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Discussion Highlights:Trump's Return and European Security: How could another Trump presidency impact NATO and EU defense policy?Poland's Role in the EU: What can Poland's upcoming EU presidency achieve in shaping European priorities?The Battle for Democracy in Central Europe: Why are populist and authoritarian movements gaining ground?Hungary and Slovakia's Political Shifts: How illiberal governments challenge the EU's democratic values.Media's Role in the Fight Against Populism: How the information landscape influences democratic backsliding.Poland-Germany Relations: Why tensions persist despite shared interests.Ukraine's EU Accession: The political and economic challenges of integrating Ukraine into the EU.Civil Society's Role in Resisting Authoritarianism: Can grassroots movements turn the tide against democratic erosion?About Leszek JażdżewskiLeszek Jażdżewski is a Polish journalist, editor, and political analyst specializing in European politics, democracy, and media. He founded Liberté! in 2008 as a platform to promote liberal values, counteract authoritarianism, and encourage open debate. He also created Freedom Games, an influential intellectual forum that brings together policymakers, journalists, and academics to discuss the key challenges facing democratic societies.Jażdżewski has been recognized as a European Young Leader by Friends of Europe and was appointed a Policy Fellow at the School of Transnational Government at the EUI and a 2019/20 Europe's Futures Fellow of the IWM and ERSTE Foundation. He frequently writes and speaks on democracy, governance, and media influence in the digital age.Learn more about Liberté! at liberte.pl.Further Reading & ResourcesPoland's EU Council Presidency Agenda: europa.euFreedom Games Conference: freedomgames.eu Ivan Vejvoda is Head of the Europe's Futures program at the Institute for Human Sciences (IWM Vienna) implemented in partnership with ERSTE Foundation. The program is dedicated to the cultivation of knowledge and the generation of ideas addressing pivotal challenges confronting Europe and the European Union: nexus of borders and migration, deterioration in rule of law and democracy and European Union's enlargement prospects.The Institute for Human Sciences is an institute of advanced studies in the humanities and social sciences. Founded as a place of encounter in 1982 by a young Polish philosopher, Krzysztof Michalski, and two German colleagues in neutral Austria, its initial mission was to create a meeting place for dissenting thinkers of Eastern Europe and prominent scholars from the West.Since then it has promoted intellectual exchange across disciplines, between academia and society, and among regions that now embrace the Global South and North. The IWM is an independent and non-partisan institution, and proudly so. All of our fellows, visiting and permanent, pursue their own research in an environment designed to enrich their work and to render it more accessible within and beyond academia.For further information about the Institute:https://www.iwm.at/

#EU: What does Europe make of Harris vs Trump? Judy Dempsey, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, Editor-in-Chief: Strategic Europe, in Berlin. https://www.telegraph.co.uk/us/politics/2024/07/23/donald-trump-joe-biden-kamala-harris-latest-news/ 1849 Brussels

GOOD EVENEING.  The show begins tonight at the Federal Reserve, waiting for a discount in the price of money as promised by Chairman Powell... 1880 Lake George CBS EYE ON THE WORLD WITH JOHN BATCHELOR FIRST HOUR 9-915 #Markets: September Fed cut 100%,  Liz Peek The Hill. Fox News and Fox Business https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/markets/the-fed-is-only-going-to-cut-rates-once-in-2024-as-shelter-inflation-is-too-high-and-the-job-market-is-hot-vanguard-says/ar-BB1quzf0 915-930 #Markets:   The California Progressive in America. Liz Peek The Hill. Fox News and Fox Business.  https://www.telegraph.co.uk/us/politics/2024/07/23/donald-trump-joe-biden-kamala-harris-latest-news/ 930-945 #EU: What does Europe make of Harris vs Trump? Judy Dempsey, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, Editor-in-Chief: Strategic Europe, in Berlin. https://www.telegraph.co.uk/us/politics/2024/07/23/donald-trump-joe-biden-kamala-harris-latest-news/ 945-1000#BERLIN: Summer reading for fun, Judy Dempsey, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, Editor-in-Chief: Strategic Europe, in Berlin. https://carnegieendowment.org/europe/strategic-europe/2024/07/summer-suggestions-yellowstone-slow-horses-and-more?lang=en¢er=europe SECOND HOUR 10-1015 #StateThinking: What do we know of the Harris foreign affair policy? @MaryKissel Former Senior Adviser to the Secretary of State. Executive VP Stephens Inc. https://www.wsj.com/politics/elections/democrats-new-attack-trump-old-age-1e765b20?mod=hp_lead_pos7 1015-1030 #StateThinking:  Putin policy Trump vs Harris.  @MaryKissel Former Senior Adviser to the Secretary of State. Executive VP Stephens Inc https://www.wsj.com/politics/elections/democrats-new-attack-trump-old-age-1e765b20?mod=hp_lead_pos7 1030-1045 #JERUSALEM: Netanyahu addresses Congress and meets with the POTUS and the candidates.Jonathan Schanzer, FDD https://www.timesofisrael.com/netanyahu-to-meet-biden-and-harris-on-thursday-trump-on-friday/ 1045-1100 ##IRAN: Hezbollah is Tehran's life insurance policy. Jonathan Schanzer, FDD https://www.timesofisrael.com/netanyahu-to-meet-biden-and-harris-on-thursday-trump-on-friday/ THIRD HOUR 1100-1115 #POTUS: VPOTUS Harris and PRC. Gregory Copley, Defense & Foreign Affairs https://www.wsj.com/politics/elections/democrats-new-attack-trump-old-age-1e765b20?mod=hp_lead_pos7 1115-1130 #POTUS: VPOTUS HARRIS and EU. Gregory Copley, Defense & Foreign Affairs https://www.wsj.com/politics/elections/democrats-new-attack-trump-old-age-1e765b20?mod=hp_lead_pos7 1130-1145 #RED SEA: Perpetual war, moments of peace. Gregory Copley, Defense & Foreign Affairs https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/red-sea-tensions-reach-new-high-as-us-weighs-terrorist-designation-for-houthis/ar-BB1qqTPU 1145-1200 #KING Charles Report: Crooks stalks the Royals. Gregory Copley, Defense & Foreign Affairs Samoa airing out the royal suite. https://www.telegraph.co.uk/royal-family/2024/07/20/samoan-hotel-host-king-musty-linens/ FOURTH HOUR 12-1215 #LondonCalling:  Europe and the assassins. @JosephSternberg @WSJOpinion https://www.wsj.com/articles/political-violence-is-even-worse-in-europe-84d8a3c2 1215-1230 #POTUS: EU puzzles over Biden's exit and Harris's entry. https://www.wsj.com/politics/elections/democrats-new-attack-trump-old-age-1e765b20?mod=hp_lead_pos7 1230-1245 1/2: #AFRICA: Prison breaks by jihadists in Somalia and Niger. Caleb Weiss, Bridgeway Foundation, FDD https://www.longwarjournal.org/archives/2024/07/jihadis-mount-prison-mutinies-across-africa.php 1245-100 am 2/2: #AFRICA: Prison breaks by jihadists in Somalia and Niger. Caleb Weiss, Bridgeway Foundation, FDD https://www.longwarjournal.org/archives/2024/07/jihadis-mount-prison-mutinies-across-africa.php

#EU: What is at stake in the EU election?  Judy Dempsey, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, Editor-in-Chief: Strategic Europe, in Berlin. https://carnegieendowment.org/europe/strategic-europe/2024/06/germany-at-a-crossroads?lang=en¢er=europe July 31, 1914 Brussels

In this episode of the Energy News Beat Daily Standup, Michael Tanner and Stuart Turley discuss various energy-related topics, including Warren Buffett's growing cash pile, the challenges faced by the wind energy industry, requests from 12 European countries to install small nuclear reactors, the ineffectiveness of EU sanctions against Russia, and the advancement of pro-nuclear legislation in the United States. They highlight the need for regulatory reforms and efficiency to address energy-related issues and emphasize the importance of addressing energy poverty. They talk about the recent financial market trends, highlighting the slowdown in U.S. job growth and wage inflation, which suggests that the Federal Reserve may not raise interest rates anytime soon. They also touch on oil and gas industry updates, including rig counts, earnings reports from companies like Pioneer and Vital Energy, and the ongoing situation in Israel. The discussion reflects a mix of economic, political, and environmental concerns within the energy sector, providing insights into the economic and energy landscape and emphasizing the importance of tracking these developments in the sector.Highlights of the Podcast00:00 - Intro 04:21 - Berkshire Cash Pile Hits All-Time High $157 Billion, As Buffett Sells A Record $38BN In Stock In Past Year10:37 - Daily Caller: Do Big Wind Project Cancellations Signal Peak Subsidy Has Been Reached? Will the IEA even admit the issue?13:06 - Twelve countries request permission to install small nuclear reactors in the EU – What are the second order magnitude effects?15:54 - EU chief sheds light on new sanctions against Russia18:36 - House panel advances raft of pro-nuclear bills24:57 - Markets Update28:47 - Energy companies' recent earnings, highlighting Pioneer's strong performance, increased production guidance, and the possibility of integrating Pioneer's assets into Exxon.33:31 - OutroPlease see the links below for articles that we discuss in the podcast.Berkshire Cash Pile Hits All-Time High $157 Billion, As Buffett Sells A Record $38BN In Stock In Past YearOver the years, Warren Buffett has been opportunistic and “fluid” with his ideals and political opinions – he describes himself as a “democrat” yet without batting an eyelid will demand government bailouts for his portfolio […]Daily Caller: Do Big Wind Project Cancellations Signal Peak Subsidy Has Been Reached? Will the IEA even admit the issue?ENB Pub Note: David Blackmon's article from the Daily Caller is excellent, and we highly recommend that you follow the Daily Caller and his personal substack. We also highly recommend subscribing to all of his […]Twelve countries request permission to install small nuclear reactors in the EU – What are the second order magnitude effects?Twelve EU member states have called on the European Commission to create a pan-European industrial union and allow the installation of small nuclear reactors, according to Contexte. It is noted that Bulgaria, Croatia, the Czech […]EU chief sheds light on new sanctions against RussiaThere is a growing rift among the bloc's member states on imposing additional restrictions The EU is set to announce its 12th package of Ukraine-related sanctions on Russia next week, European Commission President Ursula von […]House panel advances raft of pro-nuclear billsAt a legislative markup session last week, a House Energy and Commerce subcommittee approved 17 energy bills for consideration by the full E&C committee, including 12 measures to boost and streamline the deployment of nuclear […]Follow Stuart On LinkedIn and TwitterFollow Michael On LinkedIn and TwitterENB Top NewsENBEnergy DashboardENB PodcastENB Substack– Get in Contact With The Show –

What is the labour market like? What are the largest barriers in the labour market? Nathan Young and I spoke to economist Bryan Caplan about his new book Labor Econ Versus The World. We also talk about Censorship and dictatorships Bets he is willing to take Malengo and international migration DALLE-2 and writing graphic novels The literature on education Why he is not an experimental economist The effect of AI on jobs Bets Bryan is willing to take No important disruption to the politics of countries where Ukrainian refugees immigrate Poland will gain over 3x of the GDP Ukraine loses with regards to immigration Less than 20% chance of humanity ending by 2100 Less than 60% chance that he will consider misaligned AI to be a problem in 20 years If >5% of people immigrate to a developed nation there will be no civil wars Upper bounds on religious fundamentalism in the EU What are the odds that mainstream psychiatry accepts his view of mental illness? Papers referenced in the podcast Mankiw, Romer and Weil Where has all the Education gone? Eric Hanusheck on test scores and GDP --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pradyumna-sp/message

The New Statesman's international editor, Jeremy Cliffe, speaks to author Tim Parks about the upcoming Italian presidential election. They discuss whether Italy's strict Covid regulations are popular, why Mario Draghi wants to become president and whether the disgraced former prime minister Berlusconi could make another political comeback. If you have a You Ask Us question for the international team, email podcasts@newstatesman.co.uk.Further reading:Ahead of the presidential election, Italians are divided on the unvaccinated Mario Draghi, “ungovernable” Italy and the EU What we can learn from Giuseppe Garibaldi.Italy in the wake of coronavirus. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Welcome to Finance and Fury. What is stakeholder theory and what does it mean for capital markets and investments? World Economic Forum annual agenda occurred a few weeks ago. One year ago, the World Economic Forum launched a new ‘Davos Manifesto’ in support of stakeholder capitalism – this year – stakeholder capitalism, or stakeholder theory was at the forefront of many of the agenda’s What is stakeholder theory – like many things, the definition has changed over time – Originally - Stakeholder Theory is a concept from R. Edward Freeman (American Philosopher and Professor) when he introduced it in 1984 – it was a theory of organisational management and business ethics – aimed to address morals and values in managing an organisation - The theory argues that a firm should create value for all stakeholders, not just shareholders Since the 1980s - there has been a massive rise in the theory – as well as an expansion on what is defined within the term value and who is considered a stakeholder From R. Edward Freeman - “The 21st Century is one of “Managing for Stakeholders.” The task of executives is to create as much value as possible for stakeholders without resorting to tradeoffs. Great companies endure because they manage to get stakeholder interests aligned in the same direction.” The issue with this is the concept of providing value without resorting to tradeoffs – is this actually possible? Individuals and companies have to make decisions every day – with every decision there is an opportunity cost – and likely a tradeoff Today - Stakeholder theory is closer to a version of corporate social justice – or in other words, the concept of equity in the world and a merging of company’s responsibility for communities (who are technically non-stake holders) To explain this further – Equity (in the non-financial sense) is about outcomes – the fairness of an outcome - is not equality of opportunity – but equality of outcomes unlike equality of opportunity – equity actually requires the different treatment of individuals and different distribution of resources to get to an equitable outcome – if you have $10,000 in shares but your friend doesn’t, that isn’t equitable, you should technically both have $5,000 – if you earn $100,000 but your neighbour only earns $50,000 – that isn’t equitable This is one of the big changes in stakeholder theory – that is the growing support in calls for equity – Under this theory business firms should entertain all kinds of noneconomic goals and outcomes. No longer may owners simply concern themselves with profit or loss, but instead must consider the broader societal implications of everything their business does. Social media has really helped to accelerate this – when looking at the online presence of massive companies – it is all about cultivating an image of social responsibility – PR teams working around the clock to support any cause that is in vogue – Whether corporate leaders concern themselves with social justice out of genuine desire or merely to avoid backlash is an open question – to find an answer it helps to look at what a company does versus what picture they have on Under the original conception of stakeholder theory - businesses have four primary elements when it comes to stakeholders - namely owners, managers, employees (or suppliers), and customers All four have skin in the game – they either have invested money in the company, are employed by the company, require the company to buy their goods/services or in turn, buy this companies goods and services – at every stage each of these elements has their own money or income is involved in the decision-making process – Each of these individuals are making tradeoffs – making decisions based around what they believe will provide them the greatest value Owners/Investors – tradeoff in that they could have invested money elsewhere – but do so as they see value in investing in the company Managers/employees – trading their time/effort for an income – the income needs to provide a value – i.e. enough to compensate for time Customers – have to see a value in what they are buying to exchange money Value itself – think about the value that a company can provide – even a small one – provides wealth to the owners – but based on the value it can provide to the other key stake holders Today - stakeholder theory argues that there are other parties involved, including governmental bodies, political groups, trade unions, communities, financiers, suppliers, employees, and customers – extension to include governmental bodies, political groups, trade associations and unions and communities – which means every person on earth WEF agenda this year: “It is also a system where companies, government, civil society and international organizations are recognized as equal partners, and where they all pursue a common goal: the well-being of people and the planet. It would prevent economic inequality to get out of hand in the way that it did.” The difference is that those who are not stakeholders – or have no skin the in game now have power over companies’ business practices This notion of stakeholders actually inverts the original concept - grants a new degree of power over private businesses to those who take no risks and provide no benefit – no trade offs and provide no value Going back to value – if someone who has no skin in the game starts to determine company decisions – is this good for the value that this company provides? To employees, who require a company turn a profit to remain employed, to shareholders, who require a company to perform well long term, also generating profits to make money? To suggest that the general public or society at large ought to be a de factopartner in any business, based on the interconnected nature of any economy, actually starts to undermine the very concept of private ownership – which is the bedrock of any functional economy This new wave of stakeholder capitalism starts to imply collectivism as insists everyone in society has the right to an interest in what companies do - and not only with respect to their profits, but even their business practices and mission remember, this concept is being pushed from the same organisation that produces works that state: “Welcome to the year 2030. I Own Nothing, Have No Privacy And Life Has Never Been Better. Welcome to my city - or should I say, "our city". I don't own anything. I don't own a car. I don't own a house. I don't own any appliances or any clothes. It might seem odd to you, but it makes perfect sense for us in this city. Everything you considered a product, has now become a service.” If this is sounding slightly familiar - Societal ownership of business firms have traditionally taken a few prominent forms – socialism and communism Similar to R. Edward Freeman, another philosopher came up with an economic theory on value and tradeoffs in Das Kapital in 1867 – over the years it morphed and changed and then with its implementation – about 40-50 years later once it had gained traction in society – we know how well that turned out for the economies that implemented it Socialism is increasingly popular – using the terms of equity and stakeholders seems to be blurring the distinction between private companies, property ownership and state (governments) – this is the merging of economic means and the political means However - equity and stakeholder movements do not represent outright socialism or communism – there will still be a share market where we can purchase companies that still have profits and losses – but it is an evolution in the system – where the uneconomic decisions can be further made from non-stake holders – like Governmental organisations like the UN – which further distort the nature of a free market Economic decisions require the concepts of trade-offs – however – there are some entities that seem to be unfamiliar with this concept Calls for stakeholder theory are coming from Government entities – like the UN and EU – Government entities aren’t known for economic trade-offs – lack of consequences when compared to a free market – when it isn’t your money or you have no skin in the game – i.e. your decisions don’t affect your outcome, just that of others – UN is pushing stakeholder theory as part of the great reset The European Commission (executive branch of the European Union, responsible for proposing legislation, implementing decisions) recently released a sustainable corporate governance report claiming to find a problem with publicly listed companies due to the investor-driven behaviours of these companies – they are proposing that power be shifted in EU-listed firms to other stakeholders – so stakeholder theory isn’t just some fringe thought anymore Harvard Business review went through this and found that the EUs reports were deeply flawed. And its proposed policies would actually reduce businesses sustainability in the EU What the EU claims is that there is a rising level in gross shareholder payouts, dividends and repurchases and declining levels of investment – in other words, firms are increasingly showering cash on shareholders, stripping the company of assets that could be used for long-term value creation – investment in green projects Without going through all the numbers – this report relied on a cherry-picked sample of public firms. An analysis of all EU-listed firms reveals that both capital expenditures (CAPEX) and research and development (R&D) increased during the period covered by the report However - The EU report implies that investment might be higher had shareholder payouts been lower. But cash balances grew by nearly 40% over the last decade, from €712 to €973 billion This could actually suggest that investments by EU public firms is limited by the lack of additional opportunity, not by a lack of available cash With board decisions – profits have two primary purposes – to be retained – for R&D and other CAPEX, or to be paid out to shareholders – the decision on how much should be paid out comes back to the expect rate of return (IRR) of a project versus the benefit to shareholders – i.e. if a company invests $1bn that may boost share price by 3%, versus paying out shareholders where this payout represents a return of 4%, better to go with the 4% Not only does the report fail to show that EU businesses are misgoverned, it also makes proposals that would actually put these businesses at risk As part of the stakeholder theme – the report recommends an EU-wide reformulation of directors’ duties to include a broad and ill-defined range of considerations – i.e. representing the interests of the “global environment” and “society at large.” These duties would be enforced by non-investor stakeholders bringing suits in court. The effect of implementing such proposals would be corporate destruction - any board decision could be legally challenged by some entity with no skin in the game claiming a violation of directors’ almost boundary-less duties – board members and directors will freeze any decision making without having consent from entities like the EU or the courts that they would need to defend themselves through – bad PR can destroy profits as well a legal payout – however – I believe the report makes the directors personally Ask yourself - How will these firms compete with Chinese firms? Conducting business through an EU-listed firm will simply no longer be sustainable. Firms will go private, or seek to avoid these rules by domiciling and listing elsewhere - Decreases the investment opportunities for us, as more and more companies will de-list The primary reason of being a listed company – i.e. to raise capital – would be gone, why would investors make the decision, or trade off to invest their funds in a company with an EU mandated fiduciary duty – that requires them to only deploy funds to benefit the global environment or society at large Remember – the definitions of what this benefit or value is would be defined by governments – we tend to have different definitions on what is valuable of us – which is why choice in a free market is important In addition – returns could decline – could force directors to cut back on dividends and invest more internally – even if this isn’t the best investment decision and the money is mis-spent – just to avoid being called a short-term focused director In Summary - stakeholder theory means that companies would have a duty to make uneconomic decisions as opposed to trying to maximise value to those who are real stakeholders – or those with skin in the game Under stakeholder theory - broader societal interests, not real value to shareholders, employees or customers must be considered - these societal interests can be real or imagined based around public perception – leading to further uneconomic consequences So, companies would need to invest in supposedly green but inevitably less efficient technology or others causes that have the most current attention, which may not be the optimal economic decision - These actions may in fact provide long-term benefits from a positive public image to a company, but they do not directly increase share prices or dividends It also undermines the purpose of capital markets – raising capital as well as price discovery Markers help investors and businesses to allocate capital to its best and highest uses - however this is imperfect and has hazards – which do get criticised – but if you get in the ring, you might get punched But if a company does not wish to subject itself to director mandates for stakeholder value or public campaigns – they will start to take themselves private Markets and companies as they stand are imperfect because humans are imperfect – there is no perfect system to get the perfect outcomes - But the alternative is nothing less than creeping socialism by another name The ideal economy of the EU/UN is outlined in their SDGs - Does increase the equitable nature of the mega-corporations – where you have a handful of companies that provides the world their needs – one specialises in each sector of the market – to a point they can force equity and not have to listen to the real stakeholders anymore – but the non-stake holders This in turn, then reduces the outcomes to the individuals that make up the real economy – companies making non-economic decisions – hurts economic output at optimal levels – All companies are not built alike – I am critical of mega-companies – those that act in anti-competitive behaviours – but I have the feeling that these companies will do just fine under any stakeholder theory – it would be smaller companies and those people working for them, or using their goods that suffer I’m not saying that companies should destroy the environment and shouldn’t care about their contribution to society – most companies indirectly do benefit society and us in our day to day lives – they provide value to us in goods and services, they employ people, they can make people wealthy through investments – you simply need to participate to reap the rewards But to completely revamp the concept of companies could lead to a much worse economic outcome for us – but not the people pushing this Thank you for listening to today's episode. 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Each week, we cover the productivity news headlines of the week so you know what's going on in the current research, tools, services, products and more in the world of personal productivity. Samsung and Microsoft Brings Android Apps to Windows 10 from Note 20 Devices (If you’re reading this in a podcast directory/app, please visit https://anythingbutidle.com for clickable links and the full show notes and transcript of this cast.) Enjoy! Give us feedback! And, thanks for listening! If you'd like to continue discussing any news from this episode, please click here to leave a comment down below (this jumps you to the bottom of the post). In this Cast | Samsung and Microsoft Brings Android Apps to Windows 10 from Note 20 Devices Ray Sidney-Smith Augusto Pinaud Headlines & Show Notes | Samsung and Microsoft Brings Android Apps to Windows 10 from Note 20 Devices Resources we mention, including links to them, will be provided here. Please listen to the episode for context. - LastPass will warn you if your passwords show up on the dark web - https://www.theverge.com/2020/7/31/21348963/google-chrome-os-windows-apps-chromebooks-features-interview - YouTube Criticized For Ending Its Community Captions Feature - Google’s Remote Work Policy Has 9 Great Tips You Should Definitely Steal Today - Google finally launches Nearby Share to rival Apple's AirDrop - Google Fitbit takeover sparks investigation by EU - What’s new in Teamwork Spaces - FacileThings - July 2020: Here is where we are at - Study examines stay-at-home worker productivity potential - July 2020 Updates. They say to focus on what you can… | by Team Nirvana | Free Your Mind | Jul, 2020 | Medium - Working from home poses serious dangers for employers and employees alike – Fortune - Microsoft will shut down the Cortana iOS and Android apps in 2021 - Full Focus Planner for Kids and Students - currently 10% off https://landing.michaelhyatt.com/family-ideal-week? Full Focus Planner - Students - Verizon is offering 6 months of to-do list premium for free to new subscribers who are students or teachers - Rogue Amoeba - Under the Microscope » Blog Archive » SoundSource 5 Is Sound Control, Reimagined https://9to5mac.com/2020/08/05/virginia-becomes-first-us-state-to-debut-covid-19-tracing-app-using-apple-and-google-api/ - Apple Celebrates 10th Anniversary of Apple Store App With Balloons  - Apple’s New iMac Arrives as Phil Schiller Takes a New Role https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2020/08/27-inch-imac-gets-a-major-update/ https://9to5mac.com/2020/08/01/new-unpatchable-exploit-allegedly-found-on-apples-secure-enclave-chip-heres-what-it-could-mean - Day One Releases 5.0 Update for iOS & Mac  - Mailbrew -- Bundle your newsletters Bundle your newsletters - iOS Concepts. The Stretching app.  Concepts App • Infinite, Flexible Sketching - Samsung and Microsoft will let you run Galaxy Note 20 apps on your Windows 10 PC  Raw Text Transcript | Samsung and Microsoft Brings Android Apps to Windows 10 from Note 20 Devices Raw, unedited and machine-produced text transcript so there may be substantial errors, but you can search for specific points in the episode to jump to, or to reference back to at a later date and time, by keywords or key phrases. The time coding is mm:ss (e.g., 0:04 starts at 4 seconds into the cast’s audio). Read More Raymond Sidney-Smith 0:00Hello personal productivity enthusiasts and community Welcome to anything but idle the productivity news podcast. I'm Ray Sidney-Smith Bruce token, and we're hosts for anything but idle. This is Episode 17. And we're recording this on August 6 2020. Each week we cover the productivity news headlines of the week. So you know what's going on in the current research tools, services, products and more in the world of personal productivity. This week, we are going to be covering a little bit about the Samsung unpacked event.

The Coronavirus is taking over the continent, but the EU isn't. Together with Italian political philosopher Federico Giovannini, we reveal Italy's and Europe's underlying political crisis and we listen to "La Bohème", Giacomo Puccini's opera about disease, solidarity and poverty. Why's the Netherlands making it particularly difficult for Southern Europe to survive this crisis? Where is the EU? What's wrong with Italy's healthcare system? And what does this mean for Europe's political future? Picture: "The Sick Child" (1907) by Edvard Munch

With the timetable to the end of the transition period triggered and time running down to December, we help your business work out its priorities and how to work in a climate of continued global uncertainty. What is the timeline to work to and how do we prioritise? How will this impact our investments and supply chains related to the United Kingdom? Will we still meet all our regulatory requirements in the UK and EU? What does this mean for dispute resolution?

In this Money Tips Podcast episode: On 31 January 2020 at 11pm the UK will leave the European Union after 47 years How will we prosper and what will the UK look like in the 50 years time outside the EU? What was Britain like in 1973 when it joined the European Communities (EC) Prices were lower, we had many industries and a greater standing in the world ECB is now spending 20 billion Euros a month buying bonds or printing money (OPM) Over 3 million EU born citizens now live in the UK, most will settle here after Brexit Britain will prosper, but tough times lie ahead with US trade negotiations See also my YouTube Channel: Will house prices rise or fall in 2020? Can you afford to retire? Millions of people, or over 80% of the population, will either retire in poverty or not be able to afford to retire at all. What’s your strategy? You can learn how to acquire income producing assets using other people’s money and other no money down strategies in order to become financially free. Smart investors are using these creative finance, ‘no money down’ tools to build massive property portfolios in a few short years, as their hands are not tied by mortgage lenders and the need to save large deposits and pay higher taxes. Before you buy another, or your first, property, take time out to learn proven successful strategies from expert multi-millionaire property investors on a free taster ‘property discovery day’. If you’d like more information on how to acquire wealth building assets using none of your money, email me at Charles@CharlesKelly.net or send me a message through Facebook or my Money Tips Daily community. See more articles at www.moneytipsdaily.com There are more examples and practical steps to getting rich and being happy in my book, Yes, money can buy happiness, I cover the 3 R’s of Money Management, the Money B.E.L.I.E.F System and much more. Check it out on Amazon http://bit.ly/2MoneyBook.

The European Union (EU) is taking major strides to help combat climate change by instituting a ban on diesel cars, enforcing existing climate regulations among member states, and announcing the EU Green Deal initiative. Despite these efforts, the EU Commission still struggles to enforce any such policies among member states who fail to comply. We’re exploring several of the new climate policies being instituted and discussing how the EU is reacting to noncompliance.  Joining us for this conversation is Dr. Michael Hofmann. Michael is an associate in the Antitrust and Competition Practice Group in Sheppard Mullin’s Brussels office. He focuses on all aspects of European and German competition law matters. Michael wrote his doctoral thesis in the area of energy competition law and holds a Master of Laws degree (LL.M.) in International Commercial Law from the University of Aberdeen (UK). He is fluent in English in addition to his native German. What We Discussed in This Episode: What is happening in the area of climate regulation enforcement in the EU? What is the basis for all of the litigation occurring at the EU level as it relates to climate regulation? What is the EU Air Quality Directive and what are its key elements? What is the process for EU litigation proceedings against member states for policy infringement? How many open cases are currently pending with the EU commission? Why were several EU member states unable to comply with the NO2 limitation requirements placed by the EU? How has the EU placed restrictions against diesel cars? What effect has the ban on diesel cars had on the Free State of Bavaria? How is the EU Commission indirectly addressing the NO2 threshold against diesel car manufacturers via competition laws? What is the European Union’s Green Deal and what are its objectives? Why is the EU thinking of introducing a carbon border tax and how might that affect U.S. multinationals doing business in the EU? Contact Information: mhoffman@sheppardmullin.com Dr. Hofmann Sheppard Mullin attorney profile Thank you for listening! Don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE to the show to receive every new episode delivered straight to your podcast player every Wednesday.  If you enjoyed this episode, please help us get the word out about this podcast. Rate and Review this show in Apple Podcasts, Stitcher Radio, Google Play, or Spotify.  It helps other listeners find this show.  Be sure to connect with us and reach out with any questions/concerns:  LinkedIn Facebook Twitter  Sheppard Mullin website  This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not to be construed as legal advice specific to your circumstances. If you need help with any legal matter, be sure to consult with an attorney regarding your specific needs.

- Due to technical difficulties, there is no audio from 1:13-2:44 - Thomas Philippon presented his thesis on market concentration. He explained the reasons behind the rising corporate market power in the US and drew conclusions of the implications of this empirical finding on consumers, innovation, the functioning of markets and the economy as a whole. Specific questions that were addressed are: Are American markets giving up healthy competition? How does competition policy enforcement and regulation in the US compares with the EU? How can we ensure that markets are competitive and function without failures? How efficient are antitrust enforcement and regulation in the EU? What will be the implications of introducing geopolitical considerations in the EU competition policy following the debate around the Siemens/Alstom controversial merger case? The presentation was based on Thomas Philipon’s new book The Great Reversal: How America Gave Up on Free Markets.

With the new European Commissioner gearing up to begin her five-year leadership term and a Brexit deal on the horizon, we’re checking in on the state of affairs in the European Union (“EU”) with our two EU experts, Isabelle Rahman and Oliver Heinisch. Isabelle Rahman is a partner in the Antitrust and Competition Practice Group in the firm’s Brussels office. She has substantial experience in the application of the EU competition rules and represents clients active in the airline, chemical, consumer products, food, life sciences/pharma, fashion, entertainment and media industries, among others. Oliver Heinisch is a partner in the Antitrust and Competition Practice Group in the firm's London office. Oliver advises on all areas of EU, UK and German competition law with a focus on international cartel and abuse of dominance procedures including related antitrust litigation matters as well as merger control law. He also regularly advises clients on questions relating to the UK’s decision to leave the European Union. What We Discussed in this Episode: What’s going to happen now that the Commission’s mandate has come to an end after 5 years? What will be the key focus for the European Commissioner in the new term? What is the significance of a woman leading the European Commission (“EC”)? What types of checks and balances exist within the EC? What is the greatest accomplishment of the EC in the past few years? Why the adoption of the GDPR is one of the regulations that the EU got right? How will big tech companies be treated by the EC going forward? Will Brexit have any affect on the strength of decision making in the EU? What’s the latest with Brexit anyway? Is there concern that the United Kingdom will become a competitor to the EU? What incentive is there for the EU to want to make a deal with the UK? Is Brexit likely to impact any industries in particular? Contact Information: Isabelle's Sheppard Mullin attorney profile Oliver's Sheppard Mullin attorney profile Thank you for listening! Don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE to the show to receive every new episode delivered straight to your podcast player every Wednesday.  If you enjoyed this episode, please help us get the word out about this podcast. Rate and Review this show in Apple Podcasts, Stitcher Radio, Google Play, or Spotify.  It helps other listeners find this show.  Be sure to connect with us and reach out with any questions/concerns:  LinkedIn Facebook Twitter  Sheppard Mullin website  This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not to be construed as legal advice specific to your circumstances. If you need help with any legal matter, be sure to consult with an attorney regarding your specific needs.

In this episode Jonathan Armstrong and I consider the implications of GDPR enforcement going forward after Brexit. Recognizing the situation is incredibly fluid, there are nevertheless some areas of risk management that you can begin to prepare for in the event of a deal for an orderly Brexit, a no-deal Brexit or an extension of the deadline Some of the highlights in this episode include: What does Brexit mean for GDPR enforcement? How will the UK-ICO move forward after Brexit? What are the implications of a no-deal Brexit? What can a company do to prepare at this point? How will the Irish regulators react to Brexit? What will Brexit mean for internal investigations, both in the UK and EU? What happens if there is an extension? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We finish our two-part interview with our go-to guy on all things Brexit, British barrister William Walton of the University of Hertfordshire. Will Brexit happen, despite the lack of an agreement with the EU? What about Ireland? What about Scotland? What about Wales? Is the UK on the verge of a breakup? Will the world economy crash? With Parliament suspended, is democracy in Britain dead? Think we’re overstating it? Think again.

A short interview with Andrew Voysey, Head of Business and Government Solutions at Soil Capital. We spoke about the EU Taxonomy on Sustainable Finance. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Welcome to Investing in Regenerative Agriculture. Join our Gumroad community, discover the tiers and exclusive benefits here: https://gumroad.com/investinginregenag Other ways to support my work: - Share the podcast - Give a 5-star rating - Or buy me a coffee… or a meal! www.Ko-fi.com/regenerativeagriculture --------------------------------------------- Call for feedback on TEG report on EU Taxonomy https://ec.europa.eu/eusurvey/runner/teg-report-taxonomy?surveylanguage=en Overview of the Technical expert group on sustainable finance (TEG) https://ec.europa.eu/info/publications/sustainable-finance-technical-expert-group_en#taxonomy Andrew's article on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/europe-has-defined-green-business-investors-what-does-andrew-voysey/ https://www.soilcapital.com On 18 June 2019, the TEG published a report on EU Taxonomy, which takes on board the feedback received on the first round of proposed activities and the input from the additional experts. The report is accompanied by a short user guide, which provides a quick overview of what the taxonomy is, what it is not, and how to use it in practice, and by a summary of the technical report The TEG opened a call for feedback on its report on EU taxonomy. The call for feedback will be open until 13 September 2019 COB. In the autumn, the TEG will analyse the responses and advise the Commission on how to take the feedback forward. Main points: - Why this is important to impact investors interested in soil - Why this is also key for not European investors or investors not operating in the EU - What happens next - Process vs outcome based --------------------------------------------- If you want to discover more visit www.investinginregenerativeagriculture.com If you want to receive an email when I upload a new episode, subscribe here eepurl.com/cxU33P The above references an opinion and is for information and educational purposes only. It is not intended to be investment advice. Seek a duly licensed professional for investment advice.

On today’s episode of One Cross Radio, we are looking at my top ten favourite stories/elements of the former Star Wars Expanded Universe (now known as Legends) continuity! You should also be sure to check out the two youtube channels we shouted out – the first being from our friends Redeemed Otaku and the great kaiju film themed Up From The Depths! You can also check out today’s episode on Youtube! Be sure to like and subscribe! And finally. if you don’t want to search through our channel, you should check out our handy playlist that features all the audio/video episodes available since we started posting on youtube as well! What are some of your favourite elements of the EU? What were some of your favourite books/games/comics? Let us know in the comments! Hope you enjoyed, and God bless my friends!

Ten years ago, the Eastern Partnership was launched as an eastern part of the European Neighborhood Policy. This is a cooperation between the European Union and six former Soviet countries, namely Belarus, Ukraine, Moldova, Georgia, Armenia and Azerbaijan. During this programme, organised by D66 Internationaal, we discuss this partnership with experts from this region. How do they see the future with the EU? The Eastern Partnership started in 2019, with the goal to stimulate regional cooperation between the EU and the former Soviet states. The aims are economic growth, democratization, development of the rule of law, preventing corruption and good governance in the six former Soviet states. With three countries, the EU has closed an association and free trade agreement and its residents can travel freely to the EU Schengen zone. But to what extent has the policy succeeded in its design? How should it be continued by a new European Commission? And do the eastern partner countries themselves still have confidence in a European future? And what does the European identity mean to them? During this event we will discuss the following topics with three experts from civil society in the region but also with the public. Good governance and the rule of law: Where are the various eastern partners standing with the fight against corruption, the reform of the rule of law and the political system? What are the policy effects of the Eastern Partnership on good governance? Identity: How do people in neighbouring countries view the European identity and how does this relate to the rising populism and nationalism in the EU? What is Europe’s attraction for eastern partners? Young generation: Do young people see a future in their own country or will there be an emigration wave? What is the effect of association agreements in eastern countries on young people and minorities?

Given the European Union’s recent blocking of the merger proposal between Siemens and Alstom, we’re exploring how the German and French companies' deal would have challenged European Union competition laws. Joining me for this conversation is Robert Klotz. Robert is a partner in the Antitrust & Competition Practice Group in Sheppard Mullin’s Brussels office. He concentrates on all aspects of EU and German competition and regulatory law and represents clients before the European Commission and national authorities, with a particular focus on network industries, such as energy, telecommunications, post and transport.  What We Discuss in This Episode: Are competition laws most effective when applied within the boundaries of a country? How did the European Union’s blocking of the Siemens and Alstom proposed merger affect various businesses in the EU? What was the strongest argument in favor of the merger? What is the substance of the reform proposals brought about by France and Germany? Is it important to explore the intent behind a country’s competition laws? Does an argument for a global market undermine an individual country’s competition laws? Should there be an automatic acknowledgment of global markets in every competition law assessment? What were some of the Commission’s conclusions while reviewing the merger proposal? What can other nations learn from one specific public interest provision in Germany’s competition laws? Will China’s refusal to allow outside companies to compete within its borders put pressure on other countries like those in Europe and the US? Resources Mentioned: Robert’s article, "No time for losers, 'cause we are the Champions!" Contact Information:  Robert's Sheppard Mullin attorney profile Thank you for listening! Don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE to the show to receive every new episode delivered straight to your podcast player every Wednesday. If you enjoyed this episode, please help us get the word out about this podcast. Rate and Review this show in Apple Podcasts, Stitcher Radio, Google Play, or Spotify.  It helps other listeners find this show. Be sure to connect with us and reach out with any questions/concerns: LinkedIn Facebook Twitter Sheppard Mullin website This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not to be construed as legal advice specific to your circumstances. If you need help with any legal matter, be sure to consult with an attorney regarding your specific needs.

Does anyone understand Brexit? P&C aren't sure. But to set the mood, they drink a classic English ESB (extra special bitter) from Fuller's. The "leave" faction in England seems to be following the political principles P&C laid out in a previous episode, especially when it comes to local control. So, what are the benefits of the EU? What does Britain get from it? What are the problems? The boys review the history and development of the EU, the strengths and weaknesses, and where it may have gone wrong, and then discuss the options for what might come next. A hard brexit, a soft brexit, or something in between.

Welcome to Finance and Fury, the Furious Friday edition Today we will talk about democracy never really existing in The City of London We are continuing on with the series of Brexit – nothing really new to report as the vote has been pushed back until October The first episode was on the neo-cons The second episode was on Brexit Today will be a combination of those 2 episodes – subverting democracy and economies The City of London: Government is The City of London Corporation It is not the greater London region, it is the major financial services district of the UK It is technically not a part of England The city has it’s own police force They have their own power grid   The History of The City of London It dates back to the Romans They have operated in the same manner since Medieval times – enshrined the Magna Carta’s clause 9 – 1215 The companies get votes here – an example of a plutocracy There are 4 layers of elected representatives What are the livery companies? Who is the remembrancer? This has made regulation of global finance nearly impossible   This leads back to Brexit The corporation possesses a large pool of cash What is the Lord Mayor’s role? Extensive partnership work with who? Protest groups in the great UK are funded by who? Intellectual property and tax erosion practices There are conduit OFC’s and sink OFCs (Offshore financial centres) Multi-national companies do not care about increased regulation   What do you think? Who benefits from being a part of the EU? What is the growing trend of first world economies? We will finish this off in the next episode When the financial sector turns away from supporting the creation of wealth we are doomed to repeat past mistakes Thank you for listening, if you want o get in contact you can do so here.      

Welcome to Finance and Fury, the Furious Friday edition. Today we are discussing what is happening with Brexit? At the time of the release of this episode, we will be approaching the 11th hour of the 2nd deadline to negotiate a deal for the UK to leave the EU. Why would it be grim and awful as they put it? Today: Want to give a timeline of events Look at the massive tax scheme that is going on Check out the series on the EU – What happens if the EU collapses? and Will the EU fall apart? Start at the beginning: The referendum to leave the EU 23rd June 2016 Between then and March of 2017 it was business as usual, and then the UK served their withdrawal notice Invoked article 50 of the Treaty on European Union which sets out a 2 year plan to leave the EU That negotiation period expires on the 12th of April 2019 The leaving agreement must set out arrangements for withdrawal The agreement must then go through a few bureaucratic systems So what is behind all the mess? UK conservative party lead by Terresa May They established the department for International Trade (DIT) There has been a lot of back and forth between the UK and the EU The UK is being made an example of 2 years down the track, where are we now? The EU has been the better negotiators even though the UK is in the position of power The contents of this agreement are only that it sets up a transitional period of further deliberation to be in the EU until December 31st, 2020 This is essentially the UK still being apart of the EU but without a vote How has the deal been going in UK parliament?   Failure to negotiate: Article 50 provides for a negotiated withdrawal If there is no deal, The EU treaties cease to apply The EU technically can’t block them from leaving If there is no agreement, then trade falls back onto the world trade organization rules on tariffs and trade The EU operates similarly to a cartel What is Gibraltar? The financial sector seems to benefit more from being a part of the EU Why is it so beneficial for Financial services to be a part of the EU? The UK is now ranked the 2nd largest global conduit for corporate tax haven policies   Summary of the racket: Firms will set up a letterbox office in the City of London Then there will be subsidiaries in other EU countries One charges the other for intellectual property, and you essentially write off profits You have other countries wanting to do trade deals with the UK, without going through the EU   Next Friday: Finish off the series How the tax racket works Who is behind the “grass roots” remain protest organisations Thank you for listening, if you want to get into contact you can do so here. 

What's next for the UK and their status in the EU? What are the implications for the U.S. economy? Will there be another referendum voted on by the public? Where’s the energy, pro or against Brexit? Director of policy and research at Open Europe, Stephen Booth joins Dan and Amy to discuss.

There’s a lot of talk about trade wars lately so in our first episode of Nota Bene, we wanted to explore the current state of US trade policy including our trade wars with China and the European Union. We also explore the history of trade in the United States since World War II, what the Trump trade agenda entails, and what multi-national companies doing business abroad need to know to navigate the current trade environment. We’re joined by Scott Maberry. Scott is an International Trade partner in the firm's Washington, D.C. office and a member of the World Economic Forum. Scott counsels clients and litigates disputes in the areas of export controls, the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), anti-terrorism, economic sanctions, anti-boycott controls, anti-money laundering (AML), the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA), trade remedies including antidumping and countervailing duty (AD/CVD) matters, and Customs.  What You’ll Learn in This Episode: What is a trade war? Why are tariffs and how are they used as trade barriers? How World War II was an important marker in history with regard to US trade policy Are trade barriers good for the US economy in the long run or is it merely a short-term gain? How laws and regulations are the chosen weapons used by nations to fight trade wars What’s going on with the import duties placed on goods from China? The European Union, despite historically being a US ally, is now engaged in a trade war with the United States. What are trade blocks and why are they important when it comes to trade? How the US all but erased the ink off the Trans-Pacific Partnership Why and how multi-nationals with customers or supply chain outside of the US are greatly affected by the trade wars How tariffs in one country lead to retaliatory tariffs in another country and ultimately, no one wins in trade conflicts. The economic benefits of reduced tariffs What is the Trump trade agenda? Is it a good strategy for our economy? What is the scope of the current trade wars with China and the EU? What members of the C-Suite should be thinking about right now knowing all of this information about the current trade wars Resources Mentioned: Trade Act 1974 – Section 301 Office of the United State Trade Representative United States International Trade Commission United States Department of Commerce Contact Information:  Scott Maberry's firm profile Thank you for listening! Don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE to the show to receive every new episode delivered straight to your podcast player every Wednesday. If you enjoyed this episode, please help us get the word out about this podcast. Rate and Review this show in Apple Podcasts, Stitcher Radio, or Google Play. It helps other listeners find this show. Be sure to connect with us and reach out with any questions/concerns: LinkedIn Facebook Twitter Sheppard Mullin website This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not to be construed as legal advice specific to your circumstances. If you need help with any legal matter, be sure to consult with an attorney regarding your specific needs.  

With the Memorial Day weekend behind us, we look international at Italy's most recent political and economic turmoil. What's going on in Italy right now? What does it have to do with the EU? What does it have to do with investments you may have and what you can do about it? Tune in to this week's episode. Be a good steward. Subscribe to our weekly newsletter here: http://bit.ly/2BytAE5 Visit us online at www.iiefinancial.com and call 832-953-4998 to discuss your investment plan with Chuck, a uniquely Catholic Christian financial advisor. Don't forget to check out our other show on Breadbox Media- Salt and Light!

This episode was first broadcast as a webinar on 3 April 2017. The Life Sciences lawyers Charles Brasted, Elisabethann Wright, Fabien Roy, Helen Kimberley and Sahira Khwaja will discuss: What is the likely process from the serving of the Article 50 notice to the UK leaving the EU? What effect might Brexit have for existing and future marketing authorisations for medicinal products? How might medical device manufacturers be affected? How does the decision affect commercial contracts? What are the questions you should consider from an IP perspective? Is there anything you should do immediately? How can your businesses influence what happens next? This episode was first broadcast as a webinar on 3 April 2017. The webinar recording is available here: http://bit.ly/2CdePdR

This episode was first broadcast as a webinar on 30 March 2017. The UK is about to embark on a journey not previously taken by any other EU Member State.  The process for withdrawing from the EU is untested and there is much uncertainty about how it will run.  The UK now has two years to negotiate and reach an exit deal, unless all EU Member States unanimously agree to extend this deadline. During this episode, members of our Brexit Taskforce will consider: What next for the UK and the EU? What are the key issues for negotiation - and will they be up for negotiation? What should your business be doing now?  This webinar took place: 30 March 2017. The webinar recording is available here: http://bit.ly/2ARBn0w

How did Theresa May unlock the stalled negotiations with the EU? What is in the divorce settlement? And what does it mean for the next stage of talks? With Alex Barker and George Parker of the Financial Times, plus Henry Newman from the Open Europe think tank. Presented by Sebastian Payne. Produced by Madison Darbyshire. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Has the UK agreed a financial settlement with the EU? What does this mean for making progress with Brexit? Plus, what motivated Jeremy Corbyn’s attack on Morgan Stanley and bankers generally? With George Parker, Alex Barker, Martin Wolf and Miranda Green of the Financial Times. Presented by Sebastian Payne. Produced by Madison Darbyshire. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.