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Die EU plant ab 2028 einen Haushalt von fast zwei Billionen Euro – etwa ein Viertel davon müsste Deutschland tragen. CSU-Haushaltsexpertin Monika Hohlmeier warnt: „Das Erste, was man machen muss, ist erst einmal überprüfen, wie viel Geld wir tatsächlich brauchen und sind wirklich alle Ausgaben notwendig?“ Sie kritisiert, dass die EU-Kommission „große Budgetveränderungen machen kann, ohne das Parlament in Zukunft fragen zu müssen“, und pocht auf „demokratische Kontrolle“ im Sinne der Transparenz.Thomas de Maizière, Mitinitiator der „Initiative für einen handlungsfähigen Staat“, erklärt, warum Deutschland sich dringend modernisieren muss: „Wir sind zu langsam bei der Digitalisierung. Wir sind zu kompliziert bei Entscheidungen.“ Er vergleicht den Reformbedarf mit einem „Allmählichkeitsschaden: Am Anfang wird es nur nass hinter der Wand im Bad und irgendwann muss die Wand aufgerissen werden.“ Der Abschlussbericht mit 35 Reformvorschlägen liegt nun beim Bundespräsidenten.Forschungsministerin Dorothee Bär geht davon aus, dass Künstliche Intelligenz bis 2030 zehn Prozent des BIP ausmacht. Tech-Investor Florian Heinemann sieht darin keinen unrealistischen Anspruch: „Das zu versuchen, ist alternativlos.“ Er fordert, die Forschung „anwendungsnäher hinzubekommen und die Wertschöpfung hier zu halten“. Mit Blick auf die Corporate-Venture-Strategien vieler deutscher Unternehmen mahnt er: „Viele werden zu strategisch eng definiert. Es ist wahnsinnig schwer vorherzusagen, was in zehn Jahren relevant ist – man muss breiter denken.“Table.Briefings - For better informed decisions.Sie entscheiden besser, weil Sie besser informiert sind – das ist das Ziel von Table.Briefings. Wir verschaffen Ihnen mit jedem Professional Briefing, mit jeder Analyse und mit jedem Hintergrundstück einen Informationsvorsprung, am besten sogar einen Wettbewerbsvorteil. Table.Briefings bietet „Deep Journalism“, wir verbinden den Qualitätsanspruch von Leitmedien mit der Tiefenschärfe von Fachinformationen. Alle Informationen zum Trade.Table:https://table.media/aktion/tradetableProfessional Briefings kostenlos kennenlernen: table.media/testen Audio-Werbung Table.Today: jan.puhlmann@table.media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
A late night safe zone has found success in Wellington, and is being brought to Auckland. For the past eight years, Take 10, an initiative run by Vulnerable Support Charitable Trust (VSCT), has been offering a late-night safe zone on Wellington's Courtenay Place. Now, with the support of Auckland Council, the volunteer-run initiative is launching a 10 week pilot in Auckland's city centre. Operations Manager Leigh Keown told Kerre Woodham that they get a lot of students and young people on their night out, but it's for anyone who wants to have a break, get a glass of water, or charge their phone. She says everyone is welcome, and rather than walk around the streets, not knowing what to do, people can come to them for shelter. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jazz im Ruderboot, auf einer Wanderung oder in einer Almhütte? Das Jazzfestival Saalfelden hat sich einen Namen damit gemacht, große Musiker*innen und spannende Newcomer auch in die einmalige Natur der Alpenregion Saalfelden Leogang zu bringen. Wie es aus einer kleinen Initiative in einem Pferdestall zum europaweit gefeierten Treffen der Jazzszene wurde und worauf Intendant Mario Steidl bei seinem Lineup achtet, erzählen dir Kathrin Sander und Inka Schmeling, die beiden Gründerinnen der Reise-Plattform plazy.travel, in dieser Episode – wie immer in unter 10 Minuten.
Retired agent Stacey Perkins reviews one of the very first international Innocent Images cases, the investigation of Dmitry Bron, who, using the code name "Nanny 69," ran an international internet site named the Orchild Club in Virginia Beach that offered some 15,000 images of graphic child pornography. Stacey worked and managed the Innocent Images program for over two-thirds of her FBI career. She served in the FBI for 30 years. Check out episode show notes, photos, and related articles: https://jerriwilliams.com/361-stacey-perkins-nanny-69-launch-of-innocent-images-initiative/ Buy me a coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/JerriWilliams Join my Reader Team to get the FBI Reading Resource - Books about the FBI, written by FBI agents, the 20 clichés about the FBI Reality Checklist, and keep up to date on the FBI in books, TV, and movies via my monthly email. Join here. http://eepurl.com/dzCCmL Check out my FBI books, non-fiction and crime fiction, available as audiobooks, ebooks and paperbacks wherever books are sold. https://jerriwilliams.com/books/
In this episode of the Man Warrior King podcast, host Matt Hallock explores how the desire to please God can accidentally lead to passivity in marriage. He emphasizes the importance of taking action and partnering with God rather than constantly waiting FOR God. Through biblical examples, particularly the story of Jonathan, Matt encourages men to take initiative in their marriages and lives. He also discusses practical steps for change and highlights resources available for men seeking transformation.TakeawaysYour desire to please God can lead to inaction.Passivity in marriage can lead to deterioration.Women are attracted to men who take action.God desires partnership with us in our actions.Moses was rebuked for inaction; God wants us to move forward.Jonathan took initiative without direct revelation from God.Taking action can initiate God's miraculous work.You have a green light to act until told otherwise.Transformation can feel effortless with the right mindset.Resources like the Masculine Husband program can facilitate change.Pick up your copy of The DNA of a Man here: https://thrive.manwarriorking.com/dna-2025Join The Masculine Husband 3-month Marriage Intensive here: https://thrive.manwarriorking.com/masculinehusbandSubscribe to Matt and Man Warrior King on Youtube here: https://www.youtube.com/@manwarriorking/Chapters00:00 The Desire to Please God: A Double-Edged Sword07:25 Partnership with God: Action vs. Inaction12:56 Taking Initiative: The Story of Jonathan18:50 Practical Steps for Marital Improvement25:07 Transformative Change: The Masculine Husband Program27:27 Outro exported.mp3
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), a global leader in IT services, consulting, and business solutions, has collaborated with MIT Sloan Management Review (MIT SMR) to launch a new research series to explore the next phase of human and AI collaboration in large enterprises. As enterprises the world over are proactively investing in deploying AI-led solutions to transform their business operations, this multi-sectoral study deeply examines the new paradigms that will redefine the use of AI in global enterprise environments. In a series of research articles covering Manufacturing, Retail and Consumer Packaged Goods, BFSI, Life Sciences and Healthcare, Energy, Resources and Utilities, and Communications, Media and Technology sectors, the study investigates how business leaders are deploying AI augmented solutions to gain a competitive edge from better decisions. The study on the theme of Human-Centric AI spans six key sectors and finds that generative and predictive AI can initiate a transformative change that drives competitive advantage. The year-long research that was conceptualised and executed jointly by MIT SMR and TCS drew insights experts and pioneers from organisations such as Walmart, Meta, MasterCard, and Pernod Ricard. The research identifies one critical shift: AI is moving from advisor to architect. In simple terms, AI's value shifts from improving business processes to improving the quality of options to facilitate better decision-making. Companies that master this transition are pulling ahead of those still trapped in traditional decision-making frameworks. TCS' industry expertise in strategising and supporting large global organisations in their AI-led digital transformation journeys using both generative and predictive AI along with the academic rigor of MIT SMR bring forth new and fresh thinking about using AI to augment and inform Human Intelligence. The collaborative research has revealed the emergence of intelligent choice architectures (ICAs) - a new paradigm where human-centric AI systems proactively participate in structuring and shaping strategic decisions by generating novel options, predicting outcomes, and guiding choices. Michael Schrage, Research fellow at MIT Sloan's Initiative on the Digital Economy and report coauthor, said, "ICAs flip the script. They do not just learn from decisions - they learn how to improve the environment in which decisions are made. That's not analytics, that's architecture." Ashok Krish, Head, AI Practice, TCS, said, "By augmenting human judgment with machine intelligence, ICAs shift AI from task automation to building superior decision environments for complex multi-factorial situations, enabling more trackable, traceable outcomes that ensure accountability. They help align talent development strategies with organisational goals, making it easier to identify and nurture high-potential employees in the AI-era. Ultimately, ICAs foster environments where human judgement and AI work together seamlessly to create connected organisation intelligence, where smarter and more informed decisions are made." Through this new study with MIT SMR, TCS extends its long-standing commitment to understand and uncover new trends in the industry and aid partners in integrating new technologies and frameworks. Over the years, TCS has collaborated with MIT SMR on industry research about direct-to-consumer enterprises, workforce empowerment, digital inclusion, retailing, and customer experience among others. Through its partnership with MIT SMR and 50 other academic institutions, TCS curates collective intelligence that enterprises can tap into. The sector-specific study provides compelling examples of ICAs in action to optimize choices, reallocate decision rights, and boost their bottom lines. Organisations using GenAI have helped achieve higher productivity and efficiency and cut costs while unlocking newer growth opportunities. In retail, AI enables retailers to both anticipate and address ma...
Liebe Radsportfreunde, MOININGER und ein herzliches Willkommen zur 84. Folge der JAN ULLRICH ULTRAS.LIPOOOOOOOOOOO DU GEILE SAUU!!! Was eine Etappe, was ein Rennen. Florian Lipowitz rast bei der Bergankunft in Hautacam auf Platz 3 und hat das Podium in Sichtweite. Danke für diesen Husarenritt! 10 Sekunden hinter Vingegaard. Du musst Dich nicht verstecken! Warum du beim Schlussanstieg noch ein paar Kilometer warme Worte an Roglic verteilen musstest, das weiß keiner! Egal, weiter so Lipo!Lange sah es heute nach einem Vismatag aus...Doch mit Beginn der letzten bergigen 13 Km war von Visma nichts mehr zu sehen. UAE ergriff die Initiative und König Pogi fuhr die letzten 11,5 Km im Soloritt Richtung Etappensieg. Eine Machtdemonstration. Am Ende verlor Vingegaard über 2 min. Auch wenn das heute erst die 12. Etappe war, die Tour ist entschieden. Von seinem Sturz war nichts zu merken...Wie geht es weiter? Am Freitag wartet das Bergzeitfahren nach Peyragudes. 10,9 Km. Die ersten 3 Km sind flach, danach geht es mit 7,9% im Schnitt weiter! Es kann nur über Pogacar gehen! Wir dürfen gespannt sein wie Jonas und Remco den heutigen Tag verarbeitet haben und hoffen, dass Lipo mehr als beflügelt das Bergzeitfahren hochfliegt!Womit rechnet ihr morgen? Lasst' gerne eine Bewertung bei Spotify oder Apple Podcast für uns da, empfiehlt uns weiter und/oder meldet Euch auch gerne bei Fragen/Anregungen über unseren Instagram-Account.Wie immer -> Bleibt' positiv.Das Leben ist schön!Eure JAN ULLRICH ULTRAS.
Sie ist die Architektin eines neuen Weinbewusstseins. Christina Hilker ist keine von jenen, die sich erklären muss. Keine, die in lärmenden Runden lacht, um gesehen zu werden. Sie steht nicht im Mittelpunkt – sie ist auf eine besondere Weise der Mittelpunkt, ohne es zu fordern oder im Entferntesten zu wollen. Alles an ihr ist entschieden – das Gehen, das Schweigen, das Sehen. Weine zu probieren ist für sie ein authentischer Vorgang, kein banales Schmecken, ein Hören. Sie lauscht dem Wein. Sie versteht den Winzer, ohne ihn zu kennen. Seine Zweifel. Seine Geduld. Seine Entscheidung, es genau so zu lassen. Genuss bedeutet für sie nicht Überfluss – sondern Stille im Überfluss. Konzentration im Übermaß. Zwischen Gefühl und Kontrolle. Sie ist modern – weil sie Vergangenheit versteht. Und traditionell – weil sie Zukunft gestalten kann. Wer mit ihr arbeitet, merkt bald, dass sie keine Chefin ist. Sie ist Bewegung. Ihr Business ist diskret, fast lautlos. Und dennoch wirksam – wie Parfum in einem warmen Raum. Man erkennt sie an der Art, wie sie ein Restaurant betritt. Sie betritt den Saal nicht, sie umrahmt ihn. Ihre Schritte sind lautlos, nicht aus Demut, sondern aus Disziplin. Keine Spur von Eile, kein Lächeln, das um Gefallen buhlt. Nur Präsenz. Jeder Ort wird ein Teil von ihr, eine weitere Falte in einem makellos gefalteten Lebenslauf aus Duft, Licht, Substanz. Sie trägt keine Pose, keinen Stolz. Sie träumt nicht – sie visualisiert. Sie spricht nicht von Erfolg, sie sieht ihn voraus. Sie ist das Maß. Nicht durch Lautstärke. Durch Tiefe. Konzentration, die messbar scheint. Aus Präzision, die den Zufall ausschließt. Sie hat kein Dogma. Nur Prinzipien. Kontrolle. Initiative. Rhythmus. Und eine Intuition, die wirkt – weil sie nicht rät, sondern weiß. Manche nennen sie distanziert. Aber wer genau hinsieht, erkennt in ihrem Blick keine Distanz, sondern Respekt. Kein Abstand, sondern Verantwortung – ihrem Gegenüber und der Situation.
In dieser Episode werfen wir gemeinsam mit Arne Karstens von HX Expeditions einen Blick auf den aktuellen ESG-Report 2024 von HX Expeditions und eine wegweisende Initiative in der kanadischen Arktis: das erste Ausflugsprogramm in der Nordwestpassage, das in direkter Zusammenarbeit mit Inuit-Gemeinden entwickelt wurde.Wir sprechen über ambitionierte Nachhaltigkeitsziele, 19 % weniger Abfall, Müllsammelaktionen mit Gästen und die HX Foundation, die weltweit Projekte in Umwelt- und Bildungsarbeit fördert. Außerdem erklärt Arne, warum HX auf Einnahmen aus den neuen Exkursionen verzichtet – und wie diese Zusammenarbeit den Tourismus in der Arktis langfristig verändert.Ein Muss für alle, die sich für verantwortungsvolle Expeditionen und echte kulturelle Begegnungen interessieren.
On today's episode, Andy talks with Cory Gautereaux—Army veteran and founder of The G.O.A.T. Initiative—about what he's uncovered along remote sections of the southern border. From finding discarded passports from countries like China and Venezuela, to accessing a smuggler's Chinese phone, to identifying stretches of the border that remain completely unguarded, Cory shares raw details from the ground. To find out more about the GOAT Initiative, visit: https://thegoatinitiative.org/ Change Agents is an IRONCLAD Original Sponsors: Firecracker Farm Use code IRONCLAD to get 15% off your first order at https://firecracker.farm/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
God took the initiative in sending Christ to be born of the virgin Mary. He did not wait for a Deliverer to arise from us, He came to us in the person of Jesus.
Guten Morgen! Als Erstes geht es heute um die Epstein-Akten, deren Veröffentlichung nun doch nicht mehr vorangetrieben wird. Als Nächstes berichten wir über die neue „Initiative für einen handlungsfähigen Staat“, die ihren Abschlussbericht vorgelegt hat. Und last but not least blicken wir auf eine Erklärung von Professorin Frauke Brosius-Gersdorf zur geplatzten Wahl der Richter für das Bundesverfassungsgericht.
Episode 72 - Murdock and Marvel: 2007 Part 1 America continues to deal with the consequences of 9/11, and we are not mid-way through the 8 year Iraq War. Something seems to be changing on the comics landscape, as dark themes, destruction and war get more prevalent, and stories retreat to more conventional and traditional themes. Preshow Where did the podcast go? The Year in Comics Comics in Other Media DC Comics Other Publishers Sales & Industry Information Beginnings & Endings Eisner Awards Dan's Favorite The Year in Marvel Marvel had a huge year, with stories and events that would resonate into the company's future, both in the comics and on screen. As usual they won no awards, but they sold a lot of comics… TOTAL SERIES: 470 TOTAL NEW SERIES: 326 TOTAL ENDING SERIES: 306 THIS YEAR'S EVENT(S): One More Day (4), Silent War, The Initiative (80), World War Hulk (52), X-Men: Endangered Species (17), X-Men: Messiah Complex (13) BEST SELLING COMICS: Civil War #7 Events & Happenings New Titles (Ongoing and Limited) New Characters Series Ending Who's in the Bullpen/Passings ROOKIE OF THE YEAR: Jonathan Hickman Dan's Favorite Next week: 2007 Part 2 - The year in Daredevil Questions or comments We'd love to hear from you! Email us at questions@comicsovertime.com or find us on Twitter @comicsoftime. ------------------ THANKS TO THE FOLLOWING CREATORS AND RESOURCES Music: Our theme music is by the very talented Lesfm. You can find more about them and their music at https://pixabay.com/users/lesfm-22579021/. The Grand Comics Database: Dan uses custom queries against a downloadable copy of the GCD to construct his publisher, title and creator charts. Comichron: Our source for comic book sales data. Marvel Year By Year: A Visual History DC Comics Year By Year: A Visual Chronicle https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_films_based_on_English-language_comics https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Marvel_Comics_superhero_debuts https://comicbookreadingorders.com/marvel/event-timeline/ https://www.comic-con.org/awards/eisner-awards/past-recipients/past-recipients-1990s/
A police messaging service called STOPIT that was set up to report harassment on Melbourne's public transport system has led to more than 60 arrests over the last 3 years, in this edition of The Conversation Hour we discuss what role it has played in capturing and preventing instances of unwanted sexual behaviour which could otherwise go unreported.Also in this edition, outback killer, Bardley John Murdoch has died in prison, he was sentenced to life for the murder of British backpacker Peter Falconio , in 2005, we revisit the case that inspired Wolf Creek.Plus, what does a day off alcohol mean for your health and preserving heritage listing and green spaces while increasing housing.
Die Falken im Pentagon haben einen billigen Weg entdeckt, die US-Feuerkraft auf See massiv auszuweiten, ohne teure neue Kriegsschiffe zu bauen. Ihr (illegaler) Trick: Kurz- und Mittelstrecken-Raketen auf zivilen Schiffen abschussbereit in Containern zu verstecken. von Rainer Rupp
Die "Initiative für einen handlungsfähigen Staat" hat diese Woche ihren Abschlussbericht vorgelegt. Prof. Jasmin Riedl von der Bundeswehruniversität München erklärt, was darin steht und wie Vertrauen in den Staat wachsen kann.
Liebe Radsportfreunde, MOININGER und ein herzliches Willkommen zur 83. Folge der JAN ULLRICH ULTRAS.Das nächste Highspeed-Rennen bei der Tour de France 2025 ist vorbei. Es ging über die gesamte Distanz von 156 Km bei der 11. Etappe in und um Toulouse die Post ab.Am Ende siegte der Norweger Jonas Abrahamsen und holte den ersten Sieg für UNO-X-Mobility. Sein Ausreißversuch konnte auch vom heranrauschenden MvdP nicht gestoppt werden. Dem Niederländer fehlten letztendlich 7 Sekunden.Die Visma-Jungs ergriffen auf dem letzten Hügel - 8 Km vor Ziel - noch einmal die Initiative und griffen durch Vingegaard und Jorgensen an. Es war wohl eher ein "Hallo-Pogi-wir-sind-da" als echte Attacken.Pogacar selbst kam auf den letzten Kilometern zu Fall. So wie es aktuell aussieht hatte er wohl viel Glück und musste keine größeren Verletzungen erleiden. Das Favoritenfeld zeigte in diesem Zusammenhang großen Charakter, nahm die Füße hoch und wartete auf König Pogi. Schön, dass Fairness eine Rolle spielt!Wie geht es weiter? Am Donnerstag wartet das erste richtige Brett in den Bergen. Die Pyrenäen. Nach 180 Km endet die 12. Etappe in Hautacam. Hier hatte Vingegaard in 2022 mehr als eine Minute Vorsprung auf Pogacar. Wir dürfen mehr als gespannt sein und freuen uns auf ein Radsportfest. Womit rechnet ihr morgen? Sieg Pogi? Dauerangriff von Visma? Starte Lipo durch?Lasst' gerne eine Bewertung bei Spotify oder Apple Podcast für uns da, empfiehlt uns weiter und/oder meldet Euch auch gerne bei Fragen/Anregungen über unseren Instagram-Account.Wie immer -> Bleibt' positiv.Das Leben ist schön!Eure JAN ULLRICH ULTRAS.
250716PC: Alles Leben ist einsMensch Mahler am 16.07.2025 Papa, tut es dem Berg eigentlich weh, wenn wir ein Loch durch ihn bohren, nur damit Autos durchfahren können?Diese Frage seines kleinen Sohnes hat den Biologen und Philosophen Andreas Weber beschäftigt. Er ist auf der Suche nach einer Poetik des Lebendigen – alles Lebendigen. Der Ausweg aus der Klimakatastrophe und dem Artensterben könnte die Aneignung indigener Lebensformen sein. Kinder leben es uns vor: Bei ihnen lebt alles, das Spielzeug im Kinderzimmer und auch mit einem gefundenen Stein wird gesprochen. Im Laufe der Zeit – in der Adoleszenz – wird Heranwachsenden das Einssein mit allem, was sie umgibt, abtrainiert. Der Mensch wird herausgenommen, seine Rechte über die Rechte des Lebendigen in jeder Form gestellt. Der Ausweg: Wir geben allem in der Natur eine Rechtsform. Vorgemacht hat es Neuseeland: sie gaben einem Fluss eine juristische Größe. Inzwischen gibt es auch eine Initiative in Bayern. Menschen identifizieren sich mit dem Fluss Loisach und klagen seine Rechte ein. Demm: stirbt der Fluss, stirbt auch der Mensch. Auf die Spitze getrieben könnte man sagen: „Ich bin der Fluss, der Stein, der Baum.“ Alles hängt zusammen, wir sind ein Teil des Ganzen. Aufhören mit der Hybris, sich als Mensch über alles zu stellen und zu meinen, alles dominieren und domestizieren zu müssen. Wenn wir uns wieder als gleichberechtigter Teil eines Ganzen verstehen, werden wir damit aufhören, zu beherrschen, auszubeuten, alles als unseren Besitz zu betrachten. Vielleicht ist eine Erneuerung des Denkens der einzige Ausweg aus der globalen Krise des Klimawandels und des Artensterbens. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Die "Initiative handlungsfähiger Staat" fordert zügige Reformen. Die Unternehmerin Julia Jäkel ist Mitglied der Initiative. Sie betont, dass ein Staat aber nur schneller werde, wenn auch die Bürger mitmachten.
Kotek scrambles to save union ODOT jobs by punishing you with layoffs and raising your taxes: https://www.wweek.com/news/state/2025/07/13/as-kotek-scrambles-to-save-odot-union-jobs-here-are-positions-being-cut-and-vacated/ Actual ODOT jobs being cut: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NnnfWZP7_9AdorcoJHZq1dnYYTisAil_/view Rep Mannix files anti crime citizens initiative: https://oregoncatalyst.com/89412-rep-mannix-launches-anticrime-ballot-measure.html Trump dumps 2B boondoggle grant to Portland for ridiculous Rose Quarter project: https://oregoncatalyst.com/89409-trump-dumps-portland-grant-2b-boondoggle-director-resigns.html Judge cuts loose illegal tyranny asylum seeker; https://oregoncatalyst.com/89409-trump-dumps-portland-grant-2b-boondoggle-director-resigns.html Can tranny nonsense be turned back? https://www.campusreform.org/article/vanderbilt-medical-center-cuts-lgbtq-staff-ends-trans-buddy-program/28215 Trumps immigration policy strongly supported by polls: https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2025/07/new-poll-finds-trumps-immigration-policies-still-strongly/
Fewer than 10 percent of people with hypertension had their blood sugar under control & fewer than 66 percent of diabetics had metabolic disorder under control in 2019-21.
Today in the business of podcasting: Google is now indexing Instagram, Ausha's Jennfer Han talks about a recent BBC Studios case study, Digiday looks at the creator industrial complex, and IAB Tech Lab is working on an intiative to monetize LLMs scraping content and give control back to publishers. Find links to every article discussed by heading to the Download's section of SoundsProfitable.com, or clicking here to head straight to the post for today's episode.
The weekly news analysis from I Hate Politics: The DC Council looks to undo two citywide referendums: Initiative 82, which provided a path to equalize tipped minimum wages, and Initiative 83, which would change the district's elections to ranked-choice voting (RCV) and holds firm. The Moore administration in MD makes an employee buy-out offer and restaffs cabinet positions as reelection year approaches and the state's fiscal worries grow. Howard County, Maryland, considers a new approach to Adequate Public Facilities Ordinance even as school overcrowding eases. Former Congressman and billionaire David Trone endorses Even Glass for Montgomery County Executive. Music by Washington DC art-pop rock band, Catscan!
Today in the business of podcasting: Google is now indexing Instagram, Ausha's Jennfer Han talks about a recent BBC Studios case study, Digiday looks at the creator industrial complex, and IAB Tech Lab is working on an intiative to monetize LLMs scraping content and give control back to publishers. Find links to every article discussed by heading to the Download's section of SoundsProfitable.com, or clicking here to head straight to the post for today's episode.
Mit Kommentaren zum Bericht der sogenannten "Initiative für einen handlungsfähigen Staat" und zur Ankündigung von US-Präsident Trump, der Ukraine weitere Patriot-Waffensysteme zu liefern. www.deutschlandfunk.de, Presseschau
Wie kann die Leistungsfähigkeit staatlicher Institutionen verbessert werden? Mit dieser Frage hat sich die Initiative für einen handlungsfähigen Staat beschäftigt und Vorschläge vorgelegt. Und: So reagiert die EU auf den Zollbrief von Donald Trump. (22:07) Schulz, Josephine
Herzlich willkommen zu Ihrem morgendlichen Newsletter! Die Richterwahl der SPD-Kandidatin Frauke Brosius-Gersdorf ist geplatzt. Was das für die Koalition von Kanzler Merz bedeutet, erfahren Sie in unserem ersten Artikel. Danach gewährt uns Alexander Teske, ehemaliger Redakteur der „Tagesschau“, Einblick in sein Berufsleben bei der meistgesehenen Nachrichtensendung Deutschlands. In unserem letzten Artikel beleuchten wir eine private und behördliche Initiative, die Wege aus der Einsamkeit aufzeigt.
Vorschläge der "Initiative für einen handlungsfähigen Staat", Trump will mehr militärische Hilfe für die Ukraine und droht russischen Handelspartnern mit Strafzöllen, Wie eng ist die Freundschaft zwischen Russland und China, Weitere Meldungen im Überblick, #mittendrin im Ahrtal helfen junge Menschen Flutschäden zu beseitigen, Das Wetter
Initiative ep 407 Aired November 16, 1999 IMDB Summary Spike finds himself targeted by a group of commandos after he escapes from a military lab underneath the Sunnydale campus. Directed by: James A Contner Written By: Joss Whedon, Douglas Petrie, Tracey Forbes Connect with us Instagram www.instagram.com/themistergordo_pod Tik Tok @themistergordopodcast Email themistergordopod@gmail.com
Marketing and TV program producers John Dye and Rod Gustafson visited BYU-Idaho. They told students that faith will be best represented when those in the media do the work to fully understand the religions they are writing about and representing. Article: https://www.byui.edu/radio/local-news/the-faith-and-media-institute-wants-to-ensure-faith-is-respectfully-represented-in-modern-media
In this episode, Rob Brown breaks down how professionals can build serious influence even if they don't have a senior job title.Whether you're in accounting, law, consulting or corporate leadership, this episode gives bold strategies to lead from the middle. Rob dives into how to build trust, shape decisions and earn visibility without needing permission or power. Perfect for ambitious professionals who want to grow their internal brand and be seen as leaders before they're given the title.Key Takeaways:➜ Influence isn't linked to your job title➜ Visibility beats authority every time➜ Micro-alliances build momentum before meetings➜ Speak up early and often with value➜ Tell better stories to shift perceptions➜ Deliver more than you pitch➜ Initiative earns respect faster than ideasKiller Quotes:"Leadership is a posture, not a position""Influence is how you get the title, not what comes after""People follow clarity, not hierarchy""Quiet power moves the loudest things""If you want a seat at the table, act like you belong before you're invited""Contributions build visibility. Delivery builds trust""Stop waiting. Influence starts now"The Accounting Influencers Podcast (AIP) is aimed at accounting firm leaders, managers and partners looking to build their executive presence, influence and credibility both internally and externally.You can find this on youtube here: https://youtu.be/GtyuzKQC2sc◣━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━◢The Accounting Influencers Podcast serves accounting firm leaders, managers and partners looking to build their executive presence, influence and credibility both internally and externally. The show focuses on helping professionals strengthen their personal brand, stay informed about industry changes, and navigate disruptive forces affecting accounting business models and trends. The content includes solo insights from host Rob Brown as well as interviews or panel discussions with industry leaders. Check out the show on your preferred podcast app or platform, or go to the Accounting Influencers YouTube channel for all of the episodes in video format. Rob works with consultants/experts in the accounting space via personal interviews to create video snippets and thought leadership pieces. If you have success stories, valued expertise or a brand that needs amplifying, but lack the time to create thought leadership or video content, chat with Rob on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/therobbrownThanks to our sponsors:ADVANCETRACK OUTSOURCING. Transform your accounting firm with AdvanceTrack. Our top-tier offshoring solutions free your team from mundane tasks, allowing you to focus on growth and client engagement. Experience seamless scalability and expert support. Visit advancetrack.com and elevate your practice today. https://www.advancetrack.comIf you'd like to sponsor the show and elevate your brand with our audience, reach out to show host Rob Brown on LinkedIn and his team will reach out to fix up a chat to explore.
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Pippa speaks to Jameelah Ismail from Rape Crisis who are planning on Mandela Day to pack care packs for their Thuthuzela Care Centres. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is CapeTalk’s mid-afternoon show. This 2-hour respite from hard news encourages the audience to take the time to explore, taste, read and reflect. The show - presented by former journalist, baker and water sports enthusiast Pippa Hudson - is unashamedly lifestyle driven. Popular features include a daily profile interview #OnTheCouch at 1:10pm. Consumer issues are in the spotlight every Wednesday while the team also unpacks all things related to health, wealth & the environment. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Lunch with Pippa Hudson Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays between 13:00 and 15:00 (SA Time) to Lunch with Pippa Hudson broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/MdSlWEs or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/fDJWe69 Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media: CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Vorschläge der "Initiative für einen handlungsfähigen Staat", Trump will mehr militärische Hilfe für die Ukraine und droht russischen Handelspartnern mit Strafzöllen, Wie eng ist die Freundschaft zwischen Russland und China, Weitere Meldungen im Überblick, #mittendrin im Ahrtal helfen junge Menschen Flutschäden zu beseitigen, Das Wetter
On the show: -Pulling an all-nighter after the Hozier concert...We're too old for this -Initiative to help the deaf and hard of hearing travelers at the Rochester airport -Win the Day with James Whittaker- How to figure out life after High School -Match Game for Paul McCartney tickets -He's trying REALLY hard to make the most of his 15 minutes of fame -Jerk or Justified? Start eating before everyone else -Blame Gen X for the downfall of craft beer -Live together AFTER divorce -Could the answer be Yes for Live/Collective Soul tickets
With hospitals closing, an aging population and difficulty recruiting medical professionals, communities in rural Wisconsin face a growing healthcare crisis. The University of Wisconsin's School for Public Health's Orion Initiative seeks to reverse that trend. We'll talk with Orion Initiative CEO Amy Kind and geriatric care physician Christie Bartels. The post Orion Initiative Seeks to Fix Rural Wisconsin Healthcare appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.
Effizienter Lernen - Arbeiten - Leben! Der Selbstmanagement und Zeitmanagement Podcast!
In dieser Episode dreht sich alles um ein Thema, das für Eltern, Großeltern, Betreuer:innen, Trainer:innen und alle, die mit Kindern zu tun haben, besonders wichtig ist: Wie können wir Kinder dabei unterstützen, besser mit Leistungsdruck und Überforderung umzugehen? Thomas hat dazu einen ganz besonderen Gast eingeladen: Jennifer Meißner, Country Managerin für Deutschland, Österreich und die Schweiz bei der Super Chill Stiftung. Gemeinsam sprechen sie darüber, warum es so wichtig ist, dass Kinder schon früh lernen, sich selbst zu regulieren und wie ihnen die kostenlose, werbefreie Super Chill App dabei helfen kann. Ihr erfahrt, was hinter dem Konzept der App steckt, wie sie sich von klassischen Entspannungsprogrammen unterscheidet und mit welchen Herausforderungen Kinder heute im Alltag konfrontiert sind. Freut euch auf viele praktische Tipps, spannende Einblicke in das Thema mentale Gesundheit bei Kindern und erfahrt, wie auch kleine Rituale Großes bewirken können – für Kinder und Erwachsene gleichermaßen. Viel Spaß beim Zuhören! Zu unserem Gast: Jennifer Meißner, Country Managerin DACH bei Super Chill, bringt umfassende Expertise in gesamtwirtschaftlicher Unternehmensführung und Geschäftsentwicklung mit – ergänzt durch 15 Jahre Erfahrung in der Markenberatung. In ihrer neuen Rolle bei der Super Chill Stiftung verantwortet Jennifer Meißner den Ausbau im deutschsprachigen Raum. Das Ziel von Super Chill: Bis 2026 zehn Millionen Kindern europaweit zu mehr mentaler Resilienz und Wohlbefinden zu verhelfen. Herzstück der Initiative ist die kostenfreie Super Chill App für Kinder zwischen 6 und 10 Jahren. Durch einfache, aber wirkungsvolle Rituale sowie spielerische Übungen aus den Bereichen Achtsamkeit, Meditation oder Yoga hilft sie Kindern, ihre innere Balance zu stärken und ihre mentalen Superkräfte zu entfalten. Mehr über Super Chill findest du hier: **Hier geht es zum Werbepartner dieser Podcast-Folge**: https://selbst-management.biz/podcast-partner Links: - Kostenloser Mangold-Academy Bonus-Bereich: https://my.mangold.academy/anmeldung-vip-bereich-2/ - Goodie des Monats: https://my.mangold.academy/courses/einstieg-in-das-selbstmanagement/lessons/goodie-des-monats/ - SelbstmanagementRocks Masterclass: https://selbst-management.biz/selbstmanagement-rocks-masterclass/ - Mein LinkedIn Profil: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomasmangold/
This week, we're tackling a critical health crisis affecting millions in India - Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD). Join us as hosts Kym McNicholas and Dr. John Phillips talk with the visionary father-daughter duo behind iiV Health Systems, Alfred and Pooja Arambhan! With diabetes rates soaring in India, PAD has become a silent epidemic leading to devastating complications including amputations. The Arambhans have groundbreaking PAD testing technology that's changing the game for early detection and treatment. Their journey from concept to market hasn't been easy, but their innovation is now saving limbs and lives! Discover how their technology is revolutionizing vascular care in a region where nearly 77% of patients with PAD also have diabetes. #HeartOfInnovation #PADAwareness #MedTech #HealthcareInnovation #peripheralarterydisease #vascular #padtesting
This week we're talking about Microsoft and Xbox layoffs, The Initiative shutdown with Perfect Dark's cancellation, and a whole lot more!
The next generation of America's leaders are rising up to the challenge. Iowa's Dillon Fillion, 21 years of age, joins the show to talk about why he is running for office in Iowa's 81st House District. Dillon is a hard working America First patriot with a very simple message: GET INVOLVED AND STAY INVOLVED. Putting the country back on the right track starts and ends with all of us and the decisions that we make. We are the leaders we've been waiting for. PLUS LIVE CALLS: 631-527-4545 Support Dillon's campaign at www.DillonFillion.com Join UNGOVERNED on LFA TV every MONDAY - FRIDAY from 10am to 11am EASTERN! www.FarashMedia.com www.LFATV.us www.OFPFarms.com www.MyPatriotSupply.com/UNGOVERNED www.SLNT.com/SHAWN www.PatriotMobile.com/FARASH
On today's episode, Tidal Grow Agriscience's Norm Davy discusses the Formulator Strategic Alliance, a new initiative that looks to reshape crop input delivery through local manufacturing, sustainable technology and trusted partnerships to benefit American growers.Supporting the People who Support AgricultureThank you to this month's sponsors who makes it possible to get you your daily news. Please feel free to visit their website.2025 Crop Consultant Conference - https://myaglife.com/crop-consultant-conference/
This week we mostly talk about the big news last week where Microsoft laid off over 9000 workers across the entire company, including heavy losses at Xbox. The studio The Initiative got closed and Perfect Dark cancelled, as well as Zenimax Online's next MMO game, and Forza Motorsports. #microsoft #xbox #layoffs #perfectdark #bethesda #zenimax #videogames #allyoucangeek #aycg #podcast
Today we're wrapping up our eight-part series by exploring how labor and economic justice nonprofits can advance their missions through advocacy. We'll cover recent developments and examine both lobbying and non-lobbying strategies that advocates are using to improve economic justice for all. Attorneys for this episode Tim Mooney Susan Finkle Sourlis Sarah Efthymiou Shownotes Current Events / Executive Orders · Trump Administration Directives Impacting Workers o In March, President Trump issued an executive order exempting national security agencies from the Civil Service Reform Act of 1978. The EO revokes collective bargaining rights for over a million federal workers, hindering their ability to organize and improve working conditions. o In January 2025, an executive order paused the planned increase of the minimum wage for federal contract workers to $17/hour, reversing wage gains for thousands of low-wage employees. o In March 2025, another executive order directed the Department of Labor to halt enforcement of protections against misclassification for independent contractors, adopting a worker-unfriendly test that limits employee eligibility for wage and hour protections. · Illegal ICE & DHS workplace raids: ICE, racing to fulfill the Trump Administration's goal to increase deportations, is increasingly targeting work sites for immigration sweeps in LA and other major cities. In addition to loss of essential income for workers who are afraid to show up for work, this escalation is a chilling effect on businesses and local communities. Non-lobbying Advocacy Advocacy can take many forms, and lobbying is just one form. Your organization can engage in non-lobbying activities like: Organizing, educating the public, conducting research, executive branch and regulatory activities, training and litigation are just a few examples. · Educating the Public o Nonprofits that support immigrant workers, such as The Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights (CHIRLA), are sharing "know your rights” info, so workers are better prepared if stopped by immigration officials. Other groups provide information for employers, such as the National Employment Law Project's What to do if Immigration Comes to Your Workplace. · Identify & advocate to supportive government officials: o Find your allies in government and encourage them to continue to defend their communities. Many nonprofits have lauded Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass' and California Governor Gavin Newsom's public criticism of the federal government's actions in LA, describing the deployment of military forces to the city as an overreach and a violation of state sovereignty. · Holding a Rally o In February, federal workers organized coordinated “Save Our Services Day of Action” events in multiple cities to build a broader network of support and to put pressure on the administration and Congress to block the illegal firing of fed workers · Litigation as Advocacy o A multi-state coalition of nonprofits, unions, and local governments sued the Trump Administration over mass layoffs of federal workers without approval of Congress. Lobbying · Pro-Worker Legislation o Nevada's state legislature is currently considering expanding their existing Paid Family & Medical Leave program beyond state employees · Ballot Initiatives Coming on the heels of several key wins in 2024 (Alaska, Missouri, and AZ), already seeing upcoming ballot measures o A potential Ohio Nov 2025 ballot initiative to increase minimum wage to $15/hour; and Oklahoma qualified June 2026 ballot measure to increase the state's minimum wage to $15/hour Resources · Power & Equity: The Advocacy Playbook for Labor and Economic Justice · Practical Guidance: What your nonprofit needs to know about lobbying in your state · Investing in Change: A Funder's Guide to Supporting Advocacy · What is Advocacy? 2.0 · Seize the Initiative
Meet Craig Smith, who shares a significant mental health initiative that he's driving in his community and the impact it has already made on people. Well done Craig! Learn more via https://www.matesincorporated.com.au/
This week! Layoffs at Microsoft and a lot of collateral damage, Helldivers 2 coming to Xbox, Switch prices up in Canada, Greg's CO2 detector goes off (don't worry, he's OK, everyone's OK), Expedition 33, Yakuza 0 Director's Cut, Peak, and much, much more. Join us, won't you? https://youtube.com/live/5IUCsB8iCFo Links of interest: Microsoft layoffs Everwild canceled Zenimax Online Studios MMO canceled Perfect Dark canceled, Initiative closed Romero Games shooter canceled, studio closed? Helldivers 2 is coming to Xbox Switch 1 prices go up in Canada Clair Obscur Expedition 33 Yakuza 0 Director's Cut Peak Promise Mascot Agency Paradise Killer Greg Sewart's Extra Life Page Player One Podcast Discord Greg Streams on Twitch Growing Up Gaming - The Nintendo 64 Add us in Apple Podcasts Check out Greg's web series Generation 16 - click here. And take a trip over to Phil's YouTube Channel to see some awesome retro game vids. Follow us on twitter at twitter.com/p1podcast. Thanks for listening! Don't forget to visit our new web site at www.playeronepodcast.com. Running time: 01:29:30
In this Morning Manna episode, we examine Solomon's piercing question: “How long wilt thou sleep, O sluggard?” (Proverbs 6:9). Verses 9–11 warn us that spiritual laziness opens the door to unexpected loss—poverty doesn't announce itself; it sneaks in like a traveler and attacks like an armed man. We'll reflect on the hidden dangers of procrastination, the deception of ease, and why a restful heart still requires a watchful spirit.Join the leading community for Conservative Christians! https://www.FaithandValues.comYou can partner with us by visiting https://www.FaithandValues.com/donate, calling 1-800-576-2116, or by mail at PO Box 399 Vero Beach, FL 32961.Get high-quality emergency preparedness food today from American Reserves!https://www.AmericanReserves.comIt's the Final Day! The day Jesus Christ bursts into our dimension of time, space, and matter. Now available in eBook and audio formats! Order Final Day from Amazon today!https://www.amazon.com/Final-Day-Characteristics-Second-Coming/dp/0578260816/Apple users, you can download the audio version on Apple Books! https://books.apple.com/us/audiobook/final-day-10-characteristics-of-the-second-coming/id1687129858Purchase the 4-part DVD set or start streaming Sacrificing Liberty today. https://www.sacrificingliberty.com/watchThe Fauci Elf is a hilarious gift guaranteed to make your friends laugh! Order yours today! https://tru.news/faucielf
Resources for the Community___________________________________________________________________https://linktr.ee/theplussidezpodcast Ro - Telehealth for GLP1 weight management https://ro.co/weight-loss/?utm_source=plussidez&utm_medium=partnership&utm_campaign=comms_yt&utm_content=45497&utm_term=55Find Your US Representatives https://www.usa.gov/elected-officials United States Patent & Trademark Office Website and Email https://www.uspto.gov/usptoinfo@uspto.govi-MAK Websitehttps://www.i-mak.org/i-MAK Briefs & Reports https://www.i-mak.org/resource-type/briefs/______________________________________________________________________Tahir Amin, founder of I-MAK, joins us to break down why GLP-1 meds like Ozempic and Mounjaro stay so pricey. We dig into evergreening, patent thickets, and how pharma companies use legal loopholes to delay generics and extend monopolies.We also explore why some companies spend more on stock buybacks than drug innovation—and what that means for access. If you've felt exploited by the system, you're not alone. But there's hope. Learn about the policy changes ahead and how you can take action to fight for affordable meds.Tahir Amin bio:Tahir Amin is a founder and CEO of the Initiative for Medicines, Access & Knowledge (I-MAK), a nonprofit organisation working to address the systemic inequities in how medicines are developed and distributed. He has over 30 years of experience in intellectual property (IP) law, during which he has practised with two of the leading IP law firms in the United Kingdom and served as IP Counsel for multinational corporations. His work focuses on changing the structural power dynamics that allow health and economic inequities to persist by challenging and re-shaping IP laws and the related global political economy to better serve the public interest. He is a former Harvard Medical School Fellow in the Department of Global Health & Social Medicine and has served as legal advisor/consultant to many international groups, including the European Patent Office and World Health Organization, as well as testifying before the U.S. Congress on intellectual property and unsustainable drug prices.Special Guest Co-Host, Amanda Bonello from GLP-1 Collective https://glp1collective.org/ _______________________________Send us Fan Mail!Support the showKim Carlos, Executive Producer TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@dmfkim?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dmfkimonmounjaro?igsh=aDF6dnlmbHBoYmJn&utm_source=qr Kat Carter, Associate Producer TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@katcarter7?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mrskatcarter?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==
In Episode 550 of Spawn on Me, host Kahlief Adams and guest host Cam Hawkins dive into the massive Xbox layoffs and the fallout from Summer Game Fest coverage we missed.Xbox Layoffs Recap: Dissecting Microsoft's July 2nd cuts of approximately 9,000 jobs across Xbox and gaming studios including Rare, Initiative, Turn 10, ZeniMax, and King Barcelona. We also discuss the cancellation of major projects like Everwild and Perfect Dark.Industry Reaction: We analyze Phil Spencer's internal memo and the controversial suggestion for impacted staff to leverage AI tools like Copilot for job hunting.Studio-by-Studio Breakdown: Who's affected? Rare, Turn 10, Initiative, ZeniMax, King Barcelona, and others. What does this mean for the future of Xbox exclusives?SGF Missed Gems: A quick roundup of standout announcements from Summer Game Fest that slipped under the radar in our previous coverage.Stay tuned and subscribe for more gaming breakdowns with a focus on people of color in the industry.