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Sanitation workers in Milwaukee rescued a starving dog that was buried inside a garbage bin during their route. The supervisor who helped rescue him later adopted him! STORY: https://www.wdjx.com/sanitation-worker-rescues-a-dog-from-the-trash-and-adopts-him/
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Fran Spielman interviews Emmanuel Andre, Mayor Brandon Johnson's newly appointed deputy mayor for community safety, about preparing for Chicago's summer public safety challenges as CPS ends the school year. Andre discusses fears about tragedies, cycles of revenge, and key dates like Juneteenth and July 4th, describing a “full-of-government” approach with CPD, OEMC, Streets and Sanitation, elected officials, and community violence intervention partners to plan for incidents and large youth gatherings such as a potential lakefront “teen takeover.”
On this episode of The Squeal, we're taking a closer look at one of the most critical, but often overlooked, components of swine health management: truck wash biosecurity. Our host, Dr. Rebecca Robbins, PIC Health Assurance Veterinarian is joined by Dr. Kate Dion, Postdoctoral Research Associate at Iowa State University, and Emiliano Hidalgo, PIC Technical Operations Manager to discuss the importance of a truck wash and its procedures. Transportation plays a major role in protecting herd health, and even small gaps in cleaning and disinfection protocols can create significant disease risk across production systems. From trailer sanitation and drying time to employee compliance and facility design, maintaining strong truck wash biosecurity requires attention to detail at every step. Whether you're managing transportation logistics, overseeing site health, or working directly in the wash bay, this episode offers actionable insights to help strengthen one of the industry's most important lines of defense.
In this episode of the podcast, hosts Dom and Jay sit down with Jane and Shell from Autech Canada to discuss the fascinating world of automated sushi machines. Originating from the engineers at Audio-Technical in Japan—yes, the same company famous for headphones and DJ turntables—Autech has brought incredibly precise sushi-making technology to the Canadian market. We dive deep into their flagship model, the ASM-E-95, an unbelievable "rice sheet printer" capable of pumping out a wild 1,300 perfect rice sheets per hour. What we discuss in this episode:The Origin Story: How a special equipment division at an audio company ended up making a manual prototype featured in the 1987 movie Wall Street. Debunking the Automation Myth: Why automated machinery isn't taking away high-end culinary jobs, but rather freeing up chefs to focus on creative menu curation and artistry. Solving the Labor Crunch: How a single machine can save a restaurant "half a person" in labor costs and remove the intense stress of finding specialized, traditionally trained labor. Unexpected Markets: Why non-traditional venues like high-end steakhouses are suddenly installing sushi machines to diversify their appetizer menus. Sanitation & Safety: The hidden logistical victory of temperature-controlled, easily cleanable, NSF-certified machinery in modern kitchens. Whether you operate a traditional Japanese eatery or a steakhouse looking to safely inject fresh, high-margin ideas into your kitchen, this episode breaks down why commercial automation is a game-changer.
Gregory Anderson, commissioner of the New York City Department of Sanitation, talks about his new role, and his department's work in enforcing the composting laws that are on the books. Photo: NYC Compost Project, collection bin, Queens, New York. (Lindsey Nicholson/UCG/Universal Images Group via Getty Images) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Clarence Ford spoke to Zahid Badroodien, COCT Mayco Member for Water and Sanitation for a quick update. Views and News with Clarence Ford is the mid-morning show on CapeTalk. This 3-hour long programme shares and reflects a broad array of perspectives. It is inspirational, passionate and positive. Host Clarence Ford’s gentle curiosity and dapper demeanour leave listeners feeling motivated and empowered. Known for his love of jazz and golf, Clarrie covers a range of themes including relationships, heritage and philosophy. Popular segments include Barbs’ Wire at 9:30am (Mon-Thurs) and The Naked Scientist at 9:30 on Fridays. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Views & News with Clarence Ford Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays between 09:00 and 12:00 (SA Time) to Views and News with Clarence Ford broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/erjiQj2 or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/BdpaXRn 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/@CapeTalk567See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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What happens when Artists are embedded inside the systems that run the world? --- hospitals, railroads, steel mills, shipping companies, government ministries... In this episode, we explore the the strange, funny, visionary, and unexpectedly influential story of Barbara Steveni and the Artist Placement Group — a loose coalition of British artists who, beginning in the late 1960s, attempted something radical: placing artists inside the machinery of everyday institutional life not to decorate systems… but to complicate them.This show explores how artists embedded themselves inside mega-corporations and government agencies — often producing confusion, resistance, revelation, and occasionally profound organizational insight. And:* Why artists may function best not at the edges of society, but deep inside the systems shaping public life.How attention, metaphor, and observation can help institutions become more self aware and better run. * Why imagination inside organizations is often disruptive, inconvenient, and deeply necessary.Notable MentionsPeopleBarbara Steveni — British artist, organizer, and co-founder of the Artist Placement Group whose pioneering work embedded artists inside industrial, governmental, and civic systems as catalysts for institutional reflection and imagination.John Latham — Influential conceptual artist and APG collaborator whose work challenged conventional ideas about institutions, perception, time, and social systems.Ian Breakwell — British artist, filmmaker, and diarist associated with APG whose observational work explored institutional life, mental health systems, and everyday social rituals.Mierle Laderman Ukeles — Maintenance artist whose long collaboration with the New York City Department of Sanitation transformed public understanding of labor, infrastructure, and civic care.David Whyte — Poet and organizational thinker known for bringing metaphor, reflection, and human inquiry into corporate and institutional environments.Organizations & InitiativesArtist Placement Group (APG) — Radical British initiative founded in the late 1960s to place artists inside corporations, industries, and government agencies not to decorate systems, but to deepen and complicate them.Organisation and Imagination (O+I) — The later evolution of APG, continuing its investigation into the relationship between imagination, institutions, governance, and organizational culture.Intermedia Arts — Influential Minneapolis arts organization that helped pioneer artist/community development collaborations and embedded civic arts practice in the United States.The Hayward Gallery — London arts venue that hosted APG's influential 1971 exhibition Art & Economics, bringing artists, industrialists, and public officials into direct dialogue.Projects, Concepts & EventsArt & Economics / INN70 — Landmark APG exhibition and public experiment exploring relationships between artists, economics, bureaucracy, and institutional life.Incidental Person — John Latham's concept describing artists embedded within institutions as independent observers capable of perceiving what bureaucratic systems themselves no longer notice.John Latham and the Scottish Bing Projects — Exploration of Latham's visionary proposal to reconceive Scottish industrial spoil heaps as cultural memory and environmental sculpture.The Institution — Ian Breakwell's work emerging from placements inside psychiatric hospitals, examining institutional systems, observation, and human vulnerability.Publications & ResearchThe Artist Placement Group and the Industry of Art — Major essay tracing APG's philosophy, institutional placements, and long-term influence on socially engaged and cross-sector artistic practice.Barbara Steveni: I Find Myself — Steveni's memoir and archival reflection on APG, institutional imagination, and artist-led systems intervention.Artist Placement Group Chronology — Historical timeline documenting APG placements, exhibitions, collaborations, and policy interventions.Artforum — “Rate of Return: The Artist Placement Group” — Contemporary reassessment of APG's influence on institutional critique, social practice, and embedded artistic work.Acknowledgements (FreeSound.org)Dream-Drifting by audiomirage -- https://freesound.org/s/665193/ -- License: Attribution 4.0NixenoFX - short music jingle and start and end music.mp3 by nixeno -- https://freesound.org/s/427552/ -- License: Attribution 4.0Marlow and the DownUnder by audiomirage -- https://freesound.org/s/719007/ -- License: Attribution NonCommercial 4.0September 21 Equinox by audiomirage -- https://freesound.org/s/827532/ -- License: Attribution 4.0AMB_pub_small_busy.wav by matucha -- https://freesound.org/s/189876/ -- License: Attribution 4.0Hello User: Bright Cheery Intro Music by jjmarsan -- https://freesound.org/s/476070/ -- License: Attribution 4.0Podcast 27_Crackle by PodcastAC -- https://freesound.org/s/720338/ -- License: Attribution 4.0*******Art Is CHANGE is a podcast that chronicles the power of art and community transformation, providing a platform for activist artists to share their experiences and gain the skills and strategies they need to thrive as agents of social change.Through compelling conversations with artist activists, artivists, and cultural organizers, the podcast explores how art and activism intersect to fuel cultural transformation and drive meaningful change. Guests discuss the challenges and triumphs of community arts, socially engaged art, and creative placemaking, offering insights into artist mentorship, building credibility, and communicating impact.Episodes delve into the realities of artist isolation, burnout, and funding for artists, while celebrating the role of artists in residence and creative leadership in shaping a more just and inclusive world. Whether you're an emerging or established artist for social justice, this podcast offers inspiration, practical advice, and a sense of solidarity in the journey toward art and social change.
How did sanitation become one of public health's greatest triumphs, while being its oldest unfinished problem? In this episode of the Public Health Insight Podcast, host Gordon Thane traces the story from Victorian Britain's overcrowded streets to Edwin Chadwick's groundbreaking 1842 report, which reframed disease as a product of "removable circumstances" rather than individual fate. We revisit the Great Stink of 1858, when London's sewage crisis finally reached Parliament, where swift action followed. Then we confront a sobering reality: 3.4 billion people still lack safely managed sanitation today.Sources for ContentChadwick, Report on the Sanitary Condition of the Labouring Population of Great BritainUK Parliament — 1842 Report on the Sanitary Condition of the Labouring PopulationUK Parliament — The 1848 Public Health ActLondon Museum — The Great Stink of 1858Science Museum — Flushed Away: Sewers Through HistoryRoyal Museums Greenwich — Dickens and The Great Stink of 1858WHO/UNICEF JMP — Progress on Household Drinking Water, Sanitation and Hygiene 2000–2024UNICEF — Fast Facts: 1 in 4 People Globally Still Lack Access to Safe Drinking WaterWHO — Sanitation Fact SheetBritannica — Sir Edwin ChadwickEBSCO — Edwin ChadwickVaishali — Edwin Chadwick: A Pioneer of Public Health Reform and His Relevance to Modern Public Health PracticeHost & Producer◼️Gordon Thane, BMSc, MPH, PMP®Production Notes◼️ Music from Johnny Harris x Tom Fox: The Music RoomLeave Us Some FeedbackIf you enjoy our podcasts, be sure to subscribe and leave us a rating on Apple Podcast or Spotify, and spread the word to your friends to help us get discovered by more people. You can also interact directly with the podcast episodes on Spotify using the new “comment” feature! We'd love to hear what you think.Send us a Text Message to let us know what you think.
WaterCAN says it is deeply frustrated and alarmed by reports that municipalities have returned R1 billion in unspent Regional Bulk Infrastructure Grant funding to National Treasury over the past five years while communities across South Africa continue to endure dry taps, collapsing wastewater systems, sewage-polluted rivers and unsafe drinking water. The organisation wants the full list of municipalities that returned Regional Bulk Infrastructure Grant funds to be made public... For more Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Jonathan Erasmus from WaterCan
Send us Fan MailReturn guest Robyn Fischer, Senior Director, International Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene Foundation (IWSH), North America, talks about IWSH's work with the underprivileged. Celebrating a 10-year anniversary this year, IWSH is active in eight international projects, including some in the states, highlighted with the work at the LA Mission. Today's homes need more than a single energy source. Power key home systems like home heating, water heating, cooking, and backup power with propane to build high-performance homes ready for today's grid constraints and future demand. Propane delivers reliable whole-home performance while reducing electric load. Learn more at propane.com/residentialSubscribe to the Appetite for Construction podcast at any of your favorite streaming channels and don't forget about the other ways to interact with the Mechanical Hub Team!Follow Plumbing Perspective IG @plumbing_perspectiveFollow Mechanical Hub IG @mechanicalhubSign up for our newsletter at www.mechanical-hub.com/enewsletterVisit our websites at www.mechanical-hub.com and www.plumbingperspective.comSend John and Tim your feedback or topic ideas: @plumbing_perspective
These people can breathe life into pretty much anything: out-of-fashion jeans, boring dresses, torn canvas totes and even car tyres.这些人几乎能让任何东西焕发生机:过时的牛仔裤、单调的连衣裙、破旧的帆布包,甚至是汽车轮胎。My necklace was made of tyres, inner tub, recycle, so basically you can touch it.我的项链是用轮胎内胎回收制成的,你可以摸到它。Dedication to sustainability and a bit of creativity can spice up any wardrobe.致力于可持续发展并发挥一点创造力,就能让任何衣橱焕然一新。This was originally a blanket from the thrift store and I bought it, and I combined it into the clothes I already had at home.这原本是我从二手店买来的一条毯子,我把它和家里现有的衣服搭配在一起了。So I made these into the three pockets like a cowboy. 29-68, that's the address of my house where I started my brand.我像牛仔一样把这些做成了三个口袋。29-68是我开始创立品牌时所住房子的地址。Refashion is the joint initiative of the New York City Department of Sanitation and local fashion designers.“重塑时尚”是纽约市卫生局和当地时装设计师的联合倡议。The main goal is to learn and teach other sustainability and the many ways to rethink and recycle what we already have in the most environmentally friendly way.主要目标是学习并向他人传授可持续发展理念,以及以最环保的方式重新思考和回收利用我们现有物品的多种方法。What we're really trying to do here at the Department of Sanitation is connect the fashion industry and sort of young designers and talent, and help them overcome our challenge of textile waste.纽约市卫生局真正想做的,是将时尚产业、年轻设计师以及新锐人才联系起来,帮助他们应对纺织品浪费这一难题。The challenge is indeed daunting. According to the publication The Balance, an average American buys 60% more items of clothing every year and keeps them for about half as long as 15 years ago.这项挑战确实令人望而生畏。根据The Balance杂志的数据,如今美国人年均服装购买量比过去增加了60%,而保留衣物的时间仅为15年前的一半。Charities and secondhand stores can't consume all the used clothing. A giant amount goes to waste.慈善机构和二手商店不能消耗所有的旧衣服。大量的旧衣物都被浪费了。This lab just outside New York City turns used clothing into something new using only pure cotton items. Buttons, zippers and synthetic inserts are carefully removed.这个位于纽约市郊外的实验室只用纯棉物品将旧衣物改造成新东西。纽扣、拉链和合成材料嵌件被小心地移除。A special solvent sinks the fabric structure, and the special spinning wheel turns the resulting mass into new fiber.一种特殊溶剂会溶解织物结构,而特殊的纺纱轮将产生的物质转化为新的纤维。This fiber was made from 100 percent post-consumer cotton garment waste. These are old T-shirts, socks that you think there's no value for.这种纤维是由100%的消费后棉质服装废料制成的。这些就是你认为毫无价值的旧T恤、袜子。We basically liquefied them and we turned them into a new fiber, and we can take this fiber, spin it into yarn and make textiles.我们基本上是把它们液化,然后将其制成了一种新纤维,我们可以拿这种纤维纺成纱线,再制成纺织品。Stella McCartney, Adidas, Levi's, these big brands use such recycled fiber for wholly new collections. Smaller brands also find ways to recycle creatively.斯特拉·麦卡特尼、阿迪达斯、李维斯,这些大品牌都使用这种再生纤维来打造全新系列。小品牌也在寻找有创意的回收利用方法。All the products that we have here were made of recycled materials. So we have plastics, we have tyres, we have plastic bottles.我们这里所有的产品都是用回收材料制成的。我们有塑料、轮胎、塑料瓶。Buying used clothing has a lot of advantages, believes Isabel Varela. She used to be a shopaholic, but her passion caused her to have large debts.伊莎贝尔·巴雷拉认为,购买二手服装有很多好处。她曾经是个购物狂,但这种癖好让她欠下了巨额债务。Varela realized she was doing herself a disservice and started buying used items.巴雷拉意识到自己这样做对自己不利,于是开始购买二手物品。Having a helpful relationship with clothing. So we do need clothing and we do need a shop for basics, but it's behind.合理地购买服装。我们确实需要衣物,也确实需要一家能买到基本款衣物的商店,但这并非首要之事。It's like go to thrift stores, swap shops, shop in your closet to see what we really have.这就像去二手商店、交换商店逛逛,翻翻自己的衣橱,看看我们到底有什么。Reviewing, resewing, combining, this is the latest trend of the fashion industry.翻新、重缝、拼接,这就是时尚界的最新潮流。And while some clothes may only be good for landfill, many more are destined for a second chance in life. [解析]虽然有些衣服可能只适合填埋,但更多的衣服注得第二次生命。
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The new documentary "Maintenance Artist" tells the story of public artist Mierle Laderman Ukeles, the first New York City Sanitation Department artist-in-residence, a title she still holds today. Ukeles used her position in the 1970s to make public statements about essential workers and about feminism. Director Toby Perl Freilich discusses the film, and how Ukeles has been using her position in recent years, opening at the IFC Center on April 22. Photo by Robin Holland
Adam and Whitney talk about their recent labor history presentation on the 1971 Huntsville Sanitation workers strike. We also talk to the new executive directors of the Highlander Research and Education Center.✦ ABOUT ✦The Valley Labor Report is the only union talk radio show in Alabama, elevating struggles for justice and fairness on the job, educating folks about how they can do the same, and bringing relevant news to workers in Alabama and beyond.Our single largest source of revenue *is our listeners* so your support really matters and helps us stay on the air!Make a one time donation or become a monthly donor on our website or patreon:TVLR.FMPatreon.com/thevalleylaborreportVisit our official website for more info on the show, membership, our sponsors, merch, and more: https://www.tvlr.fmFollow TVLR on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheValleyLab...Follow TVLR on Twitter: @LaborReportersFollow Jacob on Twitter: @JacobM_ALFollow TVLR Co-Creator David Story on Twitter: @RadiclUnionist✦ CONTACT US ✦Our phone number is 844-899-TVLR (8857), call or text us live on air, or leave us a voicemail and we might play it during the show!✦ OUR ADVERTISERS KEEP US ON THE AIR! ✦Support them if you can.The attorneys at MAPLES, TUCKER, AND JACOB fight for working people. Let them represent you in your workplace injury claim. Mtandj.com; (855) 617-9333The MACHINISTS UNION represents workers in several industries including healthcare, the defense industry, woodworking, and more. iamaw44.org (256) 286-3704 / organize@iamaw44.orgDo you need good union laborers on your construction site, or do you want a union construction job? Reach out to the IRONWORKERS LOCAL 477. Ironworkers477.org 256-383-3334 (Jeb Miles) / local477@bellsouth.netThe NORTH ALABAMA DSA is looking for folks to work for a better North Alabama, fighting for liberty and justice for all. Contact / Join: DSANorthAlabama@gmail.comIBEW LOCAL 136 is a group of over 900 electricians and electrical workers providing our area with the finest workforce in the construction industry. You belong here. ibew136.org Contact: (205) 833-0909IFPTE - We are engineers, scientists, nonprofit employees, technicians, lawyers, and many other professions who have joined together to have a greater voice in our careers. With over 80,000 members spread across the U.S. and Canada, we invite you and your colleagues to consider the benefits of engaging in collective bargaining. IFPTE.org Contact: (202) 239-4880THE HUNTSVILLE INDUSTRIAL WORKERS OF THE WORLD is a union open to any and all working people. Call or email them today to begin organizing your workplace - wherever it is. On the Web: https://hsviww.org/ Contact: (256) 651-6707 / organize@hsviww.orgENERGY ALABAMA is accelerating Alabama's transition to sustainable energy. We are a nonprofit membership-based organization that has advocated for clean energy in Alabama since 2014. Our work is based on three pillars: education, advocacy, and technical assistance. Energy Alabama on the Web: https://alcse.org/ Contact: (256) 812-1431 / dtait@energyalabama.orgThe Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union represents in a wide range of industries, including but not limited to retail, grocery stores, poultry processing, dairy processing, cereal processing, soda bottlers, bakeries, health care, hotels, manufacturing, public sector workers like crossing guards, sanitation, and highway workers, warehouses, building services, and distribution. Learn more at RWDSU.infoThe American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) is the largest federal employee union proudly representing 700,000 federal and D.C. government workers nationwide and overseas. Learn more at AFGE.orgAre you looking for a better future, a career that can have you set for life, and to be a part of something that's bigger than yourself? Consider a skilled trades apprenticeship with the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades. Learn more at IUPAT.orgUnionly is a union-focused company created specifically to support organized labor. We believe that providing online payments should be simple, safe, and secure. Visit https://unionly.io/ to learn more.Hometown Action envisions inclusive, revitalized, and sustainable communities built through multiracial working class organizing and leadership development at the local and state level to create opportunities for all people to thrive. Learn more at hometownaction.orgMembers of IBEW have some of the best wages and benefits in North Alabama. Find out more and join their team at ibew558.org ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Pippa speaks to Councillor Zahid Badroodien, who is the city’s Mayco member for Water and Sanitation to about the state of Cape Town’s natural springs. 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.
“You don't have enough money to pay all the bills? Well, cut the budget for parks and rec, cut the budget for libraries, cut the budget for fixing potholes — but don't touch the police budget.” — Stuart Schrader Fifty years ago, America's local police still served at the pleasure of democratically elected politicians. Not anymore. Stuart Schrader has spent years in the archives tracing how it happened. In Blue Power: How Police Organized to Protect and Serve Themselves, Schrader begins the story in Sixties Detroit, where a young, progressive Democratic mayor found his career derailed by a police union fighting for recognition. It was the opening move of a decades-long campaign in which rank-and-file officers took advantage of the tools of American democracy — unions, lobbying, litigation, public relations — to lift policing above the law. Schrader's most counterintuitive finding is that the greatest federal champions of Blue Power were Democrats like Joe Biden. With Trump 2.0, the story gets even stranger. ICE — anonymous, paramilitary, seemingly answerable to no one — has paradoxically made local police look credible by comparison. Some police unions have tried to exploit the contrast at contract renewal time. Others have quietly welcomed the federal incursions as a way to challenge progressive city councils in Los Angeles, Chicago, and DC. It's almost as if today's democratically elected politicians serve at the pleasure of the local police. Five Takeaways • The Detroit Opening Move: The book begins in 1960s Detroit, where a young, charismatic, progressive Democratic mayor found his political career effectively destroyed by a police union fighting for recognition. That wasn't an accident. Police were simultaneously being called on to put down urban rebellions and gaining new workplace power through public sector unionization laws. They married those two things together: law and order rhetoric plus well-compensated, long-leashed officers. The Supreme Court's rights revolution — criminal defendants' rights, civil rights — felt to police like an existential threat. Blue Power was their answer. • Biden and the Bipartisan Consensus: Schrader's most counterintuitive finding: the greatest federal champions of Blue Power were Democrats. Joe Biden, as a senator, was one of the most important figures in unifying police organizations — rural versus urban, command rank versus rank and file — and ensuring legislation met their demands. The law-and-order consensus wasn't just Republican. It was built by Democrats who were terrified of the crime hysteria, and police who were expert at stoking it. Even once crime began its dramatic decline in the 1990s, police kept using the fear. We stopped the crime wave. Now pay up. • Crime Hysteria as a Political Weapon: Police learned early that crime statistics were a cudgel. Sign a good contract or crime will go up. And the tactic worked — not because the connection between police compensation and crime rates is real (Schrader says it isn't), but because the fear was real. Social scientists still can't fully explain why crime rose dramatically through the 1960s-80s and then declined just as dramatically from the mid-1990s. Police can't explain it either. But no other public sector union operates this way. Sanitation workers don't demand raises because they plowed the streets well in a heavy winter. Teachers don't point to test scores. Police do. • ICE, Blue Power, and the Trump Paradox: ICE — anonymous, paramilitary, answerable to no one, reluctant even to wear identifying insignia — has paradoxically made local police look credible by contrast. Some unions have tried to exploit this at contract renewal time: we're not ICE, so pay us accordingly. Others have quietly welcomed the federal incursions as a way to override progressive city councils in Chicago, LA, DC, and elsewhere. The Border Patrol union was one of the first to endorse Trump in 2016 and has been rewarded handsomely. Blue Power is nothing if not adaptable. • Why Defunding Failed — and What Actually Matters: Blue Power, Schrader argues, is the primary reason defunding didn't happen. Police used the same political tactics the book describes to thwart those demands from movements — the same lobbying, litigation, public relations, and contract leverage they've been deploying since the 1960s. The real question isn't defund or not defund. It's how cities allocate their resources. Over and over again in his research, Schrader found police saying explicitly: cut parks and rec, cut libraries, cut pothole repair — but don't touch our budget. That argument, made in fiscal crisis after fiscal crisis, has never really stopped. About the Guest Stuart Schrader is associate professor of history at Johns Hopkins University and director of the Chloe Center for the Critical Study of Racism, Immigration, and Colonialism. He is the author of Blue Power: How Police Organized to Protect and Serve Themselves (Basic Books, 2026) and Badges Without Borders: How Global Counterinsurgency Transformed American Policing (University of California Press, 2019). References: • Blue Power: How Police Organized to Protect and Serve Themselves by Stuart Schrader (Basic Books, 2026). • “Authoritarianism from Below,” New York Review of Books, 2026. By Stuart Schrader. • Episode 2021 [March 2021]: Rosa Brooks on Tangled Up in Blue: Policing the American City — the sympathetic counterpoint to Schrader's critique. About Keen On America Nobody asks more awkward questions than the Anglo-American writer and filmmaker Andrew Keen. In Keen On America, Andrew brings his pointed Transatlantic wit to making sense of the United States — hosting daily interviews about the history and future of this now venerable Republic. With nearly 2,800 episodes since the show launched on TechCrunch in 2010, Keen On America is the most prolific intellectual interview show in the history of podcasting. WebsiteSubstackYouTubeApple PodcastsSpotify Chapters: (00:31) - Rosa Brooks, Tangled Up in Blue, and the sympathetic take on policing (03:44) - Authoritarianism from below: how police seized political power (05:09) - Conscious strategy or structural drift? The origins of Blue Power (08:37) - What drives Blue Power: ideology, bureaucracy, or money? (09:19...
There are various laws governing dogs in New York City, but lately, some feel like dog owners are flouting the rules. After a long cold winter of frozen dog poop preserved beneath the surface of snowdrifts has pushed some to the brink. Reporter Rachel Sugar discusses her recent article in Curbed, "Where Does a Dog Belong." Plus, listeners weigh in. Photo by Gary Hershorn/Getty Image
The Shadow || Society of the Living Dead | Poison Death | January 23, 1938; January 30, 1938 ||01:16 .. Society of the Living Dead -- An evil businessman kidnaps his partner and keeps him in a burial vault. He wants him to sign a confession stating how he killed himself by drowning. Once the confession is signed, he will then kill his associate, take over the whole business and marry his partner's daughter. As The Shadow investigates a fake passport racket, it leads him to the mausoleum where the helpless prisoner is being kept.33:38 .. Poison Death -- A terrorist called The Shadow is poisoning the Department of Sanitation's water supply, and only the real Shadow can deduce who is behind the diabolical crime.: : : : :You can donate to show your support for my podcast and the time I put into creating and posting every week. Donations are through my duane.media PayPal account:https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=MSL7S8FKCSL94My other podcast channels include: MYSTERY x SUSPENSE -- DRAMA X THEATER -- SCI FI x HORROR -- COMEDY x FUNNY HA HA -- VARIETY X ARMED FORCES.Subscribing is free and you'll receive new post notifications. Also, if you have a moment, please give a 4-5 star rating and/or write a 1-2 sentence positive review on your preferred service -- that would help me a lot.Thank you for your support.https://otr.duane.media | Instagram @duane.otr#orsonwelles #oldtimeradio #otr #radioclassics #citizenkane #oldtimeradioclassics #classicradio #mercurytheatre #duaneotr:: :This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp
Anet Muir, Chief Director for Water Use Compliance, Monitoring and Enforcement at the Department of Water and Sanitation, speaks to Africa Melane about the latest audit findings revealing widespread failures in South Africa’s water systems. From ageing infrastructure and leaking pipes to contaminated rivers and failing treatment plants, the report highlights serious risks to public health and the urgent need for stronger monitoring, enforcement, and investment to stabilise the country’s water supply. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic and weather. The host’s eclectic interests mean the program often surprises the audience with intriguing book reviews and inspiring interviews profiling artists. A daily highlight is Rapid Fire, just after 5:30pm. CapeTalk fans call in, to stump the presenter with their general knowledge questions. Another firm favourite is the humorous Thursday crossing with award-winning journalist Rebecca Davis, called “Plan B”. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Afternoon Drive with John Maytham Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 15:00 and 18:00 (SA Time) to Afternoon Drive with John Maytham broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x 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.
Erik heads to the Eagle River Water and Sanitation District to speak with Lauren Snyder, Government and Public Relations Manager and David Norris, Director of Business Operations about what's in front of all of us this summer with the severe drought conditions we will most certainly be facing. This is a message of hope - the ERWSD team have been preparing for a summer like this and are ready - but also one of preparedness as to what to expect with water restrictions and how it takes all of us banding together, a skill that this valley truly has.Learn more about your water usage and how to be prepared HERE
Los Angeles is facing a new crisis as a homeless encampment located within a storm drain in South Los Angeles has been declared a hazardous materials zone. The situation, initially reported by Matthew Seedorff, highlights the escalating challenges of homelessness in the city and the strain on its infrastructure. Sanitation crews are now tasked with cleaning up human waste and debris from the drain near 88th and Grand, an area deemed a 'hot zone.' This incident underscores broader issues, including unauthorized utility connections and criminal activities, raising serious concerns about public health and safety. The city claims to be offering resources to those affected, but the situation reveals a deeper failure in Los Angeles' approach to addressing homelessness. Is this really a solution?
John Maytham speaks to MEC for Water and Sanitation, Zahid Badroodien, who will unpack how this large-scale rollout will work, what residents can expect during installation, and how the new system could ultimately save water—and money—at a time when water security remains a key concern for Cape Town. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic and weather. The host’s eclectic interests mean the program often surprises the audience with intriguing book reviews and inspiring interviews profiling artists. A daily highlight is Rapid Fire, just after 5:30pm. CapeTalk fans call in, to stump the presenter with their general knowledge questions. Another firm favourite is the humorous Thursday crossing with award-winning journalist Rebecca Davis, called “Plan B”. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Afternoon Drive with John Maytham Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 15:00 and 18:00 (SA Time) to Afternoon Drive with John Maytham broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x 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.
Send us Fan MailThe guys talk with Dave Viola, Chief Executive Officer of IAPMO and the International Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Foundation (IWSH®). With more than 30 years of experience across the construction, plumbing, HVAC, and sustainability sectors, Dave provides strategic direction for IAPMO's codes and standards, ensuring they reflect the latest technologies, practices, and priorities to protect public health and strengthen community resilience. Today's homes need more than a single energy source. Power key home systems like heating, hot water, cooking, and backup power with propane to build high-performance homes ready for today's grid constraints and future demand. Propane delivers reliable whole-home performance while reducing electric load. Learn more at propane.com.Subscribe to the Appetite for Construction podcast at any of your favorite streaming channels and don't forget about the other ways to interact with the Mechanical Hub Team!Follow Plumbing Perspective IG @plumbing_perspectiveFollow Mechanical Hub IG @mechanicalhubSign up for our newsletter at www.mechanical-hub.com/enewsletterVisit our websites at www.mechanical-hub.com and www.plumbingperspective.comSend John and Tim your feedback or topic ideas: @plumbing_perspective
Today on World Water Day, we spotlight the critical link between water, sanitation, and gender equality. Our latest NESG Radio podcast features deep insights from: ️ Ms. Kashimana Tsumba – Thematic Lead, Marine & Blue Economy, NESG Industrial Policy Commission ️ Engr. Gabriel Ekanem – Water & Sanitation Thematic Lead ️ Moderated by: Mbotidem Jackson, Technical Anchor, Industrial Policy Commission, NESG Together, they explore how empowering women through equitable water access drives progress for all. Listen, learn, and join the movement to bridge the water gap.
WATCH full travel vlog & podcast here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UaTtMWlqm6o&feature=youtu.be Use my link for 10% off: https://pangiapass.com/a/bold Find Me Here: https://linktr.ee/bold.perceptions Travel / Lifestyle Consultation, DM Me On Instagram: bold_perceptions ~ Subscribe to win a free flight.... when I hit 5k subscribers I will buy a random person a one way flight to experience solo travel themselves. & I will help you plan the adventure. Kibera is a vast urban landscape characterized by extreme density and a lack of formal infrastructure, where basic survival requires constant navigation of a "city within a city." Most residents live in small, single-room structures made of mud, timber, and corrugated iron sheets, often measuring no more than 144 square feet. Because there is no internal plumbing, families must walk to communal points to purchase water by the jerrycan, a task that is both physically demanding and disproportionately expensive compared to formal neighborhoods. Sanitation remains a primary concern, as narrow, unpaved alleyways often double as makeshift drainage systems, making the settlement particularly vulnerable to floods and waterborne diseases during Kenya's rainy seasons. The social and economic atmosphere of the settlement is defined by the "kadogo" economy, where goods and services are sold in the smallest possible quantities to accommodate low daily wages. Life here is lived largely in public; the streets are a constant blur of activity, from charcoal vendors and open-air barbershops to children playing in the limited space between shanties. While formal electricity is scarce, a web of informal wires provides power to many homes, fueling a surprisingly high rate of mobile phone connectivity. This digital access is vital, as residents rely heavily on mobile money to pay for everything from school fees to clean water, highlighting a unique intersection of extreme poverty and modern technology. Despite these harsh conditions, Kibera is anchored by a powerful sense of community and localized governance that fills the gaps left by the state. Neighbors look out for one another through informal savings groups and community-led security initiatives, creating a social safety net that is essential for survival. There is a palpable energy driven by youth-led organizations, art collectives, and sports clubs that strive to change the narrative of the slum from one of despair to one of potential. While the physical environment remains a challenge of mud and rusted metal, the human spirit within Kibera is remarkably resilient, fostering a culture of innovation and mutual support that defines its unique identity within Nairobi. ~ #travel #nomad #documentary #kenya #podcast #africa #travelblogger
"Fren M. 62 year old Sanitation worker that's been with the Foundation for over 30 years. Bit of an unusual case. Previously employed by a community college on a night shift, the Foundation hired them on the spot after cleaning up a containment gone wrong. Having found the gruesome remnants on school grounds, they simply got to work without question. They didn't leave a single stain." Transcript Patrons Jan 8 - Jan 14 Isaac Buitron, Munnka Man, Donald Crosthwaite, Hyperion Orange, "...", Your_Local_Birate, and Jordan Barnett Cast & Crew SCP Archives was created by Pacific S. Obadiah & Jon Grilz "Situationally Comedic Persons" was written by Hannah Schooner & Giancarlo Herrera Fren - Erika Sanderson Rodney - TJ Berry Janice - Kayla Temshiv Kurt & Burt - Josh Rubino Holmwood - Jordan Cobb Supervisor 1 - Derrick Valen Supervisor 2 - Ashley Heather Quills Educational Video Instructor - Stephen Indrisano Podcast Host - Fay Roberts D-Class 1 - Mick Wheaton D-Class 2 - Isaiah Rothstein Elevator - Tal Minear Employee 1 - Mattie roi Berger Office Worker 1 - Shelby Novak Office Worker 2 - Mike Fielding Office Worker 3 - Chris Harris-Beechy Scientist 1 - Pacific S. Obadiah Scientist 2 - B. Narr Security Guard - Damon Alums Research Assistant - Daisy McNamara Art by Pacific S. Obadiah Theme Song & Original Music by Mattie Roi Berger Dialogue Editing - Giancarlo Herrera & Hannah Schooner Sound Design - Hannah Schooner Directing by Giancarlo Herrera Showruning - Daisy McNamara Creative Director - Pacific S. Obadiah Executive Producer - Tom Owen Presented by Bloody FMwww.Bloody-Disgusting.comwww.SCParchives.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/scp_podStore: https://store.dftba.com/collections/scp-archivesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/scp_pod/Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/scparchives.bsky.socialDiscord: https://discord.gg/tJEeNUzeZXTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@scppodYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/scparchivesNewsletter: https://pacificobadiah.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Richard (Rick) Stier, M.S. is a consulting food scientist who has helped food processors develop safety, quality, and sanitation programs. He believes in emphasizing the importance of how these programs can help companies increase profits. Rick comes from a family background in food science, with the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) establishing an award in his mother's name—the Humanitarian Award for Service to the Science of Food in honor of Elizabeth Fleming Stier. Rick holds degrees in food science from Rutgers University and the University of California at Davis. He is also a member of the Editorial Advisory Board of Food Safety Magazine. In this episode of Food Safety Matters, we speak with Rick [18:38] about: His path into food science and food safety, influenced by his upbringing around the Rutgers University food science community and early mentorship in the field His work as an independent consultant helping processors improve food safety, sanitation, and quality programs, and how he addresses suboptimal practices he encounters in processing facilities Memorable experiences from his career, including industry-wide efforts to address food safety challenges and examples of innovations that helped prevent future problems Why crisis management and preparedness are critical for food companies, and how building strong programs in advance helps organizations respond effectively to disruptions Common misconceptions about internal audits, and how companies can design audit programs that evaluate every element of their food safety management system and drive continuous improvement Key challenges in managing the physical plant as a prerequisite program, and why details such as facility design, maintenance, and infrastructure can have major food safety implications Frequently misunderstood hygiene practices in food processing facilities, including the importance of adequate handwashing infrastructure and strong employee hygiene policies Practical ways companies can ensure hygiene and food safety procedures are followed, such as leadership accountability, employee education, and reinforcing expectations through facility design and incentives A preview of Rick's upcoming two-part article series on HACCP, which will explore how HACCP plans fit within broader food safety management systems and prerequisite programs. News and Resources News FDA Releases Produce Regulatory Program Standards [6:22] FDA Announces FSMA 204 Stakeholder Engagement Initiative, Releases Guidance [8:11] RFK Jr. Highlights FDA's Focus on GRAS Rule, But Makes No Promises [10:44] FAO, EFSA Sign MOU to Strengthen Collaboration on Science-Based Food Safety [15:36] Resources Richard Stier's articles for Food Safety Magazine Sponsored by: IFC {LOGO LINKS TO: indfumco.com/chlorinedioxide} FACT SHEET: A Clean Break to Reset the Environment with Chlorine Dioxide [BH1] We Want to Hear from You! Please send us your questions and suggestions to podcast@food-safety.com [BH1]PRISCILA: Please include the uniquely linked "FACT SHEET: A Clean Break…" resource below the logo.
Episode 214 with Foulo Basse, President and Chief Executive of The Brazzaville Foundation, an organisation leading Africa's battle against falsified medicines, counterfeit drugs, and pharmaceutical crime across the continent.Fake and substandard medicines are one of the most urgent yet under reported public health crises in Africa. From ineffective antibiotics and compromised malaria treatments to the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance, falsified medicines are costing lives, undermining trust in health systems, and fuelling organised criminal networks that exploit regulatory gaps and weak border controls.In this episode, Foulo Basse explains why rising seizures of counterfeit medicines across African countries may reveal the scale of the problem rather than signal victory. He explores how illicit pharmaceutical trade routes operate across borders, why counterfeit drugs in Africa are increasingly linked to transnational organised crime, and how affordability gaps and weak distribution systems allow illegal markets to thrive.We also examine the policy and legal response. Foulo discusses the importance of the Lomé Initiative, the push for African states to ratify the Medicrime Convention, and the need to criminalise falsified medicines with meaningful enforcement and institutional capacity.What We Discuss With FouloThe true scale of the falsified medicines crisis in Africa and why enforcement statistics may only scratch the surface.Why counterfeit medicines should be treated as organised crime and a national security threat, not only a health issue.How weak pharmaceutical supply chains, high drug prices, and limited access to generics create conditions for illegal drug markets.The role of the Lomé Initiative and the Medicrime Convention in strengthening legislation and criminalising pharmaceutical trafficking.What African governments, regulators, and international partners must prioritise to secure medicine supply chains and protect public health.Did you miss my previous episode where I discuss Building Sustainable Manufacturing in Africa: Bamboo, Sanitation and Circular Supply Chains? Make sure to check it out!Connect with Terser:LinkedIn - Terser AdamuInstagram - unlockingafricaTwitter (X) - @TerserAdamuConnect with Foulo:Website - www.brazzavillefoundation.orgMany of the businesses unlocking opportunities in Africa don't do it alone. If you'd like strategic support on entering or expanding across African markets, reach out to our partners ETK Group: www.etkgroup.co.ukinfo@etkgroup.co.uk
Pool Pros text questions hereWayne goes full soapbox after watching an HGTV/Magnolia renovation show that builds a commercial-style pool using “biofilters” as a chemical-free solution—without ever addressing sanitation, oxidation, or code-required disinfectant residuals. Steve backs him up with real-world field logic: filtration doesn't equal disinfection, and “natural” systems can turn into expensive science projects fast.Then the episode shifts into the Insurance Interlude with Pat Grignon (California Pool Association), digging into warranty claims, liability, how insurance carriers investigate faults, and why documentation (photos/video/notes) protects your business for years.Segment 1 — Wayne's HGTV rant: Biofilters, “natural pools,” and reality TV chemistry (00:00–25:14)Key takeawaysFiltration is not sanitation. Even DE filtration doesn't catch bacteria/viruses reliably because pathogens are below typical filter micron ratings.Biofilters often rely on nitrifying bacteria (Wayne names Nitrosomonas and Nitrobacter) that convert:ammonia → nitrites → nitratesWayne's red flag: nitrates feed algae, and there's no easy chemical “undo” once nitrates climb—drain and replace is often the only practical correction.Real-world reality check: if bathers are involved, ammonia shows up (sweat/urine), and you still need an actual sanitizer system.The pool “looked great” on reveal day… but nobody wanted to get in (which Steve jokes is basically the fate of many pools anyway).Wayne predicts the biofilter setup becomes a regret purchase—$15,000 spent before eventually converting to conventional filtration + sanitation.Quoteable moments“Natural pool” = Wayne's eyes bug out.“People want to swim in water, not chemicals… but safe water takes chemistry.”Steve's “pimp my ride but for houses” comparison for the show's projects.Segment 2 — Insurance Interlude w/ Pat Grignon: Warranty work, liability, and documenting the mess (25:14–40:18)What's coveredSteve explains the reality of warranty service: no urgency unless someone becomes the “pain in the ass” pushing it forward.Pat outlines how manufacturers protect themselves:Warranty/service stations often required to carry high insurance limits and endorsements that shield the manufacturer.Waiver of subrogation explained:Normally, your insurer pays then may subrogate (recover) from a manufacturer if a defect caused the loss.Waiver blocks that upstream recovery—so your policy can get stuck holding the bag even when the part was defective.Notable mentionsHGTV / Magnolia Network renovation show: “Building Outside the Lines”Movie drop: True Romance (Hans Zimmer soundtrack, Tarantino script)Brands mentioned in discussion/examples: Hayward, Jandy (AquaLink), Pentair, plus references to warranty stations and commercial systems.Call to action (from the hosts)Got a technical question or topic idea? Email: TalkingPools at gmail.com Wayne says if your question makes it onto the show, he'll send a small thank-you gift. Support the showThank you so much for listening! You can find us on social media: Facebook Instagram Tik Tok Email us: talkingpools@gmail.com
This Uplevel Dairy Podcast episode features Dairy Calf and Heifer Association (DCHA) board members Jim Van Patter and Rodolfo Nava, as they discuss key practices for raising high-performing dairy replacement heifers and beef-on-dairy calves. Both emphasize that success starts with excellent colostrum management in the first 24 hours, followed by a high plane of nutrition, sanitation, ventilation, and calf comfort. Jim and Rodolfo compare calf-raising strategies that focus on nutrition, consistency, and labor efficiency. Both emphasize the value of strong colostrum and transition programs, with three-times-a-day feeding improving daily gain, reducing scours, and supporting better lung health—even with a modest added cost per calf. They discuss how automation, data tracking, and cleaner, well-ventilated hutch systems have lowered mortality and labor demands, while environmental regulations and day-to-day crew consistency remain ongoing challenges. The conversation also highlights team retention, clear communication with suppliers, and building pride in calf care. Looking ahead to 2026, Jim plans to continue refining nutrition and monitoring, while Rodolfo aims to shorten the time in hutches without sacrificing performance.Make sure to save the date for the annual DCHA Conference, April 7–9 in Tucson, Arizona.The episode is brought to you in partnership with the DCHA and is sponsored by First Defense.00:00 Raising Elite Calves: What This Episode Covers + DCHA Conference Preview01:39 Meet Jim Van Patter: Wisconsin Calf Program & Global Consulting Experience03:43 Meet Rodolfo Nava: Beef-on-Dairy Calf Ranch in New Mexico + Why DCHA Matters05:21 The Universal Non-Negotiables: Colostrum, Nutrition, Comfort & Ventilation07:48 Sanitation, Automation & Scaling Calf Care Without Losing Quality09:54 Transition Milk Deep Dive: Products, Ratios, and What Changes in the Calves12:54 Jim's On-Farm Results: Implementing Transition Milk + Gains, Scours, Lung Scores16:48 What's Changed Over Decades: Consistency, Hutch Housing, and Survival Rates20:01 Today's Biggest Challenges: Regulations, Labor, Weather, and Data Feedback Loops23:56 Building a Winning Calf Team: Motivation, Retention, Pride, and First Impressions27:55 2026 Goals + Where to Focus First: Colostrum, 3x Feeding, Data, and Team Development32:32 Why DCHA Helps Producers Win: Speakers, Gold Standards, Learning Library & Networking37:21 Final Takeaways + Invitation to Tucson (Tours, Spanish Sessions) + Wrap-Up
Episode 213 with Sander de Klerk, CEO and Founder of The Good Roll, a fast growing ecosystem reshaping the global paper industry through circular production, ethical sourcing, and socially inclusive solutions rooted in Africa.Recently named EY Emerging Entrepreneur of the Year 2024, Sander is building far more than a sustainable consumer brand. What began as The Good Roll, producing tree friendly toilet paper from recycled paper, has evolved into a fully integrated value chain anchored in Ghana. At the heart of the model is bamboo pulp production, working with thousands of farmers and creating hundreds of jobs while supplying sustainable raw materials to producers across Africa and Europe.Sander explains how The Good Roll is challenging traditional extractive trade models by retaining value at source and positioning Africa as a serious player in global manufacturing. From building production capacity in Ghana to connecting African processing with European markets, he shares the realities of scaling industry across continents. We explore why sanitation must be viewed not only as a public health issue but as a foundational economic priority, and how sustainability can move from being perceived as a cost to becoming a competitive growth strategy.What We Discuss With SanderThe future of Africa in global manufacturing and how circular production models can increase value retention on the continent.The commercial case for bamboo as a scalable industrial input in sustainable packaging and paper production.How sanitation infrastructure links directly to economic participation and workforce productivity.Designing impact driven businesses that balance ESG commitments with profitability and investor confidence.New financing pathways for African industrial ventures beyond traditional bank lending.Did you miss my previous episode where I discuss How Africa Can Become a Global Remote Work Hub: AI, Employer of Record & The Future of Work? Make sure to check it out!Connect with Terser:LinkedIn - Terser AdamuInstagram - unlockingafricaTwitter (X) - @TerserAdamuConnect with Sander:LinkedIn - Sander de Klerk and Talenteum.com / The Good Roll | B CorpWebsite - thegoodroll.co.ukMany of the businesses unlocking opportunities in Africa don't do it alone. If you'd like strategic support on entering or expanding across African markets, reach out to our partners ETK Group: www.etkgroup.co.ukinfo@etkgroup.co.uk
“Abolish ICE” is among the six winning names selected in Chicago's fourth annual “You Name a Snowplow” contest. Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Department of Streets and Sanitation revealed the results after a record-breaking year of participation
“Abolish ICE” is among the six winning names selected in Chicago's fourth annual “You Name a Snowplow” contest. Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Department of Streets and Sanitation revealed the results after a record-breaking year of participation
In this episode, Alyssa tells Risen about a Chicago Tradition known as Dibs. Support the show by subscribing, leaving a five-star review, telling all your friends and following on Twitter, BlueSky, Instagram. Show Notes: Chicago Tribune: Let's make a federal case out of dibs Block Club Chicago: How Did Dibs Become A Thing? Thank Chicago's Worst Blizzard WTTW: How Did Dibs Become a Chicago Winter Tradition? NBC 5 Chicago: Chicago's long-standing ‘dibs' tradition is technically illegal City of Chicago: Chicago Department of Streets and Sanitation to Begin Clearing Streets of "Dibs" WBEZ: To Dibs Or Not To Dibs? The Essential Chicago Question Axios: Southwest Siders file the most dibs complaints ABC 7 Chicago: Chicago 'dibs': Items from wintertime parking spot tradition to be cleaned up Chicago Magazine: Should You Use Dibs? Chicago Sun-Times: Dibs calls always pour in to 311 after snow falls in Chicago, from some areas more than others Block Club Chicago: The History of 'Dibs': Did It Begin in Chicago? Chicago Reader: Land GrabDNA Info: 'Dibs Shame' Campaign Raising Funds To End the 'Societal Plague' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
New York's communist mayor can't plow streets or pick up trash, giving New Yorkers a genuine taste of a political philosophy that has literally never worked. Meanwhile, 3 million pages of Epstein documents somehow only put one person behind bars. Plus: a perplexing kidnapping, one man's catastrophic luck at presidential events, and the latest odds on the Second Coming. Your weekly reminder that the justice system works great…just not for you.
It's been more than two weeks since the big snowstorm hit, and hardened piles of dirty snow are still everywhere. Javier Lojan, acting commissioner of the New York City Sanitation Department, talks about the challenges the Sanitation Department has faced as the extreme cold settled in after the storm.
Jon Gruden is suing the NFL for purposely destroying his career. If only this trial was in NYC. Plus, an irate sanitation worker calls in to let Boomer have it about his criticisms.
When I talk about warehouse sanitation, I often say, “It's a great way to get your foot in the door.” And every now and then, someone pushes back and says, “I don't want to clean restrooms or take out trash.” I understand that reaction. On the surface, sanitation doesn't sound exciting. It doesn't come with a forklift, a title, or a clipboard. It came up again this week so I wanted to explain a little better what the warehouse sanitation role really is, what it teaches you, and why it has launched more warehouse careers than people realize. Because warehouse sanitation is not just cleaning. It's operations support. It's safety. It's compliance. And for the right person, it's a proving ground. Think of it like this. At its core, warehouse sanitation exists to protect people, product, and the process. A clean warehouse is a safer warehouse, a compliant warehouse, and ultimately a more productive warehouse. Yes, sanitation associates may clean restrooms and remove trash, although a lot of times that's more of a role for the janitorial folks and departments, anyway, that work matters more than people realize. But in a warehouse or production environment, sanitation includes maintaining dock areas, storage aisles, production zones, and shared spaces so that operations can run without interruption and bottlenecks. Sanitation associates are often the first ones to notice leaks, spills, or damaged flooring, broken pallets and debris buildup, blocked exits or fire equipment, and unsafe conditions developing in the aisles, cross aisles, and dock areas over time. In many operations, especially your larger distribution operations, sanitation is not a background function, it is a frontline safety and compliance role. Auditors, inspectors, and customers notice cleanliness immediately, and sanitation teams are often the unsung reason a facility passes inspections. One of the most valuable things a sanitation associate learns is Good Manufacturing Practices, or GMPs. GMPs teach the why behind the rules. Why food can't touch the floor. Why personal items are restricted in production areas. Why cleaning tools and equipment are color-coded and why documentation is so important and matters. Sanitation associates learn how contamination happens through people, equipment, and behavior. They learn how one mistake in one area can affect product quality downstream. Once someone understands GMPs, they become valuable across the entire warehouse. Receiving, picking, packing, shipping, and quality all rely on the same principles. GMP knowledge changes how people move, touch, store, and think about product. Sanitation associates don't just follow rules, they help enforce a culture of cleanliness and accountability. And sanitation work is structured. There are daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly cleaning schedules that must be followed. Sometimes called the Master Sanitation List. This teaches sanitation associates how to manage time independently, how to prioritize critical areas, and how to complete work without constant supervision, and then most importantly, how to properly document completed tasks. Schedules don't care if someone is motivated or not, the work still has to be done. Associates who learn to stay on schedule develop discipline quickly. When managers look for leads or trainers, they often look for people who can manage their time without reminders. Sanitation associates who consistently complete schedules are already proving they can handle responsibility. We also may be given classes, training, and certifications on handling cleaning chemicals, another area where sanitation roles quietly build professional skills. Associates are trained on proper dilution ratios, PPE requirements, SDS sheets, and safe storage practices. They learn that stronger is not better, and that improper mixing can create hazards instead of preventing them. Chemical misuse can damage floors and equipment, create slip hazards, most importantly violating safety regulations. Learning to follow chemical procedures teaches precision, patience, and respect for process. Again, traits that are essential in equipment operation, quality roles, and leadership. Those next steps we're all after. Ok, what else did I make notes on. Alright, this is where the sanitation role starts to surprise people. Warehouse sanitation often involves powered and equipment and machines, and that equipment brings even more responsibility into play. Think of Industrial floor sweepers, walk-behind or ride-on, remove debris that creates safety hazards. Sanitation associates trained on sweepers learn to perform pre-use inspections, monitor battery levels, and operate safely around pedestrians and forklifts. They learn right-of-way rules, speed control, and awareness of blind spots. Now, we need to remember that sweepers operate in active aisles. That means sanitation associates must anticipate traffic patterns, understand dock activity, and adjust their cleaning routes based on production flow. This isn't random driving, it's operational awareness and has to be treated as such. And the floor scrubbers require even more thought. These machines deep clean concrete floors and are essential in GMP environments. Associates learn how water flow, detergent concentration, and recovery systems work together. They quickly learn that too much water or chemical creates slip hazards and damages floors. Scrubbers require planning, which areas are active? Which areas can be blocked for a while? How to communicate wet floors? That kind of forward thinking kind of mirrors the decision making required of supervisors and leads. Oh, and trash compactors. Trash compactors are powerful machines with strict safety rules. Sanitation associates learn load limits, prohibited materials, cycle timing, and lockout awareness. Compactors teach one key lesson, procedures exist for a reason. There are no shortcuts, no “just this once.” They can be dangerous. This mindset, follow the process every time, is exactly what safety managers look for when selecting people for advancement. And Balers. Many facilities recycle their cardboard, shrink wrap, and slip sheets. We'll learn how to sort materials properly, safely load the baler, tie off the bales, and document counts or weights. Many facilities track recycling metrics, which introduce sanitation associates to cost control and sustainability efforts. Balers build organization skills and attention to detail, two traits essential in inventory control and leadership roles. What else did I note here, Sanitation associates work everywhere. They see inbound, outbound, production, and all of the common areas. They notice how shifts hand off work, where bottlenecks form, and where safety issues seem to repeat themselves. That exposure creates, what I like to call, big-picture thinkers. People who understand how departments interact often become strong supervisors because they already understand the operation as a whole. Remember how I'm always mentioning to understand the task before and after ours? So where can all this take us? Sanitation experience often leads to general warehouse associate roles, Forklift and equipment operator positions, quality control or safety support roles, inventory control or clerical positions, facilities or building maintenance support, and yes, front line management. Some of the most effective leaders I deal with started in sanitation, and they respect every role and understand compliance better than most. So about that, I don't want to clean mindset. Here's the truth I share often, careers aren't built by avoiding necessary work. Sanitation teaches discipline, humility, consistency, and accountability. Remember, managers notice who shows up, with a positive attitude, follows procedures, and does the work, even work that others avoid. Sanitation isn't about trash. It's about trust. Warehouse sanitation doesn't have to be a forever job, but it can be a powerful starting point. And it can be a great career. It builds safety awareness, equipment experience, operational understanding, and work ethic. Sanitation isn't a dead end. It's a foundation. And as we've learned, strong foundations support long careers. Well, I have to get back to work now myself. I hope I shed some light on why I feel sanitation is one of the strong starting points in our industry. I'd appreciate it if you'd pass the episode along to a friend, ask them to subscribe on Apple Podcast, Spotify, or any of their favorite Podcatchers, we're even on YouTube! Let's all do our part to bring more of those entering the workforce into our Industry. Until next week, please give every action and movement the respect it deserves, our family and friends need us to be safe and come back home as well and in as good of health as we left!
Join Lionel on The Other Side of Midnight as he dissects the Luigi Mangione case, dismantling the legal validity of the "necessity defense" and questioning the public's strange sympathy for a cold-blooded killer. Lionel pivots to the Epstein scandal, discussing "DNA seeding" and eugenics while wondering why the world ignores Wikileaks' Vault 7. The hour gets heated as Lionel debates listeners on whether Bill Gates has DOJ "protectors" and deconstructs a theory connecting Nancy Pelosi to the UnitedHealthcare shooting. From roasting politicians in "Department of Sanitation" jackets to praising ChatGPT, this episode covers the legal, the political, and the absurd. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Most preppers have stockpiled food, water, and medical supplies, but far fewer have seriously considered what happens when the cleaning products run out. In a prolonged SHTF scenario, sanitation isn't a convenience—it's the difference between a manageable situation and a cascading health crisis that can take down an entire household. The flu doesn't stop because supply chains have collapsed. Foodborne illness doesn't care that you can't run to the store for more disinfectant. If your preparedness plan relies on commercial cleaners with limited shelf lives, you may be far less prepared than you think. In this episode, Todd breaks down the essential knowledge every serious prepper needs for maintaining a sanitary living environment when resupply isn't an option. You'll learn which common items offer indefinite shelf stability for SHTF cleaning purposes, why the solutions you've read about in prepper forums may not work the way you assume, and the critical distinctions that could mean the difference between effective disinfection and false confidence. This isn't about stockpiling more products—it's about understanding the science behind sanitation so you can adapt and create what you need from shelf-stable supplies you can store for years. The ability to maintain a clean, disease-free environment is a fundamental skill that protects everything else you've worked to build. These aren't theoretical concerns—they're the practical realities that will define quality of life in any extended grid-down or collapse scenario. Episode Page on EP.885 Of Interest Get One Preparedness Tip in Your Email Weekly! For more about Todd and RYF Join the Exclusive Email Group The Christian Prepper Podcast Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/prepperwebsiteSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Pool Pros text questions hereIn this episode of the Talking Pools podcast, hosts Steve and Wayne discuss a range of topics related to pool maintenance, health concerns, and industry practices. Wayne shares his recent health challenges, including a hospitalization due to E. coli, which leads to a discussion on the importance of sanitation in pools, particularly concerning E. coli and Giardia. The hosts emphasize the need for proper chlorine levels and regular shocking of pools to maintain safety. They also delve into the nuances of managing commercial versus residential pools, the significance of trade shows for networking, and the challenges of heating pools in older facilities. The episode concludes with listener engagement and a call to action for feedback and questions.TakeawaysWayne shares his health challenges and recovery.E. coli and Giardia are significant concerns in pool sanitation.Proper chlorine levels are crucial for pool safety.Regular shocking of pools is necessary to prevent contamination.Trade shows are valuable for networking and learning.Commercial pool management differs significantly from residential.Pool heating can be challenging, especially in older facilities.It's important to vet commercial clients before taking them on.Maintaining profitability in the pool business is essential.Listener engagement is encouraged for future topics. Sound bites"We love having you here.""You want to make a plan.""Turn off the boiler."Chapters00:00 Welcome Back and Health Updates02:58 Understanding E. Coli and Giardia in Pools06:00 Sanitation Standards and Pool Maintenance08:59 Shocking Pools: Best Practices and Guidelines11:54 Navigating Pool Trade Shows and Networking14:54 Commercial vs. Residential Pool Management17:52 Challenges in Pool Heating and Maintenance21:07 Final Thoughts and Listener Engagement Support the showThank you so much for listening! You can find us on social media: Facebook Instagram Tik Tok Email us: talkingpools@gmail.com
For many Americans, proper sanitation and clean water seem like issues for developing countries. But much of rural America—and even parts of US cities—still struggles to provide the basics we all need to survive. And as infrastructure ages and strains under the threat of climate change, the problems will likely get worse. Environmental justice activist Catherine Coleman Flowers has been on the forefront of these issues for decades. And she says that while a lack of sanitation is often found in poor, Black regions, especially in the Deep South, these basic environmental issues cut across racial lines. On this week's More To The Story, Flowers sits down with host Al Letson to talk about her years working to achieve “sanitation justice” in the South, how biblical lessons apply to climate offenders, and her book of personal essays, Holy Ground: On Activism, Environmental Justice, and Finding Hope.Producer: Josh Sanburn | Editor: Kara McGuirk-Allison | Theme music: Fernando Arruda and Jim Briggs | Copy editor: Nikki Frick | Deputy executive producer: Taki Telonidis | Executive producer: Brett Myers | Executive editor: James West | Host: Al Letson Donate today at Revealnews.org/more Subscribe to our weekly newsletter at Revealnews.org/weekly Follow us on Instagram and Bluesky Read: Holy Ground: On Activism, Environmental Justice, and Finding Hope (Spiegel & Grau)Listen: The Great Arizona Water Grab (Reveal)Read: Some Alabamians Can't Even Flush Their Toilets. The EPA Is Here to Help. (Inside Climate News via Mother Jones)Note: If you buy a book using our Bookshop link, a small share of the proceeds supports our journalism. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
The iconic department store calls the parade its “gift to the nation.” With 30 million TV viewers, it's also a big moneymaker — at least we think it is: when it comes to parade economics, Macy's is famously tight-lipped. In this 2024 episode, we try to loosen them up. (Part one of a two-part series.) SOURCES:John Cheney, carpenter at Macy's Studios.Will Coss, vice president and executive producer of Macy's Studios.Jeff Kinney, author, cartoonist, and owner of An Unlikely Story Bookstore and Café.Kevin Lynch, vice president of global helium at Messer.Jen Neal, executive vice president of live events and specials for NBCUniversal Entertainment.Tony Spring, chairman and C.E.O. of Macy's Inc.Jessica Tisch, New York City police commissioner, former commissioner of the New York City Department of Sanitation.Dawn Tolson, executive director of Citywide Event Coordination and Management and the Street Activity Permit Office for the City of New York. RESOURCES:Macy's: The Store. The Star. The Story., by Robert M. Grippo (2009).History of Macy's of New York, 1853-1919: Chapters in the Evolution of the Department Store, by Ralph M. Hower (1943).Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. EXTRAS:"Helium," by The Economics of Everyday Things (2024). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
داستان مصر، رود نیل، درگیری امروز یازده کشور و چند هزار سال تاریخ. نیل فقط آب نیست؛ نظم، مالیات، مشروعیت و بقاست.حکمرانی بر مصر یعنی حکمرانی بر نیل.فرعون سوم میگفت: مصر بخشی از نیل است. بی نیل، نه زندگی است، نه پادشاهی، نه خدایان.متن: بهجت بندری، علی بندری، با راهنمایی آرش رئیسینژاد | ویدیو و صدا: حمیدرضا فرخسرشتبرای دیدن ویدیوی این اپیزود اگر ایران هستید ویپیان بزنید و روی لینک زیر کلیک کنیدیوتیوب بیپلاسکانال تلگرام بیپلاسمنابع و لینکهایی برای کنجکاوی بیشتر · The Nile: History's Greatest River by Terje Tvedt· The Nile: Its Role in the Fortunes and Misfortunes of the Fatimid Dynasty During its Rule of Egypt· Water Supply and Sanitation in Early Islamic Cities, Springer 2023· The Religious Nile: Water, Ritual and Society since Ancient Egypt, Terje Oestigaard· The Sources of the Nile and Paradoxes of Religious Waters· Henry P. Colburn, Archaeology of Empire in Achaemenid Egypt (Edinburgh University Press, 2019) Pierre Briant, From Cyrus to Alexander: A History of the Persian Empire (Eisenbrauns, 2002)· ایران در جنگ، کاوه فرخ· The Persian Occupation of Egypt, in The Cambridge History of Iran, Volume 2, Chapter 9 (Cambridge University Press, 1985· Kenneth W. Harl, “Agricultural Frontiers and Economic Integration in the Roman Empire: The Case of Egypt,” Journal of Roman Studies 101 (2011): 38–56· “Roman and Byzantine Egypt (30 BCE–642 CE)” Encyclopædia Britannica· "The River of History", Ep.1 of "The Nile Quest" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.