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The guys splice a Trinidad Sour with a Piña Colada-- is it a tasteful hybrid or a disgusting abomination?ANGOSTURA COLADA1.5oz/45ml Angostura Bitters.5oz/15ml Overproof Rum (preferably Smith & Cross)2oz/60ml Pineapple Juice1oz/30ml Lime Juice1.5oz/45ml Cream of Coconut (such as Coco Lopez)Add ingredients into a shaker with ice. Shake until well chilled and strain into a large snifter over ice. Garnish with freshly grated nutmeg and pineapple fronds.Recipe via Liquor.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Las noticias para hoy, jueves, 28 de agosto de 2023: Luego de varios meses de especulación, Jenniffer González anuncia su intención de retar a Pedro Pierluisi por la candidatura del PNP para la gobernación. Además, estudio revela que la gran mayoría de la población retirada contempla regresar a trabajar y las autoridades confiscan un vehículo atado al asesinato de las dos adolescentes encontradas en el área de Piñones, en Loíza. En Diario es una producción de GFR Media. Este episodio fue producido, editado y presentado por J. Miguel Santiago Colón. La música original utilizada en esta edición fue compuesta por Rigoberto Alvarado. ¡Lindo jueves!
Podcast: LAS NOTICIAS CON CALLE DE 27 DE SEPTIEMBRE DE 2023 - Rectora queda fuera de Ciencias Médicas y ahora - El Vocero - Tirotean a TunTun y lo arrestar por tener arma alterada - PH - Arrestan sujeto vinculado a asesinato de menores de 13 años en Piñones - El Vocero - Juez encuentra que Trump tenía montao un fraude para hacer ver que tenía mucho más dinero de lo que realmente tenía - NBC - Niveles de calor de septiembre muestran récord de temperaturas a nivel global - Axios - CESCO Digital casi nadie lo usa para renovar marbete - Primera Hora - Sube el petróleo a 95- Brent Crude - Superfondo de 19 zonas por ultra contaminación - El Nuevo Día - Cuba permite a empresarios buscar oportunidades en Miami - Miami Herald - Acaban los chavos para pagar renta, agua y luz, sobrantes para construir propiedades en Vieques - El Nuevo Día - Operan la AMA mientras negocian sueldos de empleados - El Nuevo Día - Regresaría Net Neutrality para evitar que empresas grandes hagan monopolios - FCC - Un hotel en playa de Vega Baja a empresa que acaba de arrancar - Metro - Esta noche segundo debate de republicanos - WSJ - FTC demanda a Amazon por monopolios - Bloomberg - Le meten mano a jefe de Evergrande en China por pedir quiebra de empresa en Estados Unidos - Bloomberg - Senado federal aprueba medida para obligar a Cámara federal a evitar cierre federal, pero conservadores no quieren aprobar medida - WashPost - Pensionados terminan volviendo a trabajar - Primera Hora - PYMES dicen que no reciben chavos prometidos por DDEC - El Nuevo Día En Liberty, el nuevo iPhone 15 Pro va por cuenta de Liberty. No te pierdas el iPhone Pro más ligero de todos; con rendimiento a otro nivel; cámara angular; nuevo botón de acción; batería para todo el día; y muchísimo más. Cámbiate hoy a Liberty y recibe $650 para el saldo del equipo con tu compañía actual. Lleva tu número a la mejor red móvil en Puerto Rico. Liberty. Tu mundo mejor conectado. Incluye auspicio
The buzz about AI focuses on how we can bolster our skills, knowledge and efficiency. But what role can AI play in enriching our lives as social beings with feelings, relationships and dreams? In this special interview, Mustafa Suleyman and Reid Hoffman — co-founders of Inflection AI, and two of the leading AI minds today — sit down to discuss the human-centered ideals at the core of Mustafa's cutting-edge work. They offer a clear eyed, optimistic view on how AI will revolutionize our lives.Mustafa discusses his early experiences with AI, his pioneering work with DeepMind and Google, and the ideals that were central in creating the AI Assistant, Pi. He also discusses how we should be actively creating the future that we want to see, as outlined in his recent book, The Coming Wave. This interview is also the ideal primer for our upcoming miniseries "AI and You," in which Reid will talk with an array of AI leaders (including Mustafa) to explore how you can harness AI to scale your productivity, your business, and yourself, while staying safe in the process.Register for our live October Strategy Session: https://mastersofscale.com/AISubscribe to the Masters of Scale weekly newsletter: https://mastersofscale.com/subscribeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In this week's episode, Kemi continues her exploration of the faculty researcher and PI journey, focusing on a critical yet often overlooked aspect—the challenging seasons. With a mix of personal anecdotes and coaching insights, she reveals the normalcy of these tough phases and urges us to acknowledge that we are not alone in facing them. The episode emphasizes the importance of recognizing these challenges as a natural part of the journey, remembering that they are temporary, and, most crucially, prioritizing self-care. The message is clear: if you're currently navigating a tough season, this episode offers invaluable guidance to help you emerge stronger and more resilient. Don't miss it!And if you'd like to learn more foundational career navigation concepts for women of color in academic medicine and public health, sign up for our KD Coaching Foundations Series: www.kemidoll.com/foundations.
On this episode, we'll be covering the Season 5 Episode 2 of Love After Lockup! On this Episode, Andy doesn't get to come into Britany's kid's Birthday Party, Asonte is nowhere to be found, but a PI finds Auntie, Sharae's son Richie thinks a meeting between his Dad and his Bonus Dad is a bad idea, Melissa greets Louie with a cheerleader outfit and his mom, and we hear about the tough times Chelsea and Mikey had since they were last on the show. As always, we'll end with our students of the week, class dunces and live lessons. If you like what you hear, please give us a five star rating and leave a review. If you/ also watch 90 Day Fiance, you should check out our other podcast feed. You can reach us on Instagram (@90DayMmkay) or shoot us an email at
Po wielki hicie czyli analizie Bąbli Zimna i Pióropuszy, „Mówi się” nie zatrzymuje. Asia i Szymon rzucają się na tytuły z portali. Czy przegną? Czy narażą się internautom? Konwencja ocinka prosta jak konewka. Asia tytuł – Szymon tytuł. Może być tak, że internet się wyłączy a wifi padnie. Mówisiowcy wchodzą na grząski grunt redakcji portali. Asia i Szymon wnikną w głowy autorów tytułów i dokonają symulacji powstawania plotki. Czy sami się staną ich ofiarami?
Brother Marty Leeds, teacher & preacher of the Gnostic Academy returns to InnerVerse! We talk about what's new at his online church and his move to Missouri, real Gnosticism vs. troofer victimhood, the value in scripture as allegory, transcendental numbers, the Chi Rho symbol, Pi and the generative powers, being a disciple of math, the septenary cipher on your hands, the riddle to find the middle, the self-evident nature of Truth, and the fractal hand of God. In the Plus+ Extension, you'll learn about how Gödel's incompleteness theorem informs us about our closed-system realm. Next, we speculate about what's at the north pole, discuss Jesus as the demiurge (in a good way), the eternal cycles of destruction and regeneration, ascension cults, individual transcendence, going to heaven, and why God is the ultimate hilarious comedian. Support InnerVerse Rokfin and Patreon for extended episodes!https://rokfin.com/stream/39415https://www.patreon.com/posts/89802794 EPISODE LINKSVideo Episode - https://youtu.be/YYe3SrCUcCshttps://gnosticacademy.org/Featured Music - "The Whistle, the Call and the Cry" by Marty Leedshttps://www.innerversepodcast.com/season-9/marty-leeds-pi TELEGRAM LINKShttps://t.me/innerversepodcasthttps://t.me/innerversepodcastchat GET TUNEDhttps://www.innerversepodcast.com/sound-healing SUPPORT INNERVERSEInnerVerse Merch - https://www.innerversemerch.comTippecanoe Herbs - Use INNERVERSE code at checkout - https://tippecanoeherbs.com/Spirit Whirled: July's End) - https://tinyurl.com/2dhsarasSpirit Whirled: The Holy Sailors - https://tinyurl.com/4wyd5ecsA Godsacre For Winds of the Soul - https://tinyurl.com/2p9xpdn3Buy from Clive de Carle with this link to support InnerVerse with your purchase - https://clivedecarle.ositracker.com/197164/11489The Aquacure AC50 (Use "innerverse" as a coupon code for a 15% discount) - https://eagle-research.com/product/ac50TT InnerVerse intro theme by Conspiracy Music Guru - https://www.conspiracymusicguru.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
====================================================SUSCRIBETEhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNpffyr-7_zP1x1lS89ByaQ?sub_confirmation=1==================================================== DEVOCIÓN MATUTINA PARA ADOLESCENTES 2023“QUIERO CONOCERTE”Narrado por: Isa ValenDesde: Buenos Aires, ArgentinaUna cortesía de DR'Ministries y Canaan Seventh-Day Adventist Church26 DE SEPTIEMBRE DEL 2023 BUEN FRUTO "Así es, de la misma manera que puedes identificar un árbol por su fruto, puedes identificar a la gente por sus acciones" (Mateo 7:20, NTV). El árbol de aguacate produce aguacates; el manzano, manzanas; el árbol de guayaba, guayabas; el banano, plátanos; y el duraznero, duraznos. Esta información parece obvia. Sería muy extraño si dijera que un manzano produce sandías. De hecho, esto sería imposible, porque, aunque hay muchos árboles, cada uno de ellos da un fruto específico y, con solo mirar el fruto, es posible saber de qué árbol proviene.En el reino espiritual sucede de la misma forma. La Biblia dice que las personas son reconocidas como seguidoras de Jesús por el fruto que producen. Los verdaderos cristianos producen el fruto del Espíritu: "amor, alegría, paz, paciencia, amabilidad, bondad, fidelidad, humildad y dominio propio" (Gál. 5:22, 23).Quien no es guiado por el Espíritu produce impureza, indecencia, idolatría, hechicería, odio, discordia, celos, ira, egoísmo, desarmonía, envidia; borracheras y otras cosas similares (Gal. 5:19-21).TU COMPORTAMIENTO, PREVELA QUE ESTÁS SIENDO GUIADO POR EL ESPÍRITU DE DIOS. ¿Qué tipo de fruto has estado produciendo? Piénsalo, y pide al Espíritu Santo que te ayude a producir buenos frutos.
Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel look over the life and work of Ferdinand Piëch. Born in the famous Porsche dynasty, Piëch was a visionary engineer who created the double Le Mans-winning Porsche 917, the revolutionary Audi Quattro and the mighty Bugatti Veyron. He transformed the fortunes of Audi and made Volkswagen the world's biggest car maker. But was there a dark side to his character? Get your exclusive NordVPN deal here nordvpn.com/intercooler. It's risk-free with Nord's 30-day money-back guarantee!The best writers, the finest stories and no ads, all on The Intercooler's beautiful website. Visit www.the-intercooler.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Laurea e Master al Politecnico di Milano, PhD al MIT di Boston e founder di una startup accelerata da Y Combinator nella Silicon Valley. Fred ha il curriculum del “perfetto” tech entrepreneur. Fred, insieme alla sua co-founder Alice Melocchi, ha fondato Multiply Labs, startup che sviluppa sistemi robotici avanzati per la produzione di farmaci personalizzati. Dal 2016 Multiply Labs ha raccolto 25 milioni di dollari tra seed round e serie A, capitali fondamentali per poter sviluppare un prodotto così complesso. Fred ci racconta infatti la dura vita che deve affrontare una startup che produce hardware, i lunghi anni di ricerca, le difficoltà nel convincere gli investitori e gli errori nel trovare il mercato ideale. Con Fred, Inès ha parlato anche di un'altra grande università americana, il famoso Massachusetts Institute of Technology, MIT, e di come Fred abbia trovato un modo di farsi strada in un ambiente estremamente competitivo. SPONSOR Questo episodio è sponsorizzato da Westwing, il negozio online di Home & Living preferito in Italia dove potrete trovare un grandissimo assortimento di prodotti per la vostra casa, dei brand di design più famosi, ma anche della loro Westwing collection. Westwing ha deciso di offrire a tutti gli ascoltatori di Made IT uno sconto del 15% su vi basterà inserire il codice MADEIT al check out. Avrete il 15% di sconto, valido fino al 30 settembre, per cui affrettatevi. https://westwing.me/madeit RINGRAZIAMENTI Vogliamo ringraziare BAIA, la Business Association Italy America, per la loro partnership. BAIA è un'associazione non profit che opera nella San Francisco Bay Area dal 2006 e ci sta aiutando a promuovere questa serie con i loro membri. BAIA è gestita da un gruppo di professionisti italiani a San Francisco che crea opportunità di networking professionale all'interno della comunità italiana e italo-americana, facilitando lo scambio aperto di conoscenze tra l'Italia e gli Stati Uniti attraverso eventi per manager e imprenditori in Silicon Valley. Più informazioni sul sito https://www.baia-network.org/ e se siete in Silicon Valley vi consigliamo anche di iscrivervi alla loro newsletter. SOCIAL MEDIA Se vi piace il podcast, il modo migliore per dircelo o per darci un feedback (e quello che ci aiuta di più a farlo diffondere) è semplicemente lasciare una recensione a 5 stelle o un commento su Spotify o l'app di Apple Podcast. Ci ha aiuta davvero tantissimo, quindi non esitate :) Se volete farci delle domande o seguirci, potete farlo qui: Instagram @madeit.podcast LinkedIn @madeitpodcast
En una nueva edición de Los Columnistas de Mesa Central, Carolina Urrejola junto a Kike Mujica conversaron con Josefina Araos y Patricio Fernández sobre seguridad, los dichos de Sebastián Piñera y el Consejo Constitucional.
UPPLÄSNING: Lars Ekborg (arkivinspelning från 1957) Önskad av Ove Söderström i Växjö. DIKT: ”Ångest, ångest är min arvedel” av Pär LagerkvistDIKTSAMLING: Ångest (Bonniers, 1916)MUSIK: Marin Marais: Sarabande ur Pièces de violes, bok 3EXEKUTÖR: Jean-Guihen Queyras, cello, Alexandre Tharaud, piano
Piştî êrîşkirina dironî li ser frokexeyena Arbîd li bajarê Silêmanî hejmarek ji endamên hêzên asayişa dij-terorê ya YNK hatine koştin û birindarkirin. Êrîşa dironî bû sedema bandoreke mezin ya navxweyî û navdewletî. Bêtir li ser wê babetê û babetên din di nav raporta Ehmed Xefûr ji Hewlêrê heye.
Carolina looks to start a season 4-0 for the first time since 1997, but it won't be easy as the Heels travel to face a frustrated Pitt team (3:57)Romani Thurman from Carolina volleyball joins to talk the season so far, new coach Mike Schall and her famous father (24:45)Alijah Huzzie joins to talk the Tar Heel secondary, transferring from ETSU and if there was PI on the final play against Appalachian State (42:42)Plus: #5SecondChallenge (1:03:55), Remember Those Guys? (1:11:45), Gil Hanse (1:18:42), Da Baby (1:24:14) and...STUNNINGLY...NFTs are worthless (1:29:57) See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
If you or someone you're mentoring is new to writing peer reviewed papers, this episode is for you! Kayla and Sally break down the logistics to get you from blank page to final proofs. We discuss planning out your figures, managing your references, crafting an intro, choosing a journal, navigating coauthor drama, and more.What should you do if your PI is (really) slow to read your drafts? What actually is a good paper? (Spoiler alert: the conclusions match the data) What's the deal with review papers? Learn from our mistakes and set yourself (or your students/mentees) up for success!
Acomi and Turk182 break down the shortcomings of Low Blow (1986). Turk compares Leo Fong's martial arts detective to Shane Black's downtrodden, former Secret Service agent turned PI in The Last Boy Scout (1991). Low Blow serves as another example for Acomi and Turk to talk about investing yourself in your project and being passionate about the work you do. This also leads them into talking about how passionate and dedicated they are you their 9 to 5 jobs, versus some people who may not be, as much. #OMTWF #Acomi #Turk182 #KorovaEntertainment #LowBlow #TheLastBoyScout #TonyScott #Tombstone #work Follow Acomi on Twitter at @AcomiDraws and on Instagram at AcomiDraws. Follow Turk182 on Twitter at @Turk182_KE and on Instagram at Turk182_KE.
Dan Bardell and Jacob Tanswell preview the first match of the Europa Conference League against Legia Warsaw at Marshall Józef Piłsudski's Municipal Stadium.. Supported by: LUKE Get 20% off when using our code 'TVV' at checkout. ______________ Interested in sponsoring 1874: The Aston Villa Channel? Email us at studio@1874.io 1874: The Aston Villa Channel uses the cutting-edge web based live streaming and recording studio Evmux (https://www.evmux.com). All data is provided by Sportsmonk a trustworthy and affordable data supplier (https://www.sportmonks.com). Presenters: @DanBardel16 and @J_Tanswell Show: #PS Episode: 17 Tags: #avfc, #astonvilla, #villa, #legia-warsaw, #match-preview #epl #premierleague
Zapraszam na rozmowę o piłce nożnej, ale w inny sposób, niż zwykle. Mało będzie o samych bramkach, czy statystykach. Więcej o relacjach, wierze w zawodników, twarzy futbolu, której nie widać od razu. Tak właśnie o piłce nożnej pisze Michał Okoński, który przy okazji premiery swojej nowej książki zagościł. Rozmawialiśmy jeszcze przed ostatnimi meczami reprezentacji i zerwaniem kontraktu z Fernando Santosem - to tak nawiasem mówiąc. Książka Michała Okońskiego "Stałe fragmenty. Piękny i wstrętny. Opowieść o dwóch twarzach futbolu": https://www.znak.com.pl/ksiazka/stale-fragmenty-piekny-i-wstretny-opowiesc-o-dwoch-twarzach-futbolu-okonski-michal-257614 Michał Okoński jest pisarzem i dziennikarzem związanym z Tygodnikiem Powszechnym, oraz ekspertem Viaplay Sport.
Today on the podcast Eric is joined by Monica Danna to go over the latest news from the Houston restaurant and bar scene. The pair discuss chef Emmanuel Chavez of Tatemó being named to Food & Wine's Best New Chef's list for 2023, Levi Goode going solo for 2 new projects under his personal brand, and Dough Zone Dumpling House opening it's first Houston location on October 2nd. In the Restaurants of the Week Nonno's Family Pizza Tavern is featured. Follow Eric on Instagram/Threads @ericsandler. You can also reach Eric by emailing him at eric@culturemap.com. Check out some of his latest articles at Culturemap.com: Food & Wine Names Talented Tatemó Star to Prestigious Best New Chef List for 2023 Goode Company Head Honcho Goes Solo with 2 New Fine-Dining Restaurants in Memorial City Houston's Newest Soup Dumpling House Sets Opening Date in Familiar Midtown Space Award-Winning Houston Bar Returns After Short Closure with Big Upgrades and Exciting News New Crave-Worthy Mexican Restaurant and Familiar Houston Gastropub Claim Spots in Bustling Upper Kirby Park Houston Pizza Maestro Brings Life of Pi to The Heights with His Must-Try New Restaurant
Joyce Elaube?Rosalie SpielmanToday we talk with two of the authors for Fright Reads Book Conference which will be help September30 and October 1 in Millersville, MarylandJoyce Elaine is a hard working kind of gal who loves to get out and see new thingsand have little adventures during her down time. She also loves to write. She hasenjoyed writing ever since she learned how to write. She can remember being 13years old, with a notebook, and big yard at home to sit down in and write. She wroteabout many things. Sge made up stories, kept a journal, and wrote poems. As shegot older, she realized how much she really enjoy writing and that people actuallyenjoy reading what she writes. Her dream is to be a published author and she iscurrently working on that journey! She also wants to travel – get out and see theworld. She has a side project with her husband called Marylander's Visiting. Theyhave set out to visit every single city in Maryland as time permits. They also plan tovisit more states and other countries to add to their project. You can find all myFacebook pages by simply scrolling down and clicking on the one of your choice.Check back often. Read. Comment. Share.Her book series has three books – The Gift of Death, the Gift of Death – Revenge and she is working onthe third book called The Final GiftHer website is joyceelainewrites.comWe then spoke with Rosalie Spielman. She is a contributing author for the Aloha Lagoon Mystery seriesput out by Gemma Holiday Publishing. She also writes a Hometown Mystery Series based on a retiredveteran living in a small town in Oregon. Her books are titled “Welcome Home to Murder,”“Home is Where the Murder Is” and the third book in her series will come out in November “MurderComes Home.”Originally from a tiny town in the Palouse region of Idaho, as a military brat, Army officer, andmilitary spouse (retired), Rosalie has moved more times than she has fingers to count, ond shehas just broken her record of living six years at one address.Somewhere along the way, she discovered that she could make other people laugh with herwriting. She enjoys reading to escape from the real world and hopes to give readers the samewith her stories.Her website is https://rosalie-spielman-author.Join us at Fright Reads and meet these and the other wonderful authors.TRIVIALast week's question was:Where did Carole Nelson Douglas find Midnight Louie?a. At the ASPCAb. A neighbor gave him to herc, In the newspaperd. He was found on her doorstepThe answer was C. In the newspaper. Douglas was a theater and English literature major in college. Aftergraduation, she worked as a newspaper reporter and then editor in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area. During hertime there, she discovered a long, expensive classified advertisement offering a black cat named MidnightLouie to the "right" home for one dollar and wrote a feature story on the plucky survival artist, putting it into thecat's point of view. The cat found a country home but its name was revived for her feline PI mystery seriesmany years later. Some of the Midnight Louie series entries include the dedication "For the real and originalMidnight Louie. Nine lives were not enough.This week's question is:In 1991, Dutch writer Richard Klinkhamer wrote his book “Wednesday, Mince Day.” What did hedo right before he delivered the manuscript.a. murdered his wifeb. Robbed a bankc. Shot himselfd. Cashed a forged checkTune in next week for the answer.
Calling all PIs and aspiring PIs – this episode is a must-listen.Tune in as Kemi walks us through the four essential phases of executing a project. You'll hear her discuss the importance of not letting regret lead us to disrespect our prior efforts. Instead, we explore how to honor our work like a treasured keepsake, even if it's time to put it on the shelf. Remember, the end of one project is just the beginning of new possibilities and future endeavors. So grab your notepad and reflect on your projects – where do they stand? Then join in on this profound exploration of leadership and the fulfilling, ever-evolving journey of a PI. And if you'd like to learn more foundational career navigation concepts for women of color in academic medicine and public health, sign up for our KD Coaching Foundations Series: www.kemidoll.com/foundations.
Relacja z 2 urodzin Układu Otwartego, w których udział brali rozmówcy, Patroni oraz widzowie. Igor Janke podsumowuje dotychczasowe dwa lata oraz zapowiada co nowego pojawi się w programie na nadchodzący rok. A w nim między innymi Układ Poranny. W drugiej części programu Igor Janke występuje w roli gościa, a pytania zadają mu Anna Maria Dyner oraz Mateusz Lachowski. (00:46) Wstęp (2:53) Co wydarzyło się w Układzie Otwartym w ciągu ostatniego roku (4:50) Podziękowania dla gości, Patronów, współpracowników, Kultury Wysokiej (10:27) Co będzie się działo w Układzie Otwartym w najbliższym roku, nowa czołówka, nowa grafika, Układ Poranny (24:42) Co było motywacją do stworzenia Układu Otwartego, idea (31:32) Szacunek do czytelnika, popyt na informacje, doświadczenie w mediach tradycyjnych (48:00) Układ Otwarty od kuchni (42:25) Problem z dużymi mediami, rola Patronów (50:43) Emocje podczas rozmów z gośćmi (50:59) Czy Igor wyjeżdża do Brazylii? (53:47) Piłka nożna, Legia Warszawa Wspieraj Układ Otwarty: https://patronite.pl/igorjanke Subskrybuj newsletter pisany Igora Janke: https://igorjanke.pl/newsletter/ Układ Otwarty nagrywamy w https://bliskostudio.pl Mecenasi programu: Novoferm: https://www.novoferm.pl/ XTB https://link-pso.xtb.com/pso/3aLF 2V https://e2v.pl/ Devtalents https://devtalents.com Ongeo https://ongeo.pl
Miguel's Mask Catastrophe, Man Arrested for DUI—What Vehicle? Adult Toy on a Power Saw- Awkward Item Found at Parent's House, Drake's Feud with Halle Berry, Hiring a PI; Secret Hotel - Queen City Confessions, First Date Sex = JUDGED Blown Off: Angelica & Danny, Big Lots is Letting Us Down: Campaign to Save Halloween. Singer Crushing on Her Barista: Shoot Your Shot. Stage 4 Cancer: A Beautiful Life Lesson - Miguel Meets Gloria.
Lombardstreet Ventures è un fondo di venture capital che ha raccolto 55 milioni di dollari dai suoi inizi e ha già investito in 68 startup attraverso 2 fondi, con un ottimo track record, e hanno un terzo fondo in partenza in questi mesi. Luigi ci guida tra le regole della Silicon Valley e ci racconta del luogo che, con tutte le sue contraddizioni, rimane un mito per ogni appassionato di tecnologia. Inoltre, come vi abbiamo già segnalato nella prima puntata, tramite a loro newsletter, Silicon Valley Dojo, raccontano la Silicon Valley, all'ecosistema dell'innovazione italiano. Vi consigliamo di seguirla. SPONSOR Questo episodio è sponsorizzato da Westwing, il negozio online di Home & Living preferito in Italia dove potrete trovare un grandissimo assortimento di prodotti per la vostra casa, dei brand di design più famosi, ma anche della loro Westwing collection. Westwing ha deciso di offrire a tutti gli ascoltatori di Made IT uno sconto del 15% su vi basterà inserire il codice MADEIT al check out. Avrete il 15% di sconto, valido fino al 30 settembre, per cui affrettatevi. https://westwing.me/madeit RINGRAZIAMENTI Vogliamo ringraziare BAIA, la Business Association Italy America, per la loro partnership. BAIA è un'associazione non profit che opera nella San Francisco Bay Area dal 2006 e ci sta aiutando a promuovere questa serie con i loro membri. BAIA è gestita da un gruppo di professionisti italiani a San Francisco che crea opportunità di networking professionale all'interno della comunità italiana e italo-americana, facilitando lo scambio aperto di conoscenze tra l'Italia e gli Stati Uniti attraverso eventi per manager e imprenditori in Silicon Valley. Più informazioni sul sito baia-network.org e se siete in Silicon Valley vi consigliamo anche di iscrivervi alla loro newsletter. SOCIAL MEDIA Se vi piace il podcast, il modo migliore per dircelo o per darci un feedback (e quello che ci aiuta di più a farlo diffondere) è semplicemente lasciare una recensione a 5 stelle o un commento su Spotify o l'app di Apple Podcast. Ci ha aiuta davvero tantissimo, quindi non esitate :) Se volete farci delle domande o seguirci, potete farlo qui: Instagram @madeit.podcast LinkedIn @madeitpodcast
====================================================SUSCRIBETEhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNpffyr-7_zP1x1lS89ByaQ?sub_confirmation=1====================================================DEVOCIÓN MATUTINA PARA JÓVENES 2023“CARÁCTER”Narrado por: Daniel RamosDesde: Connecticut, Estados UnidosUna cortesía de DR'Ministries y Canaan Seventh-Day Adventist Church17 DE SEPTIEMBRE DEL 2023 SU EXCELENCIA «Tuya es, Jehová, la magnificencia y el poder, la gloria, la victoria y el honor; porque todas las cosas que están en los cielos y en la tierra son tuyas. Tuyo, Jehová, es el reino, y tú eres excelso sobre todos.» 1 Crón. 29:11 La verdadera excelencia, curiosamente, no se origina en nosotros. A veces, ni forma parte de nuestra esencia natural. No somos más inteligentes que otros, ni más bellos (al menos algunos), ni más ricos, ni más poderosos, ni más idóneos políticamente, ni más estables económicamente. No, no lo somos. ¿Dónde, pues, reside el secreto que origina tal virtud? Apenas dos palabras: «en Cristo».Lo que nos diferencia es Cristo, quien origina una vida sobresaliente y superlativa. Como dijo Pedro: «Todas las cosas que pertenecen a la vida y a la piedad nos han sido dadas por su divino poder, mediante el conocimiento de aquel que nos llamó por su gloria y excelencia» (2 Ped. 1:3). Dios no nos llama desde la ambigüedad, la debilidad o la duda. Nos llama desde lo máximo, lo más glorioso, lo más de lo más. Es el rey y, desde su majestad, se nos acerca. Se nos dirige con respeto y, sobre todo, con cariño.Ser excelente en Cristo es, primeramente, ser persona. Persona que se sabe criatura de Dios. Un Dios magnífico, poderoso, glorioso, victorioso, honorable, excelso y, además, un Dios que ama, que se comunica y que redime cuando se entrega. Y se entrega completamente, sin medidas ni limitaciones, para ofrecer esperanza. Una esperanza que nos embarga y alienta a continuar nuestro caminar. Caminar con la certeza de los que se saben acompañados y protegidos. Protegidos en Cristo, el ser más excelente.Piénsalo por un momento, tu Señor es el dueño del universo, lo creó y lo sostiene. Huestes de ángeles le adoran con plena conciencia de su majestad. Toda criatura celestial hace silencio ante su presencia. Sin embargo, no se conformó con eso, supo hacerse diminuto, uno como nosotros, para salvarnos. Eso sí que es grandeza, me hace sentir orgulloso de mi Dios y sentir una profunda solemnidad hacia su persona. ¿Qué hemos hecho para que nos ame tanto? Nada, él es así.No sé cómo me comportaré cuando se me acerque en la Segunda Venida, pero tengo la intención de que, tras mirar las cicatrices de sus manos, dejaré oír un sentido y profundo: «Su Excelencia, muchas gracias.»
In this episode, Brooke Bates, PharmD, BCPS, AAHIVP, and Neha Sheth Pandit, PharmD, AAHIVP, BCPS, discuss the most clinically relevant studies on HIV adverse events presented at IAS 2023, including: REPRIEVE study of pitavastatin for cardiovascular prevention in people living with HIV at low to moderate cardiovascular riskData on weight change with switch from integrase inhibitor–based ART to doravirine/islatravir in the P017 and P018 studiesDEFINE study evaluating weight change after a switch to DRV/COBI/FTC/TAF in people living with HIV who experienced weight gain with integrase inhibitor–based ARTFaculty: Brooke Bates, PharmD, BCPS, AAHIVPSpecialty Pharmacy Clinical Manager Pediatric HIV Clinical PharmacistIndiana University HealthIndianapolis, IndianaNeha Sheth Pandit, PharmD, AAHIVP, BCPSProfessorVice Chair for Research and ScholarshipDepartment of Practice, Sciences, and Health Outcomes ResearchSchool of PharmacyUniversity of Maryland Clinical PharmacistTHRIVE ProgramBaltimore, MarylandLink to full program: https://bit.ly/3ZjSFhg
In this episode of Unstoppable REI Wealth, I had the pleasure of interviewing Jeff Nydegger, the CEO of Kendall Partners. With over a thousand transactions under his belt, Jeff has been leading the company since 2007. During our conversation, Jeff shared valuable insights into his hiring process, highlighting the use the tools he uses to ensure his team members align with the company's values. He also discussed his review process, which has garnered close to 300 testimonials. Additionally, Jeff emphasized the importance of salespeople and staff training and their role in scaling the business. If you're looking to scale your own real estate business, you won't want to miss this episode. Tune in to gain valuable advice from Jeff's expertise in direct-to-seller marketing and buying houses off-market in the greater Chicago metro area. - Interview with Jeff Nydegger, CEO of Kendall Partners- Scaling mode: marketing and expansion- Hiring process and use of Pi tool- Review process and testimonials- Salespeople for staff training- Kendall Partners specializes in direct-to-seller marketing- Focus on rehabbing, flipping, and wholesaling- Unique approach to wholesaling in the Chicago suburbs- Transparency and reliability in the market- Future plans to incorporate Novations- Implementation of Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS)- Structure of expanding team- Importance of transparency and seller satisfaction- Scaling the business with departments- Importance of well-structured organization and strong team- Treating real estate business as a business- Motivating and guiding operational staff- Building and retaining a great team- Hiring qualified individuals and aligning with core values- Navigating challenges and anticipating market shifts- Understanding individual preferences and strengths- Improving team dynamics- Importance of being in the right seat within an organization- Avoiding burnout and maximizing productivity- Creating a healthier and more efficient work environment- Understanding oneself and employees within an organization- Negative impact of employees in wrong roles- Importance of people and processes for business success- Strategies for successful sales and building trust- Clear expectations and transparency in growth journey- Investing in branding and marketing for credibility- Training and learning from experienced professionals- Listening to potential customers and addressing concerns- Giving salespeople enough time during appointments- Role shift after purchase agreement is signed- Testimonial process and requesting five-star reviews- Genuine interactions and impact on business reputation- Importance of online reviews and credibility- Correlation between reviews and SEO- Use of AI and direct mail in marketing strategies- Impact of direct mail on lead generation- Challenges with lead generation and conversion- Treating unqualified leads with compassion- Utilizing various marketing strategies- Conversion rates and ratio of leads to deals- Efficiencies and high level of customer care- Challenges of real estate market in New York and Chicago- Tracking and analyzing marketing efforts- Importance of careful marketing analysis and strategy- Financial aspects of real estate business- Gross profit range and knowing your numbers- Adjusting marketing budget for success Connect with Jeff - https://www.kendallpartnersltd.com/https://www.jeffbuysyourhouse.com/Email - Jeff@kendallpartnersltd.com And after that head on over to...https://easysell411.comhttps://billyalvaro.comhttps://billyssecrets.comWho knows maybe you will be our next partner?To get some neat (and FREE) Tools | Tips | Tricks to help you in REI!
The guys make a popular twist on the Piña Colada, created in the '70s at the Soggy Dollar Bar in the British Virgin Islands.PAINKILLER RECIPE2oz/60ml Pusser's Rum4oz/120ml Pineapple Juice1oz/30ml Orange Juice1oz/30ml Cream of CoconutAdd ingredients into a shaker with cubed ice and shake vigorously but briefly to combine. Strain into a hurricane glass or snifter over crushed ice. Garnish with nutmeg and a pineapple wedge.Recipe via Liquor.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Codependency and narcissistic abuse can be incredibly damaging to one's physical, mental, and emotional well-being. By understanding how behavior patterns develop and why they are so harmful, we can break free and begin to recover.Our guest expert, a survivor to thriver, Pi Venus Winslow, is the author of Mother Medusa – Weaving Myth, Ritual, and Magic into Healing from a Narcissistic Upbringing and a transformational life coach, assures us that while it takes time and effort, it's worth it to reclaim your sense of self and build a life free from fear and negative influences. She also shares • Tips to unravel the intertwined layers of codependency and narcissistic abuse• How codependency's hyper-awareness harms your health • What's keeping you from healing from your narcissistic upbringing• Setting boundaries and building resilience against codependency and narcissistic abuse• Techniques to trust yourself and find your true selfPlus so much more...More About Our Guest: Pi Venus Winslow is a published author, public speaker, and transformational life coach for those recovering from a narcissistic upbringing. Pi's mission is to empower others to reclaim their authentic selves and live intentionally free from codependency and narcissistic abuse. And get your free digital gift of Pi's book, Mother Medusa – Weaving Myth, Ritual, and Magic into Healing from a Narcissistic Upbringing at https://fullvenusrising.com/get-the-book-sign-up/ Share this link with your family and friends: www.UnderstandingAutoimmune.com/Pi_2023Your host and guest are neither doctors nor medical professionals. We are everyday people trying to make sense of the world. The information presented in this interview cannot substitute for the advice of your physician or other trained medical, healthcare, or other professionals. Host(s) and guest(s) are not diagnosing specific conditions during the show. This show is not intended to diagnose, prevent, or treat autoimmune diseases or other conditions or illnesses. The information provided on UnderstandingAutoimmune.com, Life Interrupted Radio.com and The Autoimmune Hour is for educational purposes only and opinion only. It is not a substitute for your own medical, legal, or other professional advice and care.©2023 Sharon Sayler and UnderstandingAutoimmune.com
Joe Cervantez and Raz Halili of Pier 6 Seafood & Oyster House join Eric on today's show. Joe and Raz speak with Eric about how things have changed since they were last on the podcast back during the height of the pandemic, the vast amount of offerings they have at Pier 6, what they've added to their menu, their bungalow additions, getting nominated for a James Beard award, how the record summer temperatures have affected oysters, their thoughts on Appalachian oysters, the growth of seafood restaurants in Houston, whether another location is in the cards, and much more! Follow Eric on Instagram/Threads @ericsandler. You can also reach Eric by emailing him at eric@culturemap.com. Check out some of his latest articles at Culturemap.com: Food & Wine Names Talented Tatemó Star to Prestigious Best New Chef List for 2023 Houston Pizza Maestro Brings Life of Pi to The Heights with His Must-Try New Restaurant Fresh New Galleria Seafood Restaurant Opens with Surf-Inspired, Midcentury Modern Vibe Sizzling New Food Festival Celebrates Steak with Beefy Bites from Houston Restaurants Downtown Crafty Montrose Ice Cream Shop Makes Sweet Move to the Heights Kevin Hart Invites Houstonians to His Tequila Bottle Signing Event in Midtown
Two of my favorite things are social selling and true crime. So when I came across Mackenzie Fultz, aka Freedom Barbie, I knew I HAD to have her on the show! She combines makeup and true crime in the best way. Mackenzie is a private investigator by day — or sometimes by night— and also runs a successful Seint business and has even been recognized for her sales and recruiting. What is her strategy? What is her secret? Well, it may surprise you! Listen in to how this highly entertaining private investigator accidentally joined a direct sales company, and created a life she loved. While your day job may not be as exciting as hers, there's so much we can learn from Mackenzie about serving your audience with authenticity. For crazy & fun PI stories (and awesome makeup videos), follow Mackenzie on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/freedom_barbie/Listen to Mackenzie's podcast, The Dating Detectives! https://linktr.ee/datingdetectives
Your lovable a-holes, Ryan and Matthew return with plenty of things to talk about including: camping, Yetis, HydroFlasks, spending more for free shipping, online tire shopping, motorcycle cops, fun with appliances, stupid smarthome products, brewery trivia, Halloween season vs. Pumpkin Spice Latte season, anniversaries at In-N-Out, mustaches, monks making alcohol, the Piña Verde, Casa Bonita tickets, automotive electronics, trailer living, EV charging etiquette, neighborhoodlums, today's youth, why Ryan hates the 914, and even more nonsense.
In this week's episode, we'll discuss the "new" Covid variants Eris, Pirola, and Pi and IVM and HCQ effectiveness against them as well as the FLCCC protocol. For a complete list of lists, please see our blog post that accompanies this podcast. https://www.americanfrontlinenurses.org/post/eris-pirola-and-pi-covid-variants-and-ivermectin-effectivenessTo get Frontline Defense Supplement Bundle use this link and save 20%https://d1e568.myshopify.com/a/bundles/sick-day-bundle-7gthSupport the showThanks for listening and make sure to rate us on the podcast platform you are listening to!
In today's episode we're recommending the best rap albums made by one rapper and one producer. We spoke about albums such as A Ghetto Christmas Carol by XXXTentacion & Ronny J, Stolen Youth by Vince Staples & Mac Miller, Deltron 3030 and more. - LIVE ALBUM REACTIONS HERE - List of Albums Discussed •Stolen Youth by Vince Staples & Mac Miller •Fair Exchange No Robbery by Boldy James & Nicholas Craven •Sli'merre by Young Nudy & Pi'erre Bourne •Deltron 3030 •& More
#enterpriseai #generativeai #aiethics Harvard Business School professor Iavor Bojinov explains how to make enterprise AI projects successful, given their high rate of failure. Here are his key points:► Prioritize Projects: Focus on AI initiatives that align with your business goals and are feasible to implement.►Leadership and Culture: Make sure your company culture is open to AI, with leaders who grasp both the technical and commercial dimensions.►Scalable Systems: Develop an 'AI factory' to streamline and scale AI development.►Vendor Flexibility: When working with outside partners, don't lock yourself into one platform. Be ready to switch if necessary.►Trust: Ensure that AI systems are transparent, audit for bias, and establish clear lines of accountability for failures.Bojinov stresses that each stage of an AI project, from conception to ongoing management, needs expertise, adaptability, a receptive culture, and trust. With a well-thought-out strategy, companies can navigate typical challenges and harness AI's full potential.Our guest co-host for this episode is QuHarrison Terry.Read the complete transcript and see more of CXOTalk: www.cxotalk.com/episode/harvard-business-school-professor-how-to-lead-enterprise-aiSubscribe for more: www.cxotalk.com/subscribeIavor Bojinov is an Assistant Professor of Business Administration and the Richard Hodgson Fellow at Harvard Business School. He is the co-PI of the AI and Data Science Operations Lab and a faculty affiliate in the Department of Statistics at Harvard University and the Harvard Data Science Initiative. His research and writings center on data science strategy and operations, aiming to understand how companies should overcome the methodological and operational challenges presented by the novel applications of AI. His work has been published in top academic journals such as Annals of Applied Statistics, Biometrika, The Journal of the American Statistical Association, Quantitative Economics, Management Science, and Science, and has been cited in Forbes, The New York Times, The Washingon Post, and Reuters, among other outlets. Before joining Harvard Business School, Professor Bojinov worked as a data scientist leading the causal inference effort within the Applied Research Group at LinkedIn. He holds a Ph.D. and an MA in Statistics from Harvard and an MSci in Mathematics from King's College London.QuHarrison Terry is head of growth marketing at Mark Cuban Companies, a Texas venture capital firm, where he advises and assists portfolio companies with their marketing strategies and objectives.Michael Krigsman is an industry analyst and publisher of CXOTalk. For three decades, he has advised enterprise technology companies on market messaging and positioning strategy. He has written over 1,000 blogs on leadership and digital transformation and created almost 1,000 video interviews with the world's top business leaders on these topics. His work has been referenced in the media over 1,000 times and in over 50 books. He has presented and moderated panels at numerous industry events around the world.
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Today's Episode features Marie's Field Of Nightmares, check her out on YouTube! Welcome to the chilling 90th episode of The ATRD Podcast! Today, we will step into the shadowy corners of reality, where everyday life takes an eerie twist & ordinary people experience the extraordinary. Today we will be diving into stories about the horrors at parties, stories with stalkers and Stranger, Urban Exploration horror, and Other Scary Stories. So, turn down the lights, tune in, and let the haunting tales of everyday people take you down that dark and creepy road. Remember, these aren't just stories... these are true experiences that remind us that our world can truly be scarier than fiction. Have a Story To Submit? ➤ https://www.astheravendreams.com Or Post to the Subreddit ➤ https://reddit.com/r/TheRavensDream Support the channel for Early Access AND more! Patreon ➤ https://patreon.com/AsTheRavenDreams Join ➤ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkW0ihdMHfBUjQrMKjRto6g/join Or Check out the Merch Store! ➤ https://teechip.com/stores/astheravendreams Thank you to all of the authors that have stories in today's Video... Camercon, Randall M., poor_cabbage , LP, FruitLoop16, Pi, Marc Gillihan, AMac, FollowMeIWillShowYouTheWay, Gwendolyn B, Bookeyboo, Melody Moonfeather, Bubbly_Animator4071, JumpyPizza, ShowMeYourPlants, Eli, 2Responsible4U, and any authors that requested anonymity. 'As The Raven Dreams' is a community where we explore the darker parts of human existence through true and harrowing stories. From sinister encounters with strangers and stalkers, to terrifying experiences that defy explanation and unsettling mysteries that linger in the shadows, I am here to tell you the most haunting narratives ever whispered. Much Love, and Sleep Well... ----- #TrueScaryStories #AsTheRavenDreams #RedditStories ➤ Stories include a content warning for language and sensitive/disturbing content. Viewer discretion is always advised. ➤ ALL Audio of this Podcast are copyright of AS THE RAVEN DREAMS / RAVEN ADAMS and may not be duplicated, in any format, without explicit permission ➤ If you like any of the following stories, consider subscribing! - Dark Web horror stories, creepy lets not meet stories, stalker stories, Glitch In The Matrix Stories, Unexplained Horror stories, Paranormal stories, cryptid encounter stories, Crazy ex lover stories, creepy neighbor stories, quantum immortality, true scary stories from reddit, or any other True horror Stories! ➤ And Remember; You are loved, you are important, and you are valid. Never let anyone tell you otherwise. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/astheravendreams/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/astheravendreams/support
Ezekiel 28–30 Ezekiel 28–30 (Listen) Prophecy Against the Prince of Tyre 28 The word of the LORD came to me: 2 “Son of man, say to the prince of Tyre, Thus says the Lord GOD: “Because your heart is proud, and you have said, ‘I am a god, I sit in the seat of the gods, in the heart of the seas,' yet you are but a man, and no god, though you make your heart like the heart of a god—3 you are indeed wiser than Daniel; no secret is hidden from you;4 by your wisdom and your understanding you have made wealth for yourself, and have gathered gold and silver into your treasuries;5 by your great wisdom in your trade you have increased your wealth, and your heart has become proud in your wealth—6 therefore thus says the Lord GOD: Because you make your heart like the heart of a god,7 therefore, behold, I will bring foreigners upon you, the most ruthless of the nations; and they shall draw their swords against the beauty of your wisdom and defile your splendor.8 They shall thrust you down into the pit, and you shall die the death of the slain in the heart of the seas.9 Will you still say, ‘I am a god,' in the presence of those who kill you, though you are but a man, and no god, in the hands of those who slay you?10 You shall die the death of the uncircumcised by the hand of foreigners; for I have spoken, declares the Lord GOD.” A Lament over the King of Tyre 11 Moreover, the word of the LORD came to me: 12 “Son of man, raise a lamentation over the king of Tyre, and say to him, Thus says the Lord GOD: “You were the signet of perfection,1 full of wisdom and perfect in beauty.13 You were in Eden, the garden of God; every precious stone was your covering, sardius, topaz, and diamond, beryl, onyx, and jasper, sapphire,2 emerald, and carbuncle; and crafted in gold were your settings and your engravings.3 On the day that you were created they were prepared.14 You were an anointed guardian cherub. I placed you;4 you were on the holy mountain of God; in the midst of the stones of fire you walked.15 You were blameless in your ways from the day you were created, till unrighteousness was found in you.16 In the abundance of your trade you were filled with violence in your midst, and you sinned; so I cast you as a profane thing from the mountain of God, and I destroyed you,5 O guardian cherub, from the midst of the stones of fire.17 Your heart was proud because of your beauty; you corrupted your wisdom for the sake of your splendor. I cast you to the ground; I exposed you before kings, to feast their eyes on you.18 By the multitude of your iniquities, in the unrighteousness of your trade you profaned your sanctuaries; so I brought fire out from your midst; it consumed you, and I turned you to ashes on the earth in the sight of all who saw you.19 All who know you among the peoples are appalled at you; you have come to a dreadful end and shall be no more forever.” Prophecy Against Sidon 20 The word of the LORD came to me: 21 “Son of man, set your face toward Sidon, and prophesy against her 22 and say, Thus says the Lord GOD: “Behold, I am against you, O Sidon, and I will manifest my glory in your midst. And they shall know that I am the LORD when I execute judgments in her and manifest my holiness in her;23 for I will send pestilence into her, and blood into her streets; and the slain shall fall in her midst, by the sword that is against her on every side. Then they will know that I am the LORD. 24 “And for the house of Israel there shall be no more a brier to prick or a thorn to hurt them among all their neighbors who have treated them with contempt. Then they will know that I am the Lord GOD. Israel Gathered in Security 25 “Thus says the Lord GOD: When I gather the house of Israel from the peoples among whom they are scattered, and manifest my holiness in them in the sight of the nations, then they shall dwell in their own land that I gave to my servant Jacob. 26 And they shall dwell securely in it, and they shall build houses and plant vineyards. They shall dwell securely, when I execute judgments upon all their neighbors who have treated them with contempt. Then they will know that I am the LORD their God.” Prophecy Against Egypt 29 In the tenth year, in the tenth month, on the twelfth day of the month, the word of the LORD came to me: 2 “Son of man, set your face against Pharaoh king of Egypt, and prophesy against him and against all Egypt; 3 speak, and say, Thus says the Lord GOD: “Behold, I am against you, Pharaoh king of Egypt, the great dragon that lies in the midst of his streams, that says, ‘My Nile is my own; I made it for myself.'4 I will put hooks in your jaws, and make the fish of your streams stick to your scales; and I will draw you up out of the midst of your streams, with all the fish of your streams that stick to your scales.5 And I will cast you out into the wilderness, you and all the fish of your streams; you shall fall on the open field, and not be brought together or gathered. To the beasts of the earth and to the birds of the heavens I give you as food. 6 Then all the inhabitants of Egypt shall know that I am the LORD. “Because you6 have been a staff of reed to the house of Israel, 7 when they grasped you with the hand, you broke and tore all their shoulders; and when they leaned on you, you broke and made all their loins to shake.7 8 Therefore thus says the Lord GOD: Behold, I will bring a sword upon you, and will cut off from you man and beast, 9 and the land of Egypt shall be a desolation and a waste. Then they will know that I am the LORD. “Because you8 said, ‘The Nile is mine, and I made it,' 10 therefore, behold, I am against you and against your streams, and I will make the land of Egypt an utter waste and desolation, from Migdol to Syene, as far as the border of Cush. 11 No foot of man shall pass through it, and no foot of beast shall pass through it; it shall be uninhabited forty years. 12 And I will make the land of Egypt a desolation in the midst of desolated countries, and her cities shall be a desolation forty years among cities that are laid waste. I will scatter the Egyptians among the nations, and disperse them through the countries. 13 “For thus says the Lord GOD: At the end of forty years I will gather the Egyptians from the peoples among whom they were scattered, 14 and I will restore the fortunes of Egypt and bring them back to the land of Pathros, the land of their origin, and there they shall be a lowly kingdom. 15 It shall be the most lowly of the kingdoms, and never again exalt itself above the nations. And I will make them so small that they will never again rule over the nations. 16 And it shall never again be the reliance of the house of Israel, recalling their iniquity, when they turn to them for aid. Then they will know that I am the Lord GOD.” 17 In the twenty-seventh year, in the first month, on the first day of the month, the word of the LORD came to me: 18 “Son of man, Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon made his army labor hard against Tyre. Every head was made bald, and every shoulder was rubbed bare, yet neither he nor his army got anything from Tyre to pay for the labor that he had performed against her. 19 Therefore thus says the Lord GOD: Behold, I will give the land of Egypt to Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon; and he shall carry off its wealth9 and despoil it and plunder it; and it shall be the wages for his army. 20 I have given him the land of Egypt as his payment for which he labored, because they worked for me, declares the Lord GOD. 21 “On that day I will cause a horn to spring up for the house of Israel, and I will open your lips among them. Then they will know that I am the LORD.” A Lament for Egypt 30 The word of the LORD came to me: 2 “Son of man, prophesy, and say, Thus says the Lord GOD: “Wail, ‘Alas for the day!'3 For the day is near, the day of the LORD is near; it will be a day of clouds, a time of doom for10 the nations.4 A sword shall come upon Egypt, and anguish shall be in Cush, when the slain fall in Egypt, and her wealth11 is carried away, and her foundations are torn down. 5 Cush, and Put, and Lud, and all Arabia, and Libya,12 and the people of the land that is in league,13 shall fall with them by the sword. 6 “Thus says the LORD: Those who support Egypt shall fall, and her proud might shall come down; from Migdol to Syene they shall fall within her by the sword, declares the Lord GOD.7 And they shall be desolated in the midst of desolated countries, and their cities shall be in the midst of cities that are laid waste.8 Then they will know that I am the LORD, when I have set fire to Egypt, and all her helpers are broken. 9 “On that day messengers shall go out from me in ships to terrify the unsuspecting people of Cush, and anguish shall come upon them on the day of Egypt's doom;14 for, behold, it comes! 10 “Thus says the Lord GOD: “I will put an end to the wealth of Egypt, by the hand of Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon.11 He and his people with him, the most ruthless of nations, shall be brought in to destroy the land, and they shall draw their swords against Egypt and fill the land with the slain.12 And I will dry up the Nile and will sell the land into the hand of evildoers; I will bring desolation upon the land and everything in it, by the hand of foreigners; I am the LORD; I have spoken. 13 “Thus says the Lord GOD: “I will destroy the idols and put an end to the images in Memphis; there shall no longer be a prince from the land of Egypt; so I will put fear in the land of Egypt.14 I will make Pathros a desolation and will set fire to Zoan and will execute judgments on Thebes.15 And I will pour out my wrath on Pelusium, the stronghold of Egypt, and cut off the multitude15 of Thebes.16 And I will set fire to Egypt; Pelusium shall be in great agony; Thebes shall be breached, and Memphis shall face enemies16 by day.17 The young men of On and of Pi-beseth shall fall by the sword, and the women17 shall go into captivity.18 At Tehaphnehes the day shall be dark, when I break there the yoke bars of Egypt, and her proud might shall come to an end in her; she shall be covered by a cloud, and her daughters shall go into captivity.19 Thus I will execute judgments on Egypt. Then they will know that I am the LORD.” Egypt Shall Fall to Babylon 20 In the eleventh year, in the first month, on the seventh day of the month, the word of the LORD came to me: 21 “Son of man, I have broken the arm of Pharaoh king of Egypt, and behold, it has not been bound up, to heal it by binding it with a bandage, so that it may become strong to wield the sword. 22 Therefore thus says the Lord GOD: Behold, I am against Pharaoh king of Egypt and will break his arms, both the strong arm and the one that was broken, and I will make the sword fall from his hand. 23 I will scatter the Egyptians among the nations and disperse them through the countries. 24 And I will strengthen the arms of the king of Babylon and put my sword in his hand, but I will break the arms of Pharaoh, and he will groan before him like a man mortally wounded. 25 I will strengthen the arms of the king of Babylon, but the arms of Pharaoh shall fall. Then they shall know that I am the LORD, when I put my sword into the hand of the king of Babylon and he stretches it out against the land of Egypt. 26 And I will scatter the Egyptians among the nations and disperse them throughout the countries. Then they will know that I am the LORD.” Footnotes [1] 28:12 The meaning of the Hebrew phrase is uncertain [2] 28:13 Or lapis lazuli [3] 28:13 The meaning of the Hebrew phrase is uncertain [4] 28:14 The meaning of the Hebrew phrase is uncertain [5] 28:16 Or banished you [6] 29:6 Hebrew they [7] 29:7 Syriac (compare Psalm 69:23); Hebrew to stand [8] 29:9 Hebrew he [9] 29:19 Or multitude [10] 30:3 Hebrew lacks doom for [11] 30:4 Or multitude; also verse 10 [12] 30:5 With Septuagint; Hebrew Cub [13] 30:5 Hebrew and the sons of the land of the covenant [14] 30:9 Hebrew the day of Egypt [15] 30:15 Or wealth [16] 30:16 Or distress [17] 30:17 Or the cities; Hebrew they (ESV)
Join Andrea and Dr. JoAnn Manson as they re-examine the results of the Women's Health Initiative Study.0:21 Andrea outlines the many accomplishments of Dr. JoAnn Manson.2:18 Andrea and Dr. Manson discuss how the WHI Study focused on post-menopausal women's health and the purpose of the three trials. Two trials focused on hormone therapy and preventing chronic diseases such as heart attacks, strokes, cognitive decline, and related outcomes not the effectiveness of hormone therapy. Another study focused on calcium and vitamin D and the relationship to reducing fractures. The third study was the low-fat diet and whether it correlated to lower breast and colorectal cancer incidences.7:47 How the results of one of the studies became the focus and controversial.13:45 Discussing how hormone therapy has evolved and changed since the study 20 years ago.18:51 Information on how the medical education system short-changes women in perimenopause and menopause.23:50 The importance of behavioral and lifestyle changes that can be made to improve long-term health outcomes that was studied in the Nurse's Health Study.26:05 Hormone therapy and the nuances of the findings of therapy in early menopause vs. studying women in their 60s, 70s, and 80s.30:14 The current thinking about the best candidates for hormone therapy.34:05 If Dr. Manson could redo the WHI study what would she do differently?39:46 Next steps women can take in finding a practitioner.JoAnn E. Manson, MD, MPH, DrPH, MACP, is a Professor of Medicine and the Michael and Lee Bell Professor of Women's Health at Harvard Medical School, Professor in the Department of Epidemiology, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, and Chief of the Division of Preventive Medicine at Brigham and Women's Hospital (BWH). Dr. Manson is a physician epidemiologist, endocrinologist, and Principal Investigator (PI) or co-PI of several research studies, including the Women's Health Initiative Clinical Center In Boston, the cardiovascular component of the Nurses' Health Study, the VITamin D and OmegA-3 TriaL (VITAL) and the COSMOS trial. Menopause.org find a clinicianMarcella's directory Www.wakeherup.coMorphus Supplements https://bit.ly/3QpGyxl Join our Wearemorphus PRIVATE group: https://bit.ly/2MsxBBf======
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800: Mustafa Suleyman, Co-Founder of DeepMind and Inflection AI, discusses his career journey, the future of artificial intelligence, and his latest book; The Coming Wave: Technology, Power, and the 21st Century's Greatest Dilemma. Mustafa describes his entrepreneurial background as a pioneer of the AI and Deep Learning space from studying philosophy at Oxford to his eventual founding of DeepMind and subsequently Inflection AI. He recounts the inception of groundbreaking AI concepts, Google's acquisition of DeepMind, and the importance of ethics in AI. In his book, Mustafa proposes the idea of a modern Turing Test to mitigate the spread of misinformation, AI's paradoxical impact on productivity and stability, and the vision of a fully digital ‘Chief of Staff' called Pi.
Troisième épisode de notre série « nouvelles routes de la soie, dix ans après » au Sri Lanka et plus précisément au sud de l'île au 22 millions d'habitants, l'ancien fief du président déchu Gotabaya Rajapaksa. Coup de projecteur sur le port d'Hambantota, construit avant le lancement des « nouvelles routes de la soie » et devenu au fil du temps le symbole des dérives mégalomaniaques des Rajapakse, qui ont plongé le pays dans le chaos et l'une des pires crises économiques et politiques de son histoire. Pour rejoindre la pointe Sud de l'île depuis la capitale Colombo, il ne faut désormais plus que 3h30. Flambant neuve, inaugurée en 2015, l'extension de l'autoroute du Sud financée et construite par les Chinois est tout un symbole. La première autoroute du pays, qui relie aujourd'hui les ports de Colombo et d'Hambantota et les deux aéroports internationaux de Colombo et de Mattala, fait partie des nombreux projets d'infrastructures développés à coup de milliards de dollars de crédit, et aujourd'hui sous le label des « nouvelles routes de la soie ».Le cas du port en eau profonde d'Hambantota est encore plus emblématique. Pour rembourser une partie de ses dettes, le Sri Lanka a dû accorder une concession de 99 ans sur les activités commerciales du port à une entreprise publique chinoise (CMPH). Ces projets sont qualifiés « d'éléphant blanc », une expression tirée d'une légende thaïe pour désigner tous ces investissements démesurés qui ont contribué à ruiner le pays. Et dans le cas d'Hambantota, à exacerber le conflit entre l'homme et la faune sauvage.Un écosystème chambouléDepuis la construction du port d'Hambantota, la coexistence ancestrale entre les humains et les éléphants n'est plus du tout pacifique. Début juillet, en seulement trois jours, quatre villageois ont perdu la vie suite à des attaques d'éléphants sauvages. Ces comportements hostiles s'expliquent par la déforestation et la dégradation de l'habitat naturel des pachydermes, qui les obligent à rechercher des ressources vitales en dehors des forêts et des zones protégées. A Hambantota, les villageois rapportent la mort tragique de 17 personnes en un peu plus d'un mois. Au niveau national et selon les données officielles, 2022 a connu une mortalité record avec 145 décès d'humains et 433 décès d'éléphantsA Gonnoruwa, un village à une dizaine de kilomètres au nord du port, Nanini vient d'apprendre la mort de son fils, piétiné par un pachyderme alors qu'il se rendait à son travail. Le jeune homme avait emprunté comme chaque matin un raccourci, créé par l'entreprise qui a construit l'autoroute pour acheminer son matériel et qui traverse une réserve forestière. L'aire censée être une zone protégée est gérée par le bureau de la faune sauvage. Les villageois dénoncent une absence totale de signalisation ou de clôtures électriques pour protéger les humains. Sur ces terres à majorité cinghalaise et bouddhiste et dont près de la moitié des habitants vit en dessous du seuil de pauvreté, la vie ne tient qu'à un fil.Roshan Rajika peut en témoigner. Ce passionné d'environnement reçoit chaque jour des appels de villageois paniqués pour lui signaler la présence d'éléphants dans leurs rizières ou à proximité de leur maison. Une nuit, tous les rouleaux électriques des petits commerces dans un des villages ont été saccagés. Un éléphant affamé était passé par là.Le quadragénaire a filmé des centaines de vidéo de ces créatures majestueuses. Il se souvient du temps où la zone de Karagan Lewaya abritait une riche biodiversité. Autrefois visité par des oiseaux migrateurs et des troupeaux d'éléphants, l'espace est désormais occupé par le complexe portuaire et un gigantesque terrain qui sera transformé à terme en zone industrielle. Roshan en veut beaucoup aux autorités. « Je n'ai rien contre le développement, mais il n'y a eu aucune étude de faisabilité, de protection de la nature ou de stratégie pour éviter le conflit actuel homme-faune. Tous ces projets ont été initiés par notre gouvernement. Quand la construction du port a débuté, les autorités ont bâti des villages pour reloger les fermiers sans tenir compte des éléphants. La construction du port et des nombreux villages a grignoté leur habitat naturel et ce avec la bénédiction des politiciens locaux. »Des éléphants blancsC'est aussi l'avis de Saman Sudarashana, le secrétaire de l'association des fermiers de la région, qui dénonce les incohérences du gouvernement. « Notre district compte environ 450 éléphants. Le gouvernement a reconnu la région comme une zone de conservation de l'habitat des éléphants tout en lançant des projets de développement comme l'aéroport de Mattala, l'autoroute, un stade de cricket ou encore un gigantesque centre de conférence. Tout cela a été construit au beau milieu des aires protégées poussant les éléphants à venir se nourrir sur les terres agricoles. » Le secrétaire de l'association souligne le ras-le-bol de la population locale. « Personne ne se soucie de notre bien-être ni de celui des animaux. À cause de tous ces projets mal planifiés, des gens perdent leur vie, des maisons sont saccagées. Et les récoltes, cultivées au prix de nombreux sacrifices, sont détruites. Ce n'est pas la faute des éléphants, ce sont les élus qui ont mal géré la situation. Malgré les fréquentes manifestations et plusieurs grèves de la faim, les fermiers savent qu'ils ne peuvent compter que sur eux-mêmes. Dans cette zone sèche qui souffre de problèmes chroniques d'approvisionnement en eau potable, l'un des enjeux majeurs sera de trouver des financements pour construire un réservoir d'eau pour les éléphants, seule solution viable et durable, estime Saman Sudarashana.Ces éléphants blancs ont non seulement ruiné le pays mais aussi bouleversé la vie de centaines de familles, expropriées de leurs terres et relocalisées à des kilomètres plus au nord en échange de maigres compensations. Piyadasa 75 ans tient une petite épicerie en bord de route. C'est aussi le domicile de sa fille et de ses deux petits enfants. Le septuagénaire vivait à l'emplacement du port et cultivait des noix de cajou bio, destinées à l'export. La production lui permettait de vivre très correctement. « Avant 2007, nous pouvions subvenir à nos besoins, vivre de notre travail. J'avais près de six hectares de terres cultivables, se souvient-il nostalgique. Aujourd'hui j'ai tout perdu. Je ne gagne que 10% de ce que je gagnais avant. Toute la région s'est transformée en zone semi-urbaine. Près de 180 familles dont une trentaine qui étaient mes voisins sur le site du port ont été relocalisées dans le village. Et je n'ai eu que 3 200 euros de compensation. »Impact économiqueInterrogé sur ce qu'il pense de la famille Rajapaksa, dont Hambantota est le fief ancestral, l'épicier répond sans ambages. « Tous les politiques sont pareils. Vous savez, j'ai des liens familiaux avec les Rajapaksa du côté paternel. Mon père m'a toujours dissuadé de voter pour eux. Il me disait : "les Rajapaksa sont tous des escrocs !" Moi, je suis pour Sajith Premadasa, le chef de l'opposition. Je ne soutiens pas non plus l'actuel président Ranil Wickremesinghe car il a des liens de parenté avec la femme de Mahinda Rajapaksa. Ils sont tous corrompus et se protègent les uns les autres. »Le district d'Hambantota compte environ 600 000 habitants, dont la majorité vit de l'agriculture et de la pêche. Le port de pêche avec son marché se situe à environ 3 km à vol d'oiseau du port international d'Hambantota.Le regard fatigué, vêtu d'un sarong et d'une chemise à carreaux, Jaufer Moulana, 57 ans, pêche depuis l'âge de 12 ans. Sa vie aussi a été chamboulée depuis la construction du port en eau profonde, qui se trouve sur la route stratégique des cargos entre l'Europe et l'Extrême-Orient.« Les cargos nous créent pas mal de problèmes. Avant, on pêchait à l'emplacement du port et on attrapait beaucoup de poissons. Aujourd'hui, la Marine nous interdit de nous y attarder à cause du passage des navires. Dans l'idéal, on aimerait pouvoir y aller le soir et rester jusqu'au matin, mais si un navire passe à ce moment-là, nos filets sont détruits. C'est déjà arrivé trois fois cette année. » Jaufer se plaint de l'énorme manque à gagner. « On nous oblige à quitter la zone, avant même d'avoir réussi à attraper assez de poissons. Vous ne pouvez même plus y planter un hameçon ! Je n'arrive plus à rentrer dans mes frais. » Et de fait, ce matin, le pêcheur n'a rien gagné, il n'a même pas pu couvrir ses dépenses d'essence, entre 10 et 15L qu'il a dû acheter à crédit.Pour comprendre ce sentiment d'abandon et l'inaction des élus, nous avons tenté de rencontrer le secrétaire de la mairie du district, M. Sumanasekara. L'entretien sera de courte durée. Le regard fuyant et le ton sec, l'agent du gouvernement a refusé de répondre à nos questions. Il nous a invité à écrire au ministère de l'Information pour obtenir une autorisation.Quand une porte se ferme, une autre s'ouvre, disait le célèbre écrivain espagnol Cervantès. Cette règle ne s'applique malheureusement pas à Hambantota. Sous un faux prétexte, la visite du port géré par la compagnie China Merchants Port Holdings, pourtant acceptée des semaines en amont et avec à l'appui une liste de questions que nous souhaitions poser, a été annulé à la dernière minute. Selon le service de presse du port, la personne dont on n'a jamais eu le nom et qui était chargée de nous faire visiter le port a dû quitter le pays de manière impromptu pour assister à des réunions urgentes.« No Go Zone »Le complexe portuaire ressemble à une base militaire. Les quatre routes menant aux terminaux sont coupées par des check points, truffés de caméras et surveillées par des agents privés et parfois aussi la marine sri-lankaise. Impossible de s'en approcher. Notre chauffeur de tuk-tuk a dû s'arrêter à deux reprises pour un contrôle routier aux abords du complexe portuaire.Un salarié du port a tout de même accepté de répondre à quelques questions par téléphone et sous couvert d'anonymat. Le jeune homme a confirmé que l'activité principale du port était le transbordement de véhicule. Combien de navires accostent le quai ? Entre dix et quinze selon lui, sur les trois derniers mois et les deux premiers de l'année. C'est la période où le trafic est le plus intense. L'écrasante majorité des employés sont des locaux. Tandis que les Chinois, quelques dizaines, travaillent dans le bâtiment de l'administration portuaire, auquel les Sri-Lankais n'ont pas accès.Notre interlocuteur ajoute que les salaires sont satisfaisants et que les repas sont fournis par l'entreprise. Une ombre au tableau toutefois : depuis que le port est géré par les Chinois, les promotions se font très rares et l'incertitude demeure étant donné que les contrats sont renouvelés tous les ans. Globalement et pour conclure, l'employé du port voit un impact plutôt positif sur sa vie et celles des jeunes de son village. Une cinquantaine ont pu être embauchés dans le port.Monsieur 10 %Frappés par une crise économique sans précédent depuis plus d'un an, les villageois résignés, reconnaissent qu'ils ne peuvent compter que sur eux-mêmes. Le malaise est profond à Hambantota. Un mot revient dans toutes nos conversations : la corruption. Une corruption endémique en particulier dans les sphères du pouvoir et autour du clan politique des Rajapaksa.Aruna Kulantuga, économiste politique à Colombo dénonce la cupidité des élites. À titre d'exemple, il cite le nom de l'un des frères de l'ex-président : Basil Rajapaksa, ancien ministre des Finances, communément appelé « Monsieur 10 % ». On l'a affublé de ce surnom en raison des commissions qu'il a perçues sur tous les contrats signés ces dernières années. Et dans le cas d'Hambantota, l'économiste revient sur un épisode de 2014, lorsque l'ancien gouvernement Sirisena étranglé par les dettes cherchait une issue de secours.« Le coût du crédit pour la construction du port était estimé à 1,2 milliard de dollars. Mais l'entreprise qui a construit le port a révélé que la construction avait coûté 900 millions. Où sont passés les 300 millions restants ? Personne ne le sait. Une enquête diligentée en 2014 et menée jusqu'en 2019 a simplement conclu que tout cet argent avait disparu. Il ne se trouve pas dans le pays, ni même en Chine. Cet argent apparaît sur des comptes à Dubaï ou dans des propriétés luxueuses en Grande-Bretagne. Des centaines de millions de dollars ont été blanchis sans qu'on ait pu apporter des preuves. »Piège de la dette ?En moins de 20 ans, les investissements chinois au Sri Lanka ont augmenté à près de 12 milliards de dollars. Aujourd'hui, le pays doit 10 % de sa dette totale et 20 % de sa dette publique à la Chine seule, soit la plus haute proportion parmi ses nombreux prêteurs.Etranglé par les prêts, Colombo a dû se résoudre à céder à la Chine l'exploitation de son port du Sud pour 99 ans. Hambantota est ainsi devenu l'exemple par excellence en Occident du « piège de la dette », un terme utilisé pour la première fois en juin 2018 dans une enquête du New York Times et qui a depuis été largement diffusé dans la presse occidentale et parmi les chercheurs pour dénoncer la stratégie prédatrice de la Chine. Le cas du Sri Lanka a dans le même temps écorné les grandes ambitions de prospérité véhiculées par Pékin dans sa promotion des mégaprojets associés aux « nouvelles routes de la soie ».Mais pour l'analyste économique Thilina Panduwawala, le terme de « piège de la dette » est inapproprié dans le cas du port d'Hambantota. Son travail de recherche consiste comme il dit à séparer « les mythes de la réalité ». Il revient sur les étapes successives du projet. « Les principaux bailleurs sont les Chinoises Exim Bank et China Development Bank. Les emprunts ont débuté vers l'an 2000. Entre 2007 et 2014, le Sri Lanka a emprunté 1,2 milliard pour la construction du port d'Hambantota. Dès 2016, il devient évident que le pays est incapable de rembourser ses dettes. Ranil Wickremesinghe alors Premier ministre évoque au Parlement le lourd fardeau de la dette. Il décide de louer le port à China Merchants Port Holdings en échange de 930 millions de dollars, afin de renflouer les caisses vides en devises étrangères, et d'éviter de contracter de nouvelles dettes. »C'est à partir de là que l'on commence à parler de confiscation des avoirs par la Chine. Or, en réalité, aucune clause de ce type n'existe dans le contrat, souligne Thilina Panduwawala qui affirme avoir consulté le contrat que lui et son équipe rendront public prochainement. « Le crédit contracté auprès d'Exim Bank continue d'être remboursé, la dette n'a pas été effacée et l'argent perçu par la signature du bail à servi à accroitre les réserves de change », conclut-il.Aruna Kulatunga réfute également la théorie du piège de la dette. Ce dernier explique comment le clan Rajapaksa, tout puissant au sortir de la guerre civile en 2009-2010, a cherché à asseoir sa popularité en se lançant dans des projets trop coûteux. « Si l'on regarde les chiffres, plus de la moitié des emprunts provient de créances privées, c'est-à-dire du marché obligataire, accordés à des taux assez élevés entre 4 et 8 %, tandis que les taux des prêts bilatéraux étaient plutôt bas de l'ordre de 3 ou 4 %. Le leadership de l'époque a été frappé par un égo démesuré. Pour perpétuer cette adoration, ils ont investi tous azimut sans se soucier des conséquences. »Toute la responsabilité repose, selon l'économiste politique, sur les autorités sri-lankaises. « Ce ne sont pas les Chinois qui sont arrivés pour nous dire prenez, prenez l'argent, c'est nous qui avons emprunté. On le sait maintenant, car les données commencent à sortir, que les Chinois nous ont conseillé d'aller doucement, de ne pas nous précipiter. »Principe de neutralitéLe résultat est là. La Chine contrôle désormais le port septentrional et Aruna Kulatunga craint les conséquences géopolitiques de cette situation. « Lorsque vous regardez la carte de l'Asie du Sud, vous voyez un port chinois au Pakistan, au Bangladesh et dans le sud du Sri Lanka. Ces ports forment un triangle parfait qui encercle l'Inde. Notre voisin a donc toutes les raisons de s'inquiéter. Car en cas de confrontation, et c'est possible, on ne peut pas l'exclure, l'Inde sera encerclée. Pourquoi avons-nous accepté cela ? Nous n'aurions jamais dû, ce n'était pas dans notre intérêt. »L'expert rappelle le principe de neutralité que son pays s'est toujours imposé dans l'histoire contemporaine. « Nous n'aurions jamais dû être entraînés dans cette rivalité. Nous aurions dû garder une politique d'ouverture de nos ports, de nos eaux territoriales, de notre espace aérien. Et non pas vendre ou louer. Et puis 99 ans, c'est long ! On dit que le centre d'affaires Port City à Colombo est un bail de 99 ans. En réalité, c'est bien plus : une partie restera chinoise à tout jamais ! »Selon Aruna Kulatunga, la Chine compte prochainement investir 4 milliards de dollars supplémentaires, notamment dans la construction d'une raffinerie de pétrole uniquement destinée à l'export. Parmi les candidats sont cités le Chinois Sinopec, le plus grand raffineur d'Asie, ou encore Aramco, le géant pétrolier saoudien.Pour comprendre l'importance du port d'Hambantota il suffit de regarder une mappemonde. Le port se situe à seulement 10 miles nautiques de la route maritime commerciale Est-Ouest la plus fréquentée au monde. Pour comprendre les enjeux de ce port sur la carte des « nouvelles routes de la soie », nous avons interrogé Yasiru Ranaraja, le directeur de BRI SL. Cette organisation internationale de développement et de conseil s'intéresse de près aux projets en lien avec les « nouvelles routes de la soie » au Sri Lanka et dans la région.« Les navires chinois qui transportent du pétrole passent par le détroit de Malacca. La Chine achète la grande majorité du pétrole à l'Arabie saoudite, ses navires empruntent la route maritime ouest/est qui passe par Hambantota, puis le détroit de Malacca jusqu'à la mer de Chine du Sud. S'il arrivait quelque chose, la Chine aurait un grave problème. »Selon Yasiru Ranaraja, l'initiative chinoise comporte plutôt des aspects positifs pour son pays. « Le Sri Lanka pourrait devenir à l'avenir l'emplacement idéal, une base pour le commerce de l'énergie dans la région. Je pense que le port est stratégiquement important aussi bien pour la Chine que pour nous. Le Parlement sri-lankais avait dès les années 1970 des projets pour ce port, ce n'est donc pas nouveau. »Le district d'Hambantota, considéré comme l'une des régions les plus pauvres du Sri Lanka, a bénéficié d'un flux d'investissements considérables. À ce jour, le port et ses 60 km2 de terrain n'ont pas produit les recettes escomptées. Les activités du complexe portuaire sont encore très loin du rêve de Colombo de transformer l'île en hub régional. Pour développer la région et rendre le port viable et lucratif, Pékin devra injecter dans les prochaines années des milliards de dollars supplémentaires. Des projets titanesques à mille lieux des préoccupations et des attentes de la population.