsetting? Tune in as we discuss: - How the idea of a “new paradigm” for carbon markets came about - Who has the authority to define positive tipping points for various sustainability sectors - The unique circumstances surrounding nature-based projects - Whether the market will accept a push for efficiency, given its hunger for scrutiny - Antonioli's next steps

President Ramaphosa envisions 'Cooperation Nation' in Parliament Address – ActionSA skeptical by Radio Islam

AP Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports the Federal Reserve says it's seeing progress in lowering inflation but not enough -- and it's downgrading the outlook for cutting its benchmark interest rate.

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AP correspondent Haya Panjwani reports on the Federal Reserve's update on interest rate cuts.

AP correspondent Haya Panjwani reports on the Federal Reserves interest rates remaining unchanged, and its plans for rate cuts this year.

He's a born & raised Texas native who  lived in all of our major cities prior to arriving in San Antonio in 2019.  That said, James Nortey knows the nuances of economic development as well as anyone. In this download, SABJ Editor-in-Chief Ed Arnold invites the CEO of San Antonio for Growth on the Eastside (SAGE) to share his vision for that Alamo City neighborhood, a target for development in the years ahead.

Please consider supporting this podcast by donating to help me cover licensing, hosting, streaming, and editing fees, as well as royalties for the sound effects, by visiting this PayPal link right here.Virgil has prompted the pilgrim Dante to look at the penitents coming around the bend on the first terrace of Purgatory proper. But Dante can't make them out . . . until the poet intervenes with an invective and the envisions these penitents as works of art.Join me, Mark Scarbrough, as we explore the hall of mirrors that Dante's theory of art is becoming even on the first terrace of PURGATORIO.Here are the segments for this episode of WALKING WITH DANTE:[01:31] My English translation of the passage: PURGATORIO, Canto X, lines 112 - 139. If you'd like to read along or drop a comment to continue the conversation, please go to my website, markscarbrough.com.[04:00] The prophetic denunciation in the center of the passage hopes for a collective redemption out of individual sin.[10:08] Dante's and Virgil's eyesights are first compromised so that they can't comprehend what they see.[12:30] Art's power to interpret the realities of what is seen leads to Dante's hall of mirrors in which art is interpreting the real while being based on the real.[18:01] Rereading the passage: PURGATORIO, Canto X, lines 112 - 139.

AI is fundamentally transforming the workplace, with pioneering technologies like ChatGPT sparking both excitement and concern. According to McKinsey & Co., 55% of global organizations have adopted AI; in the U.S. that number is 73%, according to PwC. In this episode, Dan and Tanya Dua, Tech editor at LinkedIn News and stand-in for Nina Melendez, discuss Dan's recent interview with Fei-Fei Li who is known as the godmother of AI. Dan and Tanya talk about the necessity of keeping humanity within AI, the benefit of an outsider's perspective, and how to find your true north at work. Watch the video of Dan's conversation with Fei-Fei Li on the LinkedIn News Page. You can share your thoughts via email at ThisisWorking@linkedin.com, or join the conversation directly on LinkedIn using the hashtag #ThisisWorking. Follow Fei-Fei Li, Tanya Dua and Dan Roth on LinkedIn, and subscribe to the newsletter here.

The setting is Velocity TX, once a cold storage complex now reimagined by Rene Dominguez and his team at the Texas Research and Technology Foundation (TRTF). They're igniting growth in the city's near East side with a focus on bioscience and healthcare. Dominguez reflects on TRTF's four-decade journey since General McDermott's ambitious vision for a research park akin to North Carolina's Research Triangle. Despite initial challenges attracting tenants due to its remote location, TRTF pivoted towards creating an urban innovation district that thrives on proximity and collaboration. Velocity TX emerged from this shift – both as a physical hub fostering startups through robust programs like accelerators and incubators, and as an economic powerhouse generating revenue streams for further development. With plans to unify under one brand, they've already attracted significant players who are pioneering stem cell manufacturing within their campus. The organization isn't stopping there; it has acquired historic properties like Allan & Allan Lumber with intentions of preserving San Antonio legacies while fueling their mission financially. As  Dominguez transitions from public service to leading Velocity TX, he envisions not just an innovation district but also honoring G.J. Sutton's legacy in future developments. With strategic partnerships and community support, TRTF aims to convert 70 acres into thriving mixed-use spaces centered around health sciences – potentially anchored by military medical research consolidated under Defense Health Agency. This bold plan promises job creation and invigorated economic activity for San Antonio's east side. Velocity TX website bigcitysmalltown website

The technology known as CRISPR is considered one of modern biology’s biggest breakthroughs. It allows scientists to edit genes, similar to how you cut and paste text in a word processor. More than a decade after pioneering CRISPR, Nobel laureate Jennifer Doudna of the University of California, Berkeley, is applying it to big problems, like chronic disease and climate change.Marketplace's Lily Jamali recently met up with Doudna at Berkeley’s Innovative Genomics Institute. It's a cluster of lab stations, researchers and very loud refrigerators where CRISPR is used to edit microbiomes.

The technology known as CRISPR is considered one of modern biology’s biggest breakthroughs. It allows scientists to edit genes, similar to how you cut and paste text in a word processor. More than a decade after pioneering CRISPR, Nobel laureate Jennifer Doudna of the University of California, Berkeley, is applying it to big problems, like chronic disease and climate change.Marketplace's Lily Jamali recently met up with Doudna at Berkeley’s Innovative Genomics Institute. It's a cluster of lab stations, researchers and very loud refrigerators where CRISPR is used to edit microbiomes.