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Le drone est-il en train de remplacer l'hélicoptère, voire l'avion, dans un certain nombre de pays, notamment en Afrique ? Cette année, le drone est l'une des superstars du Salon aéronautique du Bourget, qui vient de s'ouvrir près de Paris. Parmi les visiteurs assidus de ce Salon, il y a l'ancien officier français Peer de Jong, qui a créé Themiis, une société de conseil pour la paix et la sécurité, qui opère principalement en Afrique. Quels sont les atouts du drone en Afrique ? En ligne du Bourget, Peer de Jong répond aux questions de Christophe Boisbouvier. Quelles sont en Afrique les batailles où les drones ont joué un rôle décisif ces dix dernières années ? Je connais deux batailles où les drones ont joué un rôle vraiment décisif. La première, c'est au Mali, puisque les Forces armées maliennes (Fama) avec Wagner utilisent systématiquement depuis en fait deux ans dans toutes leurs opérations des drones pour la reconnaissance. Mais également pour le tir, puisqu'elles ont des Bayraktar de Turquie. Ces Bayraktar sont armés. Donc aujourd'hui, il y a un usage systématique au Mali, en tout cas de drones. La deuxième grande bataille, c'est en Libye. En Libye, en 2020, au moment où le maréchal Haftar déclenche une offensive en direction de Tripoli à partir de Tobrouk, il a été très concrètement arrêté par les forces de Tripoli qui étaient, elles, équipées avec une société militaire privée (SMP) bien connue qui s'appelle Sadat. Elles étaient équipées avec des Bayraktar. Et le Bayraktar a été décisif dans le blocage des forces de Haftar en direction de Tripoli. Donc, on est vraiment au début d'une histoire et aujourd'hui les vendeurs de matériel circulent dans toute l'Afrique et font des propositions. Les acteurs principaux dans ce domaine-là, très concrètement, ce sont les Turcs. Aujourd'hui, les Turcs se servent du drone comme une espèce de produit d'appel pour en fait développer une forme d'influence sur l'ensemble des pays africains. Et moi actuellement, je les rencontre partout et ils le font avec une structure qui s'appelle Sadat. C'est un petit peu le Wagner bis, le Wagner turc. Et c'est cette structure qui fait théoriquement la formation et qui fait la préparation des unités opérationnelles sur le Bayraktar. Un drone armé de type Bayraktar de fabrication turque, ça coûte combien environ ? Alors ce n'est pas très cher, on est largement en dessous des 5 millions d'euros. Et en fait, après, le problème, c'est le missile qu'on met dessus, parce que ce sont les missiles qui coûtent cher principalement. Et comparativement, un hélicoptère, ça coûte combien ? Je ne sais pas, ça dépend des modèles, bien évidemment, mais on est sur des modèles à 20 ou 30 millions. Sachant que l'hélicoptère est un engin relativement fragile. Donc le drone aujourd'hui trouve toute sa place dans les opérations de reconnaissance et éventuellement dans les opérations de combat pour les pays qui sont, je dirais, en tension. Est-ce que le drone n'est pas en train de remplacer l'avion ou l'hélicoptère dans certains pays africains ? Oui, mais l'emploi n'est pas le même parce qu'en fait l'hélicoptère fait de la logistique principalement. Il y a très peu d'hélicoptères armés à part les Mi-24. Je vois un exemple au Mali, il y a les deux. Il y a des hélicoptères armés, il y a des drones. Aujourd'hui, les Maliens préfèrent travailler avec des drones, c'est beaucoup plus simple. On met la mission à l'intérieur du drone et le drone, quoi qu'il en soit, il y va. Donc, on voit que l'emploi du drone est tellement simple, tellement facile et en fait tellement économique. Quelque part, il n'y a pas de comparaison. Encore une fois, l'hélicoptère devient un engin qui devient, je ne dis pas obsolète parce que le mot est un petit peu fort, parce que, dans les missions logistiques, les missions de commandement, on peut utiliser évidemment l'hélicoptère, mais l'hélicoptère perd beaucoup de son intérêt. On s'en sert comme un engin de transport, mais pas comme un engin de combat. À lire aussiLa défense et l'espace, seules éclaircies attendues au salon de l'aéronautique du Bourget En décembre 2023, au Nigeria, un drone a tué 85 civils qui participaient à une fête religieuse. C'était à Toudoum Biri, dans l'État de Kaduna. L'armée nigériane a présenté ses excuses, mais est-ce que le pilotage à distance n'augmente pas le nombre de bavures ? Théoriquement non, parce qu'il y a une qualité d'image qui est reportée à l'arrière, qui est excellente. Après, tout dépend du commandement, parce que l'image arrive derrière, dans une espèce de petit état-major, un petit PC pour faire court, avec un écran ou deux écrans. Donc il y a des vérifications, des contrôles et l'ordre de tir n'est pas donné par le tireur, il est donné par le chef du système. Alors après, tout dépend comment c'est organisé. Peer de Jong, vous êtes au salon du Bourget. Est-ce que les fabricants de drones sont présents, je pense notamment aux industriels turcs et chinois ? Alors, il n'y a globalement pas que ça, mais on va dire que c'est le grand marché qui s'ouvre. Parce qu'il y a des Luxembourgeois, il y a des Belges, il y a des Espagnols, il y a évidemment des Chinois. En fait, l'ensemble de la planète aujourd'hui fabrique des drones. Donc, on est sur un marché en pleine explosion. Donc encore une fois, c'est un marché phénoménal dans lequel les États africains sont partie prenante bien évidemment, puisqu'en fait, ils peuvent acquérir des engins à des prix parfaitement acceptables. D'autant qu'aujourd'hui, on fabrique les drones en grande quantité, donc les prix baissent et donc, évidemment, ils sont accessibles pour tous les budgets militaires africains. Et le premier prix est à combien, si j'ose dire ? Pour 10 000 euros, vous avez un drone parfaitement efficace. Aujourd'hui, l'Union européenne finance des programmes de drones pour la surveillance des frontières ou pour la surveillance des pêches, ou éventuellement pour les questions de surveillance écologique, pour voir les bateaux, les dégazages, etc. Donc, encore une fois, le drone a des missions extrêmement variées. Alors c'est vrai que la mission la plus haute, c'est la mission de combat avec des missiles, mais on voit bien que la plupart des missions des drones sont des missions de reconnaissance ou des missions pour aller observer ce qui se passe. Y a-t-il en Afrique aujourd'hui des États qui cherchent à fabriquer eux-mêmes des drones ? Alors quand les vendeurs de drones viennent dans les pays, les États africains leur disent : « Écoutez, nous, on est prêts à, comment dire, à vous acheter des drones, mais par contre on veut les fabriquer sous licence. » Donc, il y a un marché régional qui va se mettre en place. Moi, je connais deux pays qui aujourd'hui sont plutôt partie prenante et sont plutôt dynamiques dans ce domaine-là, c'est le Maroc et l'Afrique du Sud. À lire aussiFrance: les tensions géopolitiques au Moyen-Orient perturbent le salon de l'aéronautique du Bourget

Dibawakan oleh Pastor Peter Tukan, SDB dari Komunitas Salesian Don Bosco Gerak di Keuskupan Labuan Bajo, Indonesia. 2 Korintus 6: 1-10; Mazmur tg 98: 1.2-3ab.3cd-4; Matius 5: 38-43.PELAYANANTERMAHAL Tema renungan kita pada hari ini ialah: PelayananTermahal. Ada seorang remaja perempuan berusia 13 tahun bernama Laura. Iadikaruniai Tuhan semangat hidup Kristen dengan kebajikan-kebajikan yang sangatmulia. Ia baru kelas 1 SMP tetapi semangat hidupnya itu menjadikan dirinyamenjadi teladan bagi seluruh sekolah.  Beberapa contoh kebajikan itu ialah bahwa ia tidakpernah terlambat masuk sekolah. Ia menuruti semua perintah para gurunya. Iatidak pernah mengeluh akan kesulitan atau ketidak-nyamanan yang terjadisekolah. Ia menolong siapa saja entah diminta entah tidak diminta bantuannya.Ia selalu mendoakan teman-teman atau para guru yang membutuhkan dukungan doa. Dalam acara penutupan tahun ajaran sekolah, Lauradidaulat menjadi siswa teladan sekolah. Selain mendapatkan hadiah penghargaandari sekolah, Laura juga mendapatkan penghargaan dari kantor dinas pendidikandi kotanya. Laura sendiri hanya mengucapkan terima kasih kepada setiap pujianyang diberikan kepadanya. Senyumnya juga senantiasa menjadi balasan atas salamdan sapaan orang-orang di sekelilingnya. Justru yang memberikan kesaksian tentang Lauraialah para guru dan teman-temannya. Guru kelasnya memberi kesaksian bahwa Lauradianugerahi semua kebajikan Kristen dan karakter pribadinya yang baik. Tetapiyang sangat penting dan membuatnya unik ialah Laura tidak pernah marah, kecewa,tersinggung dan mengeluh terhadap orang yang bersikap kasar atau jelekterhadapnya. Ia tetap tenang, tersenyum dan ramah dengan mereka yangmemusuhinya. Seorang teman kelasnya memberikan kesaksianbegini: “Laura membalas mereka yang menjahatinya dengan kasih. Ia tidak pernahberpikir dan bersikap negatif terhadap siapa pun yang menyakiti atau tanpasengaja bersalah kepadanya. Itu yang membuat kami semua kagum terhadapnya.”Kedua kesaksian itu sesungguhnya merefleksikan cinta kasih yang Tuhan Yesusajarkan kepada kita pada hari ini. Firman Tuhan pada hari ini inginmengingatkan kepada kita tentang pelayanan termahal yang tidak hanya oleh Yesustetapi juga oleh setiap pengikut-Nya. Laura memberikan contoh bahwa melayani yang sangatmahal tidak diukur dengan materi yang dipakai atau konteks kita berada.Pelayanan termahal menunjuk pada orang yang memperlakukan para musuh danlawannya. Mereka tidak harus dilawan, didiamkan, dan dihindari. Kita perlumelayani mereka dengan perbuatan kasih. Setiap perbuatan kasih, seperti sabardan tetap memenuhi kebutuhan orang yang marah kepada kita, selain memberikankita kekuatan, tetapi juga memenangkan hati orang-orang yang berhati sekerasbatu.Marilahkita berdoa. Dalam nama Bapa ... Ya Tuhan Yesus, ajarkanlah kami selalu untuk berhatilembut terhadap para musuh kami. Salam Maria penuh rahmat ... Dalam nama Bapa ...

Text me your feedback.While the world may feel increasingly more fraught, we can't sustain ourselves on anger and fear alone. We must remember what we're fighting for and, as Tennessee Williams asks of us, save the love.This latest episode kicks off a series of episodes on Awakening the Heart - theories, teachings, and practices that will better sustain us in the months and years to come. This month, we take a look at why shouldn't feel guilty for taking time out of resisting to foreground what brings us joy and happiness. In fact, making sure we build in positive moments in our lives is going to set up our brains to be more creative and energetic warriors. Some highlights include: - Dr. Barbara Fredrickson's theories on  "micro-moments of connection" and Broaden & Build- The Mahayana Buddhist concept of bodhicitta (open-heartedness)- Dr. Rick Hanson's "Taking in the Good" practice.Resources Mentioned on the ShowLove 2.0 ~ Dr. Barbara FredericksonBodhicitta ~ Tricycle MagazineTaking in the Good - Dr. Rick Hanson*** Jen's got space on her coaching roster. If you'd like to work 1:1, go here for more info: https://www.sati.yoga/ifs-coaching/index.htmlAnd you might also like Jen's newsletter: https://www.sati.yoga/letter/index.html~ ~ ~SMP welcomes your comments and questions at feedback@skillfulmeanspodcast.com. You can also get in touch with Jen through her website: https://www.sati.yoga Fill out this survey to help guide the direction of the show: https://airtable.com/appM7JWCQd7Q1Hwa4/pagRTiysNido3BXqF/form To support the show, consider a donation via Ko-Fi.

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Kia ora,Welcome to Wednesday's Economy Watch where we follow the economic events and trends that affect Aotearoa/New Zealand.I'm David Chaston and this is the international edition from Interest.co.nz.And today we lead with news we are still waiting for indications of the China-US trade talks in London.Meanwhile, the World Bank said global trade expansion is now at its weakest since 2008 as the tariff tit-for-tat undermines it. They say without a swift course correction, "the harm to living standards could be deep". But they still see a global expansion of +2.3%, largely driven by China, Indonesia, Thailand and India. The retreat of growth in the US will be sharp they say halving in 2025 (+1.4%) from 2024 (+2.8%). The EU will be largely unaffected and maintain their low growth. Japan's low growth is expected to rise in the next three years. They don't review Australia or New Zealand.Elsewhere, the overnight dairy Pulse auction brought downbeat results. The key WMP price fell -1.1% in a retreat expected by the derivatives market. But even at this level it remains in the rising trend that started in mid-2024. However, the SMP price fell a hard -4.8% and much more than expected. In fact, SMP prices have now broken through their weak rising trend, and look quite vulnerable.Also showing signs of running out of steam were US retail sales growth as measured by their Redbook survey. They were up +4.6% from the same week a year ago, the weakest rise since March 2024. After inflation, this isn't any better.The the US NFIB small business optimism survey turned up in May, the first time it has done that in 2025.There was a US Treasury 3 year bond auction earlier today and that showed a small fall-off in support, something worth watching. The winning investors got a median yield of 3.92%, up from the 3.77% at the prior equivalent event a month ago.Across the Pacific, Japanese machine tool orders came in at a similar level in May as April, but that is only a +3.4% gain from the same month a year ago. It was kept positive by export orders, although domestic orders, which had been strong earlier in the year, are now cooling.In China, concerns persist about overproduction in their car manufacturing sector even though local new-vehicle sales overall, including exports, rose almost +10% in April. Those concerns are rippling through commodities that supply this juggernaut industry. Rubber prices, for example, are being hit hard as buyers lose confidence the China car industry can avoid a crash like the property sector. There are signs the government there is worried too, with Beijing telling carmakers to make sensible commercial decisions.In Australia, the Westpac-Melbourne Institute consumer sentiment survey wasn't particularly upbeat, coming in little-changed in June from May. But at least it isn't going backwards. Aussie consumers remain relatively averse to real estate as an investment option and to risk in general. Indeed, responses to a question on the ‘wisest place for savings' suggest that the tariff-related turmoil this year has seen what was already a high level of risk aversion intensify even further.And staying in Australia, the closely-watched NAB business sentiment survey has improved marginally in May, recording its first positive reading in four months. But, business conditions weakened in this survey and it will be hard for sentiment to improve if business conditions get weaker. Those weaker conditions came from ongoing profitability pressures and soft demand, with signs of a further softening in labour demand.The UST 10yr yield is now at 4.47%, and down -2 bps from this time yesterday.The price of gold will start today at US$3,323/oz, and down -US$10 from yesterday.American oil prices are little-changed at just on US$65/bbl while the international Brent price is now just on US$67/bbl.The Kiwi dollar is now at 60.4 USc, and dipping -10 bps from yesterday at this time. Against the Aussie we are also down -10 bps at 92.7 AUc. Against the euro we are down -10 bps at 52.9 euro cents. That all means our TWI-5 starts today at under 68.4 and down a bit less than -10 bps from yesterday.The bitcoin price starts today at US$108,723 and up +0.4% from yesterday. Volatility over the past 24 hours has been low at just on +/-0.9%.You can get more news affecting the economy in New Zealand from interest.co.nz.Kia ora. I'm David Chaston. And we will do this again tomorrow.

O Mensalão foi um dos maiores escândalos da história política do Brasil, revelado em 2005, há exatos 20 anos. Era um esquema de pagamentos mensais a parlamentares para garantir apoio político ao governo Lula, envolvendo políticos do PT e de partidos aliados. O caso veio a público quando o deputado federal e então presidente do PTB Roberto Jefferson foi acusado de chefiar um esquema de corrupção nos Correios e no Instituto de Resseguros do Brasil, em maio de 2005. Acuado, Jefferson atribuiu à cúpula do PT a negociação de cargos e o repasse de dinheiro, como uma mensalidade – daí o termo “mensalão” – a deputados da base aliada como forma de comprar apoio de parlamentares do Congresso Nacional. Ele revelou que um dos operadores do esquema era o publicitário Marcos Valério, sócio das agências de publicidade DNA e SMP&B, que mantinham contratos com órgãos públicos. Outro operador seria Delúbio Soares, tesoureiro do PT. Segundo Jefferson, os dois agiam sob as ordens do nome mais importante do primeiro mandato do presidente Lula, o ministro-chefe da Casa Civil, José Dirceu. O julgamento pelo Supremo Tribunal Federal ocorreu em 2012, com a Procuradoria-Geral da República pedindo a condenação de 37 dos 40 réus. Em entrevista à Rádio Eldorado, o professor José Álvaro Moisés, do Instituto de Estudos Avançados da USP, disse que o Mensalão e outros escândalos que vieram à tona depois são sintomas de um sistema de governo em que o Executivo precisa do apoio de partidos fragmentados e enfrenta uma progressiva perda do controle do orçamento para o Congresso. “O presidencialismo de coalizão colapsou”, afirmou.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jarden’s Head of Commodities comments on the first GDT auction of the new season - “The positive momentum that we saw coming into the season, right up until the penultimate event, now looks to be lost with the overall event falling 1.6% and several of the key individual products coming under pressure. WMP -3.7%, SMP -1.1%, AMF 1.4%, Butter 0%, BMP -6.1% and Cheese -4.2%.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In dieser spannenden Folge des Karriere Insider Podcasts spricht David Döbele mit Jan Rodig über die Unterschiede zwischen Strategieberatung, Inhouse Consulting und Beratungsboutiquen. Du erfährst, wie sich Projekte, Arbeitsweisen und Entwicklungsmöglichkeiten unterscheiden – und welcher Weg am besten zu dir und deinen Karrierezielen passt. LinkedIn Jan Rodig: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jan-rodig/ Karriereseite Struktur Management Partner: https://www.struktur-management-partner.com/karriere/wir-und-du Mein SPIEGEL-Bestseller-Buch: https://nach-ganz-oben.de/?htrafficsource=organic&hcategory=yt_organic&el=StrategieberatungInhouseConsultingoderBoutiquedieUnterschiedeKarriereInsider04062025 Unsere Website: https://pumpkincareers.com/jetzt-hier-bewerben/?htrafficsource=organic&hcategory=yt_organic&el=StrategieberatungInhouseConsultingoderBoutiquedieUnterschiedeKarriereInsider04062025 _____________________________________________ Timestamps 00:00:00 - Intro 00:01:44 - Vorstellung & Karriereweg 00:25:26 - Einstieg bei Struktur Management Partner 00:27:05 - Typische Beratung vs. Struktur Management Partner 00:31:45 - Typische Kunden und Projekte bei SMP 00:35:15 - Partnerstruktur bei SMP im Vergleich zur klassischen Beratung 00:38:30 - Unternehmer vs. Beratung: Reizt die Selbstständigkeit noch? 00:40:57 - Arbeitsalltag: Projekte, Wochenstruktur 00:43:35 - Größter Produktivitätshebel der letzten Jahre 00:46:14 - Wie läuft ein Projekt konkret ab? 00:55:34 - Zukunftspläne von Struktur Management Partner 01:00:31 - Weitere Fragen (Work-Life-Balance, Tipps, usw.) 01:24:01 - Outro _____________________________________________ Weitere hilfreiche YouTube-Videos: Der Karriere Insider Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@KarriereInsiderPodcast INVESTMENT BANKER WERDEN (Guide): https://youtu.be/smtlWs5WPUM?si=nLG14-z-VNx0bk0f UNTERNEHMENSBERATER WERDEN (Guide): https://youtu.be/jLK24iLsGPM?si=5DlTJvVKLf1FhpnU Die besten Unis für den Bachelor: https://youtu.be/n-YSo8ss0Ks Die besten Unis für den Master: https://youtu.be/fdKknPZzO4w ALLE JOBS NACH DEM BWL-STUDIUM: https://youtu.be/D1Ssf6uAQlY ALLE FINANCE JOBS nach dem BWL-Studium: https://youtu.be/6kD05whSvEU _____________________________________________ Wenn du dich für den Berufseinstieg in Investment Banking, Unternehmensberatung oder Private Equity interessierst, haben wir hier einige nützliche Links für dich zusammengefasst: Target-Uni-Report: https://pumpkincareers.com/target-uni-report?htrafficsource=organic&hcategory=yt_organic&el=StrategieberatungInhouseConsultingoderBoutiquedieUnterschiedeKarriereInsider04062025 Investment Banking Analyst Report: https://pumpkincareers.com/investment-banking-analyst-report?htrafficsource=organic&hcategory=yt_organic&el=StrategieberatungInhouseConsultingoderBoutiquedieUnterschiedeKarriereInsider04062025 Consulting Einsteiger Report: https://pumpkincareers.com/consulting-report?htrafficsource=organic&hcategory=yt_organic&el=StrategieberatungInhouseConsultingoderBoutiquedieUnterschiedeKarriereInsider04062025 Eine Gesamtübersicht über alle unsere bisher veröffentlichten Reports findest du übrigens hier: https://pumpkincareers.com/reports/?htrafficsource=organic&hcategory=yt_organic&el=StrategieberatungInhouseConsultingoderBoutiquedieUnterschiedeKarriereInsider04062025 Schau gerne auch noch auf unserem Blog vorbei: https://pumpkincareers.com/blog/?htrafficsource=organic&hcategory=yt_organic&el=StrategieberatungInhouseConsultingoderBoutiquedieUnterschiedeKarriereInsider04062025 Falls du Fragen hast, die du persönlich mit uns besprechen willst, kannst du uns gerne auch auf LinkedIn (David Döbele, Jonas Stegh) oder Instagram (@pumpkincareers, @david.doebele) anschreiben. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pumpkincareers/

Menteri Keuangan Sri Mulyani Indrawati menyebut bahwa pihaknya tengah mempelajari putusan Mahkamah Konstitusi yang mewajibkan negara memberikan pendidikan dasar gratis selama sembilan tahun, mulai dari jenjang SD hingga SMP, baik di sekolah negeri maupun swasta.

In today's Pre-Session Views: Strategy| Jirian impact on PHDC is contingent on deal metricsETEL| Vodafone Egypt - MNOs cashflows giant remains a key value driver for ETELCSAG management call| AD ports agreement and recovery in Suez Canal traffic shall pave the way for a better performanceWeekly Commodities Update |   | Last Price | WoW Change, % | Brent, USD/bbl | 63.9 | -1.4% | Diesel-HSFO Spread, USD/ton | 189.2 | -6.1% | Egypt Urea, USD/ton | 401.0 | 0.0% | Polyethylene, USD/ton | 920.0 | 0.0% | Polypropylene, USD/ton | 965.0 | 0.0% | Iron Ore 65%, USD/ton | 115.4 | -0.6% | Steel/Iron Ore Spreads, USD/ton | 374.4 | -1.0% | LME Aluminum Cash Price, USD/ton | 2,438.3 | -0.8% | LME Copper Cash Price, USD/ton | 9,548.1 | -1.0% | Egyptian Retail Cement, EGP/ton | 3,784.0 | 1.1% | Steam Coal FOB Newcastle Australia, USD/ton | 100.8 | 0.4% | SMP, USD/MT | 2,817.0 | 0.0%

Mahkamah Konstitusi (MK) mewajibkan pemerintah menyelenggarakan pendidikan dasar secara gratis di sekolah negeri dan swasta untuk jenjang sekolah dasar (SD) hingga sekolah menengah pertama (SMP).Selasa (27/5/2025) lalu MK mengabulkan sebagian gugatan yang diajukan Jaringan Pemantau Pendidikan Indonesia (JPPI) dan tiga pemohon individu terkait Pasal 34 ayat (2) Undang-Undang Nomor 20 Tahun 2003 tentang Sistem Pendidikan Nasional (UU Sisdiknas).MK menyatakan frasa "wajib belajar minimal pada jenjang pendidikan dasar tanpa memungut biaya" dalam pasal tersebut menimbulkan multitafsir dan perlakuan diskriminatif sehingga bertentangan dengan UUD 1945. Apalagi, dalam kondisi tertentu, terdapat peserta didik yang terpaksa bersekolah di sekolah swasta akibat keterbatasan daya tampung sekolah negeri.Putusan MK ini tentu jadi sejarah baru bagi pendidikan Indonesia. Namun, seperti apa kesanggupan untuk menjalankan putusan tersebut? Bagaimana pemerintah seharusnya mempersiapkan anggaran serta kesiapan tenaga pendidik jika sekolah digratiskan?Topik ini akan kita bahas di Ruang Publik KBR bersama Ubaid Matraji, Koordinator Nasional Jaringan Pemantau Pendidikan Indonesia (JPPI) dan Aris Adi Leksono, Komisioner Komisi Perlindungan Anak Indonesia (KPAI).

Text me your feedback.This month's practice features an embodied mediation to help you stay present with life's challenges without becoming overwhelmed or shutting down. Inspired by Roshi Joan Halifax's teachings, you'll cultivate a foundation of stability to underpin your capacity for openness and compassion.This meditation includes several periods of silence of around 3-6 minutes. The guidance assumes you're sitting (chair or cushion are fine) so that you can experience the support of the spine. The practice starts at 2:43 after a brief talk. If your player supports chapter markers, you can skip ahead.~ ~ ~SMP welcomes your comments and questions at feedback@skillfulmeanspodcast.com. You can also get in touch with Jen through her website: https://www.sati.yoga Fill out this survey to help guide the direction of the show: https://airtable.com/appM7JWCQd7Q1Hwa4/pagRTiysNido3BXqF/form To support the show, consider a donation via Ko-Fi.

Kia ora,Welcome to Wednesday's Economy Watch where we follow the economic events and trends that affect Aotearoa/New Zealand.I'm David Chaston and this is the international edition from Interest.co.nz.And today we lead with news a relief rally is underway on Wall Street, responding to the delays in tariffs by the US on EU goods.But first, an update of the overnight dairy Pulse auction where prices for both SMP and WMP slipped although less than the futures market had suggested. The WMP was down -2.7% in USD from the prior week's full event, and a bit more in NZD. To be fair both prices had risen sharply since April but this pullback still leaves it in a rising trend despite today's adjustment.Data releases resumed in the US after their weekend holiday with durable goods orders pulling back in April after the unusually strong March gains. The pullback was largely in line with what was expected however, -6.3% lower than the prior month but up +2.7% from a year ago. Perhaps worryingly, excluding aircraft orders, nomn-defence capital goods barely budged in April, a sign that boardrooms remain skittish about future investment.That was matched by the Dallas Fed's May factory survey where activity was reported flat with a decline in new orders.But consumers seem happier, according to the Conference Board's May survey of consumer sentiment. But it was a survey taken before the latest US threats on the EU, so there is a sense of 'relief rally' here after the China tariff pullback. However, despite the month-on-month gain, this indicator is still tracking lower on the longer term, still lower than year-ago levels.Sentiment will be challenged again soon. There were a couple of housing indicators out overnight, and both recorded falls in American house prices. The FHA one was spun as an improvement, but it wasn't. The S&P/Case-Shiller one was a gain but a tiny one and the least since mid-2023.The bond market isn't feeling any better. The latest US Treasury 2 year auction, although as well supported as usual, brought a median yield of 3.90%, up from 3.74% at the prior equivalent event a month ago.And we can note that pricing for Trump Media shares, a marketplace that basically attracts investors who are supporters, is doing terribly. TMTG is down -11% today, down -33% so far this year, down more than -50% from a year ago. To rescue itself, it says it wants to raise US$2.5 bln to shift into crypto investing. It is an idea not going down well with shareholders.Across the border, core Canadian business activity is struggling a bit too. April wholesale trade was down -0.9% from March. That is kind of a lot for a one-month impact, one that records the initial tariff-war skirmishes.Across the Pacific in China, profits at industrial firms rose +1.4% in the first four months of 2025 compared to the same four months in 2024, picking up from +0.8% growth in the January–March period. For April alone, that was a rise of +5.2% from April 2024. Having noted that, April 2024 was a weak base. Still, given the trade challenges, and that China's factories are still very export oriented and vulnerable to trade war risks, this has to be seen as a good result in the circumstances.And we should start to keep an eye on China's carmakers. It is attracting increasing scrutiny because the economic fundamentals seem to be leaking away and quite fast. It could be another 'property development' industry failure, and could have just as large consequences if it wobbles too. They have no problem making cars, and good ones. But not only are they making more than the world needs, there are serious questions as to whether they can sell them for more than they cost to make.We should probably note that South Korean consumer sentiment jumped in May, rising back to levels that were common in November 2024 and prior. The ugly confusion period when its president went full-Trump and tried a palace coup (which resulted in impeachment, one that was upheld by the courts) is now behind it and Koreans are breathing easier. The rule of law won against a power grab. South Koreans will vote in a snap presidential election on Tuesday, June 3.And still in South Korea, they should join the CPTPP and diversify its trade as part of the bloc in the face of US uncertainties, a senior trade ex-minister is saying. (New Zealand runs a huge trade deficit with Korea.)In the EU, consumer and business sentiment basically held steady in May, according to the latest update. The trade wars are not yet unnerving the Europeans.The UST 10yr yield is now at 4.44%, and down -6 bps from yesterday.The price of gold will start today at US$3,302/oz, and down -US$38 from yesterday.Oil prices are down -US$1 at just over US$60.50/bbl in the US and the international Brent price is still just under US$64/bbl.The Kiwi dollar is down at 59.5 USc, a -½c retreat from yesterday at this time as commodity currencies are out of favour today. Against the Aussie we are down -20 bps at just on 92.3 AUc. Against the euro we are holding at 52.5 euro cents. That all means our TWI-5 starts today still just over 67.6 and down -30 bps from yesterday.The bitcoin price starts today at US$110,309 and up another +1.2% from yesterday. Volatility over the past 24 hours has been modest at just on +/-1.2%.Check back with us at 2pm for the RBNZ's May Monetary Policy Statement and OCR review. As you will knwo by now, 'everyone' expects a -25 bps cut. But the outlook from there is reasonably clouded, so Governor Hawkesby's analysis at 3pm is keenly awaited. We will have full coverage.You can get more news affecting the economy in New Zealand from interest.co.nz.Kia ora. I'm David Chaston. And we will do this again tomorrow.

In today's Pre-Session Views: Strategy| Out of all commodity and F&B plays, EGAL and SUGR continue to stand outJUFO| potential non-core asset sale to support liquidity and profitabilityMBSC| Signals Commitment to Shareholders with Robust FY24 DividendEFIH| A direct beneficiary of Egypt's tourism boomRAYA| Keep an eye on EGX's diversified conglomerate – another beneficiary of interest rate cutsWeekly Commodities Update |   | Last Price | WoW Change, % | Brent, USD/bbl | 64.8 | -1.0% | Diesel-HSFO Spread, USD/ton | 201.5 | -3.4% | Egypt Urea, USD/ton | 401.0 | 2.8% | Polyethylene, USD/ton | 920.0 | 0.0% | Polypropylene, USD/ton | 965.0 | 0.5% | Iron Ore 65%, USD/ton | 115.8 | -1.0% | Steel/Iron Ore Spreads, USD/ton | 378.9 | 0.0% | LME Aluminum Cash Price, USD/ton | 2,456.9 | -1.2% | LME Copper Cash Price, USD/ton | 9,641.1 | 1.7% | Egyptian Retail Cement, EGP/ton | 3,743.0 | 3.5% | Steam Coal FOB Newcastle Australia, USD/ton | 100.4 | 1.4% | SMP, USD/MT | 2,817.0 | -0.4%

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Kia ora,Welcome to Wednesday's Economy Watch where we follow the economic events and trends that affect Aotearoa/New Zealand.I'm David Chaston and this is the international edition from Interest.co.nz.And today we lead with news both superpowers are dicing with unsustainable budget deficits that are posed to explode. The Moody's downgrade was just a teaser. The bond market will make the real judgment.But first today, the overnight dairy auction brought the expected settling of prices, even though they remain high. They dipped overall by -0.85% on the low volumes offered but with the backdrop that the European season is currently at its peak. WMP and SMP both dipped minorly and as signaled in the derivatives market. The Cheese price sank -9.2% however but it had probably gotten excessively high in prior events, so an unsurprising correction. Chinese buying presence was a feature of this event.US retail salesrose +5.4% last week from the same week a year ago, but this is clouded by the unknown impact of their new tariff-taxes. It is their slowest rise since late March and the impact of the tariff taxes will be starting to show up now. So it could well be that retail sales volumes are starting to decline now as a consequence.On Wall Street, there is growing nervousness about how the Federal Government's budget is being planned. If it goes through as the Administration is proposing, the US deficit to balloon sharply. And the bond market will have something sharp to say about that.In Canada, their inflation rate fell to 1.7% in April, but there was a special on-off factor that helped it. It dropped from 2.3% in March not quite hitting the expected 1.6% May level. A large part was a drop in energy prices not only because the oil price is easing but they also removed the consumer carbon tax. Food prices prices were up +3.8% however, especially the cost of fresh food.China has cut its key lending rates to record lows at yesterday's May fixing. The one-year loan prime rate, the benchmark for most corporate and household loans, was lowered by 10 basis points to 3.0%, while the five-year LPR, which is the basis for mortgage rates, was cut by the same margin to 3.5%. These changes were what markets were expecting and the first reductions since October. It is another in the string of monetary easing measures announced earlier this month.That official move was immediately followed by the four largest Chinese state-owned banks who cut deposit rates by between -5 bps and -25 bps. Those four core SOE banks are Bank of China, China Construction Bank, ICBC, (all of whom have New Zealand subsidiaries) and the Agricultural Bank of China. Other banks followed. Money is flowing out of savings accounts now, back to higher earning "wealth products', a move that in the past has been fraught with risk.The US isn't the only superpower flirting with deficit spending danger. China is too, as its fiscal stimulus pushed its four-month budget deficit to a record high of -¥2.65 tln in 2025 (-NZ$620 bln). And there is no public pushback on the wisdom of that.Malaysian exports took off in April with a strong +16.4% rise from the same month a year ago. If we look past the pandemic recovery growth, it was near their best export performance since 2018. But also came as imports surged +20% to a new all-time record high.In Europe, it might have been marginal but it is worth noting all the same - consumer sentiment got less bad in May. This seems to have broken the 2025 run of declines in these survey results, a decline that really started in late 2024.In Australia, they cut their cash rate target by -25 bps as expected to 3.85% which they say is still at a restrictive level, just less so. Inflation and trade uncertainties are still on their mind - and the risks to their continuing expansion were more so that markets were anticipating. Governor Bullock's press conference comments were more dovish than the rate change statement, and more dovish that many were expecting. The RBA also trimmed its growth forecasts. Markets now expect at least two more -25 bps rate cuts to come through in 2025. Yesterday's Bullock comments opens up the possibility of more.The UST 10yr yield is at 4.48%, up a mere +1 bp from this time yesterday.The price of gold will start today at US$3285/oz, and up +US$58 from yesterday.Oil prices are a tad softer today at just over US$62/bbl in the US but the international Brent price is +50 USc firmer at US$65.50/bbl.The Kiwi dollar is now at 59.2 USc, up +30 bps from yesterday at this time. Against the Aussie we are up +40 bps at 92.2 AUc. Against the euro we are down -20 bps at 52.5 euro cents. That all means our TWI-5 starts today still just over 67.5 and essentially unchanged from yesterday.The bitcoin price starts today at US$106,320 and up +0.9% from yesterday. Volatility over the past 24 hours has been modest however at just under +/-1.2%.You can find links to the articles mentioned today in our show notes.You can get more news affecting the economy in New Zealand from interest.co.nz.Kia ora. I'm David Chaston. And we will do this again tomorrow.

Text me your feedback.This month, we're looking at a question that comes up a lot:All parts are supposed to be welcome, but how do we work with feelings we don't like?Drawing on Buddhist wisdom and the function of emotions, we're exploring:Why equanimity is about including our feelings, not surprising them.What the Buddhist teachings on dukkha (suffering) can tell us about why fighting against our emotions creates more suffering.How so-called negative emotions serve as important internal motivators.+ Simple techniques to start reframing your relationship with difficult feelings in order to create a welcoming inner atmosphere for all your parts. Mentioned In The Episode:Join me for one of my upcoming Pause and Reset gatherings—hour-long meditative sessions combining desk-friendly yoga, mindfulness practice and parts work meditations. The next one is on June 4th and is pay what you can. ~ ~ ~SMP welcomes your comments and questions at feedback@skillfulmeanspodcast.com. You can also get in touch with Jen through her website: https://www.sati.yoga Fill out this survey to help guide the direction of the show: https://airtable.com/appM7JWCQd7Q1Hwa4/pagRTiysNido3BXqF/form To support the show, consider a donation via Ko-Fi.

Kia ora,Welcome to Wednesday's Economy Watch where we follow the economic events and trends that affect Aotearoa/New Zealand.I'm David Chaston and this is the international edition from Interest.co.nz.And today we lead with news the relief rally following the US-China trade de-escalation continues, for equities at least. But worries continue about recession and inflation. Investors want higher risk premiums. And it seems China is in no hurry to resume buying from US sources.But first up today, the overnight dairy Pulse auction delivered similar but slightly lower results for both SMP and WMP that were achieved at last week's full auction, basically confirming the recent shifts, especially the up-shift for WMP.The April US CPI inflation rate came in at 2.3%, a touch lower than the 2.4% expected and which applied for March. That was largely due to fuel costs falling more sharply (-11.8%). The costs of food (+2.8%), rents (+4.0%) and transport (+2.5%) were all higher.Last week's Redbook tracking of US retail sales recorded a +5.8% rise from the same week a year ago. We will likely see this fade as the tariff-induced buying eases off now.The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index dropped in April to its lowest level since October 2024. But the retreat wasn't quite as much as was expected.US household debt data updates were a mixed bag. Total household debt rose +$167 bln from the prior quarter to a record high of $18.2 tln in Q1-2025. Delinquency rates rose from the previous quarter, with 4.3% of outstanding debt now in some stage of delinquency.US importers of Chinese goods still face much higher costs. The net position after the tempest and pullback is 'worse' for inflation, and negative for trade. Struggle is all ahead for global trade.In India, CPI inflation fell to 3.2% in April, and that is its lowest rate since before the pandemic. Food prices were up only +1.8% within that. The current overall inflation rate is now well below their central bank's 4% mid-point target. If it stays there, a rate cut in India may be on the cards.In Germany, there was a sharp bounce-back in the ZEW sentiment survey tracking in May, putting the unusual drop in April behind it. The survey indicates growing optimism for the next six months, driven by the formation of a new federal government there, progress in resolving tariff disputes, and signs of stabilising inflation. Nearly all sectors reported improved sentiment in May.In Australia, updated data seems to indicate that Kiwis are losing the desire to visit there. That said there were 104,600 visits by Kiwis in March, -9.3% fewer than in March 2024 and almost -10% fewer than in March 2018 (a pre-pandemic equivalent). For the year to March 2025, we made 1.367 mln visits to Australia, little different (+1.4%) to the same year in 2024. It is a similar story for Aussies visiting New Zealand. In March 2025 it was -1.7% less than the same month a year earlier.Consumer sentiment in Australia has stayed weak in March, according to a widely-watched Westpac-MM survey.We should probably note that good weather and favourable growing conditions in almost all regions has boosted wheat production - and is pushing down prices. They are now back to levels they first achieved ten years ago and are almost -60% lower than their peak in 2022. For similar reasons, corn prices are falling now too.The UST 10yr yield is at 4.50%, up +4 bps so far today.There rate may go higher. A Reuters poll of bond investors shows them increasingly concerned about both a global recession, and rising inflation. That is, stagflation.The price of gold will start today at US$3243/oz, and up +US$20 from yesterday.Oil prices are up +US$1.50 today at just over US$63.50/bbl in the US and the international Brent price is just over US$66.50/bbl.The Kiwi dollar is now at 59.4 USc, up +90 bps from yesterday at this time. Against the Aussie we are down -50 bps at 91.7 AUc. Against the euro we are up +30 bps at 53.1 euro cents. That all means our TWI-5 starts today just under 67.9 and up a net +50 bps from this time yesterday.The bitcoin price starts today at US$104,161 and back up +2.7% from yesterday. Volatility over the past 24 hours has remained modest at just on +/- 1.7%.You can find links to the articles mentioned today in our show notes.You can get more news affecting the economy in New Zealand from interest.co.nz.Kia ora. I'm David Chaston. And we will do this again tomorrow.

*Key news articles for today*Abu Dhabi wealth fund ADQ-owned AD Ports Group has inked a 50-year renewable usufruct agreement with the Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZone) to develop and operate an industrial and logistics zone spanning 20 sqkm in East Port Said. Net foreign assets in Egypt's banking sector increased for the third consecutive month to USD15.04 billion in March, up c. 47.5% from February's USD10.2 billion. Commercial banks recorded their first surplus since August; their net foreign assets came in at USD2.5 billion in March. The government is preparing to unveil a revamped export subsidy program that will roughly double support rates across all sectors, introduce new incentives for branded exports, and prioritize higher value-added sectors. The framework is expected to be formally announced soon, come into effect on 1 July, and run through 2028.  The CBE has plans to issue a record EGP2.2 trillion in t-bills and bonds during the fourth quarter of the current fiscal year, marking a 9.7% q/q increase, to help cover the budget deficit.  The government plans to purchase 8.5 million tons of wheat in the upcoming fiscal year, split between local and imported supply. That is around 300k tons more than FY24/25. The government plans to implement a number of amendments and measures to increase the expected VAT proceeds during the next fiscal year, by including new sectors in the formal economy and applying the tax to entities previously exempted from it. This comes amid expectations of lower production costs and a further reduction in interest rates.  Sources told press that allowing banks to process customs imports after the official working hours without restrictions will expand the import and export base for investors, which will positively impact VAT revenue. ABUK released 3Q24/25 unaudited financial indicators with net profit came of EGP3.3 billion (-59% YoY, +5% QoQ). This brought 9M24/25 bottom line to EGP7.8 billion (-36% YoY). ABUK is currently trading at FY24/25f PE of 5.0x. EFIC released 1Q25 unaudited standalone results with net profit increasing by 32% YoY (-78% QoQ) to EGP208.9 million. EFIC is currently trading at FY25f PE of 5.2x. ABUK subsidiary North Abu Qir for Agri-Nutrient Company's Board of Directors approved the establishment of a new company under the name Khaleej Abu Qir for Agri-Nutrient as a private free zone company with an authorized capital of USD100 million and issued and paid-in capital of USD5 million.  ABUK subsidiary Global Company for Methanol and its Derivatives' general assembly approved the liquidation of the company, and the redemption of the shareholder shares in the company's capital. TMGH (FV: EGP75.00, OW) launched the second phase of SouthMed on the North Coast. Weekly Commodities Update|   | Last Price | WoW Change, % | Brent, USD/bbl | 66.9 | -1.6% | Diesel-HSFO Spread, USD/ton | 216.7 | 2.1% | Egypt Urea, USD/ton | 392.5 | -0.6% | Polyethylene, USD/ton | 940.0 | 0.0% | Polypropylene, USD/ton | 990.0 | -0.5% | LME Aluminum Cash Price, USD/ton | 2,396.3 | 2.9% | LME Copper Cash Price, USD/ton | 9,376.4 | 2.4% | Egyptian Retail Cement, EGP/ton | 3,527.0 | 0.1% | Steam Coal FOB Newcastle Australia, USD/ton | 93.8 | -1.4% | SMP, USD/MT | 2,795.0 | -2.8%

The ASX 200 started the week giving back 80 points to 8158 (1%) as the bank rally faded post WBC results. Slightly underwhelming and lack of growth to blame. WBC fell 3.0% taking CBA down 1.6% and the Big Bank Basket down to $265.29 (1.7%). MQG followed the other lower down 1.8% ahead of numbers Friday. Other financials gave up early gains, with RPL and XYZ, two of the only winners. REITs also slipped led by GMG down 2.2% and MGR off 0.9% with industrials also weaker. Retail sagged, PMV down 3.4% and APE off 3.1% with MYR down 3.5%. Defensives such as TLS slid 1.1% and REA down 1.8%. Resources held up better with BHP down only 0.9% and RIO off 0.9% despite rising Iron ore prices in Singapore. Gold miners were mixed, GOR jumped 9.4% on the takeover by Goldfields, NST up 0.4% and EVN up 2.1% with BGL rallying 2.2%. Lithium stocks were flat, LYC up 1.8% and oil and gas stocks crumbling in the face of oils fall. WDS down 3.6% and STO off 4.0%. Uranium stocks mixed, NXG down 4.6% and BOE up 0.8%. In corporate news, TYR pulled out of SMP talks, PLY dumped after CEO retires wounded. RWC warned on tariffs and fell 2.4% with EDV forecasting flat to modest retail sales growth. Nothing on the economic front. In Asia, China and Japan closed for a holiday. 10-year yields pushing higher to 4.26%.Want to invest with Marcus Today? The Managed Strategy Portfolio is designed for investors seeking exposure to our strategy while we do the hard work for you. If you're looking for personal financial advice, our friends at Clime Investment Management can help. Their team of licensed advisers operates across most states, offering tailored financial planning services.  Why not sign up for a free trial? Gain access to expert insights, research, and analysis to become a better investor.

Pemerintah Kabupaten Purwakarta melakukan kerja sama dengan pihak TNI Resimen Armed 1 guna melakukan pembinaan karakter pelajar SMP yang terindikasi bermasalah. Pada gelombang pertama, sebanyak 39 pelajar mengikuti pembinaan ini dan akan digembleng TNI selama 14 hari.

Text me your feedback.The Taoists believe that we can harness the stabilizing qualities of Earth Qi along with the generative qualities of  Heaven/Sky Qi to improve physical health, increase longevity, and cultivate inner harmony. In this guided practice, Jennifer O'Sullivan shares a visualization technique, paired with mindful breathing, to mobilize and balance these vital energies in the body.

Kia ora,Welcome to Wednesday's Economy Watch where we follow the economic events and trends that affect Aotearoa/New Zealand.I'm David Chaston and this is the international edition from Interest.co.nz.And today we lead with news negative data is starting to flow more aggressively in the US as the consequences of dumb policy show through. It been a track to decline for the first 100 days of Trump II.First, the US Redbook index of retail sales rose +6.1% last week from the week before, but the strong suspicion is that much of this is inflation-related.And that is supported by a sharp drop in consumer sentiment reported by the Conference Board, down to a 13 year low in April and confirming the UofM earlier sentiment survey.US job openings fell by -288,000 to 7.192 mln in March, down -901,000 from a year ago to the lowest level in six months and well below market expectations of 7.5 mln. The drop was broad-based. Their quit rate rose to an 8 month high.The US trade deficit in goods widened sharply to -US$162 bln in March, the largest on record, and well above the expected -US$146 bln gap as tariff threats drove US importers to front-load their purchases. Unsurprisingly, that alos generated a spike in wholesale inventories.This bad trade result probably cements a very weak Q1-2025 GDP result. The next AtlantaFed GDP Now update will come tomorrow, and is unlikely to be pretty.The Dallas Fed's services sector survey pointed to weaker conditions and a weaker outlook.The Canadian election has resulted in a narrow win for the center-left (in North American terms) Liberals and the Quebec coalition partner. This is an unusual fourth consecutive win for the Liberals, and an unlikely one, very much aided by Trump trolling. It will be a tough gig because they are clearly facing recession, also flowing from the newly-fractious US relationship.The ECB survey on consumer inflation expectations in the euro-zone rose in March with the year ahead expectation up to 2.9%, its highest in a year.EU consumer sentiment dropped in March and to its lowest since December.And we should probably note that Denmark says it wants the EU to join the CPTPP.In Australia, there are three days left of campaigning in their federal election. Polling is tightening. Despite those polls still showing Labour ahead, much will depend on how voters rank their preferences, which could make it rather close.The overnight dairy Pulse auction came in better than the futures market signaled. The SMP price rose as expected and to its highest in a year, but the WMP price did not fall as expected, rather it showed a small gain and to its highest in three years.The UST 10yr yield is now at 4.17%, down another -4 bps from this time yesterday.The price of gold will start today at US$3319/oz, and down -US$17 from yesterday.Oil prices are down -US$1.50 at just on US$60.50/bbl in the US and the international Brent price is down a bit less, now just under US$64.50/bbl. These are two-week lows as global trade tensions and weak US data dampened the demand outlook.The Kiwi dollar is now at 59.4 USc, down -0.2% from yesterday at this time. Against the Aussie we are up +10 bps at 93 AUc. Against the euro we are unchanged at 52.2 euro cents. That all means our TWI-5 starts today just on 67.6 and down -10 bps.The bitcoin price starts today up +1.3% from yesterday at US$95,401. Volatility over the past 24 hours has been low at +/- 0.9%.You can find links to the articles mentioned today in our show notes.You can get more news affecting the economy in New Zealand from interest.co.nz.Kia ora. I'm David Chaston. And we will do this again tomorrow.

China's Wu'an Xin Feng has kicked off construction on its planned USD1.7 bn integrated industrial complex in Ain Sokhna's Industrial Zone, the Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZone) said in a statement. The two-phase complex being built by the company's Egyptian arm Xin Feng Egypt Steel will be completed over a five-year period and create 8k direct jobs.The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) is putting together USD300 mn in budget support for Egypt, Planning and International Cooperation Minister Rania Al Mashat said. The agreement is expected to be finalized by June, Al Mashat said, adding that negotiations have been completed.Kuwait's Bukhamseen Holding plans to invest between EGP30-40 bn in Egypt over the coming two years, Asharq Business reports. The investment ticket, currently equivalent to USD590.0-786.6 mn at today's exchange rate, will go toward several sectors, with a focus on hospitality.Five Arab and foreign investment funds are negotiating with the Egyptian government to acquire strategic stakes in government hospitals and pharmaceutical companies that were recently listed as part of the IPO program, according to government sources. They added that Emirati and Saudi companies are the most interested in the Egyptian pharmaceutical market, and they expect the coming period to witness major acquisitions in this sector.Egypt's non-oil trade deficit narrowed by 27.7% y-o-y in 1Q 2025 to USD6.3 bn, according to a government document. This was supported by a 27% y-o-y rise in non-oil merchandise exports, reaching USD12.7 bn, up from USD10.0 bn.The overall state budget deficit decreased during 8M FY2024/25 to EGP879.3 billion, 5.1% of GDP, compared to EGP898 billion, equivalent to 6.5% of GDP, during the same period of the previous year. This was due to a 32.8% growth in general revenues to EGP1.442 trillion, compared to EGP1.086 trillion.The central bank sold USD984.9 mn in one-year USD-denominated t-bills yesterday at an average yield of 4.25%, surpassing its USD950.0 mn target, according to data on its website. The issuance will go toward refinancing an outstanding debt worth USD950 mn.TMGH is negotiating with the Iraqi government to develop an administrative project in Baghdad, with the project expected to cost over USD10.0 billion and cover a land area of 35.0 million sqm. The final agreement is expected to be reached by the beginning of 2026.OCDI reported annually solid 1Q25 revenue of EGP2.8 billion, up 50.0% y/y and down 20.5% q/q, and net profit of EGP950.7 million, up 143.7% y/y and down 40.3% q/q.CCAP expects ASEC Mining's (ASCOM) disclosed impairment, amounting to EGP320.5 million, will have a negative impact on CCAP's consolidated net profit on 31 December 2024 of c. EGP190.6 million. Noting that the impairment has been booked until the legal proceedings, which may result in the return of the pledged shares or their value, are completed. EFID plans to invest EGP1.0 billion in 2025 to expand its production capacity.Weekly Commodities Update |   | Last Price | WoW Change, % | Brent, USD/bbl | 66.9 | -1.6% | Diesel-HSFO Spread, USD/ton | 216.7 | 2.1% | Egypt Urea, USD/ton | 392.5 | -0.6% | Polyethylene, USD/ton | 940.0 | 0.0% | Polypropylene, USD/ton | 990.0 | -0.5% | LME Aluminum Cash Price, USD/ton | 2,396.3 | 2.9% | LME Copper Cash Price, USD/ton | 9,376.4 | 2.4% | Egyptian Retail Cement, EGP/ton | 3,527.0 | 0.1% | Steam Coal FOB Newcastle Australia, USD/ton | 93.8 | -1.4% | SMP, USD/MT | 2,795.0 | -2.8%

Kia ora,Welcome to Wednesday's Economy Watch where we follow the economic events and trends that affect Aotearoa/New Zealand.I'm David Chaston and this is the international edition from Interest.co.nz.And today we lead with news reality and expectations seem to be diverging.But first up today we can report that the weekly dairy Pulse auction for SMP and WMP brought little-change in the WMP price from the previous full GDT auction in USD, while the SMP price rose +3.0% on that same basis, but basically a recovery. However things are reversed in NZD due to the weaker greenback, with the WMP price falling -1.4% and the SMP price only up +1.7% in our currency.Internationally, the IMF warned that rising US tariffs are marking the start of a new global era of slower growth. Since January, sweeping import duties and retaliation are raising trade barriers to levels not seen since the Great Depression. The IMF cut its global growth forecast for 2025 to +2.8% from +3.3%, and sees continued weakness through 2026. The US will be among the hardest hit, with 2025 growth cut to +1.8% from +2.7%. Others like Mexico, Canada, China, and the EU will feel some effects but are likely to be minor compared to the US.Meanwhile, the US Treasury Secretary has told a private meeting the tariff war is unsustainable and will ease 'soon'. News of these remarks has led to a financial market rally. The problem remains however as neither Trump or China show any signs of backing down, and Bessent himself admitted that talks to de-escalate haven't even started. Markets might be getting ahead of themselves, as is Bessent.In the US, the Redbook retail impulse monitor was up +7.4% last week from the same week a year ago, the highest since the end of 2022. But this is becoming more of a measure of inflation than real sales activity as the tariff-taxes get passed through.The Richmond Fed's factory survey for the mid-Atlantic states reported weak results. It plummeted to -13 in April from -4 in the previous month, and well below market expectations. It is the sharpest decline in factory activity since November. Meanwhile their service sector gauge fell too.The latest and large US Treasury bond auction saw less support, but more than sufficient. However the median yield fell back to 3.74%, compared to the 3.94% at the prior equivalent event a month ago.Canadian producer prices rose +4.7% in the year to March, but they are rising at a quicker pace in recent months. Canada is in its final week of election campaigning.Across the Pacific, Taiwanese export orders rose to the elevated level of US$53 bln in March, but they have been doing this for so long now that the year-on-year gain isn't special for them, 'only' up +12.5%.In the EU, consumer sentiment fell more than expected in April to its lowest level since November 2023.The UST 10yr yield is now at 4.39%, a -1 bp dip from this time yesterday. The price of gold will start today at US$3398/oz, and down -US$19 from yesterday.Oil prices have risen +US$1 from yesterday to be now just under US$64/bbl in the US and the international Brent price is now just on US$67.50/bbl.The Kiwi dollar is now at 59.8 USc, down -20 bps from yesterday at this time. Against the Aussie we are up +10 bps at 93.7 AUc. Against the euro we up +20 bps at just on 52.3 euro cents. That all means our TWI-5 starts today now just on 68 and little-changed from yesterday.The bitcoin price starts today at US$91,488 and up +5.4% from this time yesterday. Volatility over the past 24 hours has again been moderate at +/- 2.6%.You can find links to the articles mentioned today in our show notes.You can get more news affecting the economy in New Zealand from interest.co.nz.Kia ora. I'm David Chaston. And we will do this again tomorrow.

Text me your feedback.There are definitely times when we need to get a hold of ourselves. But how do we do that without dismissing our feelings? This brief Parts Work practice is for moments when you feel too activated or busy for deeper introspection but also need to find our center. It will help you create space – access Self Energy – around difficult emotions while honoring their presence. Practice this technique regularly when you're calm so you are more likely to reach for it when you need it. It'll help you build up your capacity for self-connection and self-compassion so it becomes a resource even in really trying moments.

Kia ora,Welcome to Wednesday's Economy Watch where we follow the economic events and trends that affect Aotearoa/New Zealand.I'm David Chaston and this is the international edition from Interest.co.nz.And today we lead with news the gears of the global economy are grinding disconcertingly as the unnecessary trade war is prosecuted with little strategy and no apparent viable end game.But first up today, the latest full dairy auction brought an overall rise of +1.6% in USD. However, the fall and fall of the USD has completely undermined this result, with prices in NZD falling -2.1%. In USD all categories except SMP rose, and demand was strong from "North Asia" (ie China). Milk fats were in demand, while global milk supply is waning in the major producers, underpinning the demand. Pity about the currency effect.Inflation is showing up in the retail trade in the US, with the weekly Redbook index up +6.6% from the same week a year ago. There is no way that reflects a volume riseBusiness activity continued to fall in March in the New York Fed's factory survey in the New York state. New order levels extended their decline/In Canada, their CPI inflation rate eased lower to 2.3% in March. That is after the eight-month high of 2.6% in February. The March result was tamer than expected (2.6%) and below forecasts by the central bank of 2.5%. It comes after some GST and other tax changes earlier have now been flushed through their data. The Bank of Canada next meets to review its official policy rate later today, but it will be the economic impact of their unfriendly neighbour that will dominate policy, rather than current inflation. They will likely hold off making rate changes for now, keeping the 2.75% policy rate. That is a change from the earlier expected cut.Canadian housing starts came in weak in March, down more than -11% from the same month a year ago.India CPI inflation rate fell in March to 3.3%, its lowest since 2019. Food price inflation fell to 2.7%. Both were much lower than expected and well below the central bank's policy rate mid point of 4%.Indian exports rose sharply in March from February in the normal seasonal pattern. Their imports rose even more so their trade deficit grew from the prior month, although only back to its usual level.In China, they are cancelling their orders for Boeing aircraft, a blow to the US aircraft industry.In February, EU industrial production rose, a surprise gain and the best monthly gain in two years.But that wasn't an indicator for economic sentiment. The latest ZEW survey reveals a sharp deterioration as they watched the US turn away from friend to foe, making them feel boxed in between the US and Russia. It was a shift reminiscent of the uncertainty during the pandemic.And it seems that trade talks between the US and the EU are making "litte" (ir no) progress.In Australia, the latest release of the RBA minutes was a dull affair, giving little guidance on how they are going to deal with the trade and inflation challenges. It's all 'wait-and-see' and 'respond-to-data' for them. But they do claim to be in a good position to be able to act decisively if it is needed. A cut on May 20 is still possible however.OPEC's latest monthly review lowered its demand outlook, although some observers thought the smallness of the cutback was brave in the circumstances.And we should also note that there are now three elections due soon. Canada goes to the polls on April 28. Australia votes on May 3. And now a snap election has also been called in Singapore, also for May 3. Being Singapore, that unsurprisingly leaves very little time for campaigning. All these elections will have the Trump shadow hanging over them, and it very much helps campaigning to present an anti-Trump stance. Trump has resurrected the fortunes of the centre-left candidates, enough to cancel the anti-incumbent mood.The UST 10yr yield is now at 4.33%, down another -4 bps from this time yesterday.The price of gold will start today at just on US$3229/oz, and up +US$16 from yesterday.Oil prices have firmed marginally, up +50 USc from yesterday to be now at US$61.50/bbl in the US and the international Brent price is now just over US$64.50/bbl.The Kiwi dollar is now at 59.1 USc, up +30 bps from yesterday at this time and the highest since mid-December. The fall of the USD extends. Against the Aussie we are down -10 bps at 92.9 AUc. Against the euro we up +30 bps from yesterday at just on 52.4 euro cents. That all means our TWI-5 starts today now just under 67.6 and up +30 bps from yesterday.The bitcoin price starts today at US84,616 and holding again, up a mere +0.1% from this time yesterday. Volatility over the past 24 hours has been modest at +/- 1.2%.You can find links to the articles mentioned today in our show notes.You can get more news affecting the economy in New Zealand from interest.co.nz.Kia ora. I'm David Chaston. And we will do this again tomorrow.

Satu orang hilang tenggelam dan masih dalam pencarian petugas relawan dan BPBD setempat.Warga Dusun Wage, Desa Purwosari, Kecamatan Kwadungan, Kabupaten Ngawi, Jawa Timur, digegerkan atas hilangnya seorang pelajar SMP di Sungai Bengawan Madiun, Sabtu siang. Korban diketahui bernama Rangga Dwi Saputra (14 tahun), yang saat ini masih dalam pencarian petugas relawan dan BPBD. Petugas mulai melakukan pencarian dengan menyisir dari lokasi korban tenggelam hingga sejauh 100 meter dari TKP.Dari hasil informasi, saat itu ada tiga pelajar yang hendak bermain di Sungai Bengawan Madiun. Dua orang masuk ke dalam sungai dan satu orang berada di pinggir sungai. Saat berenang, tiba-tiba korban langsung terseret arus dan temannya berhasil menyelamatkan diri.

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Episode Summary: In this episode of the Solar Maverick Podcast, Benoy Thanjan is joined by co-host and clean energy advocate Nate Jovanelly, CEO of Sunraise Capital. Together, they dive into the evolving dynamics of the residential solar market and why now is a pivotal time for homeowners and investors alike. The discussion explores how increasing electricity rates are fueling a greater need for residential solar adoption, the current lag in solar penetration across the U.S., and how solar tax credits can be a game-changing financial strategy for investors.  

Text me your feedback.Grounding practices are more than just coping mechanisms during tumultuous times. They're empowering strategies to discharge excess emotional energy while tap rooting your inner strength and resilience. In this episode, we're exploring:An empowered way to think of grounding as a practice6 principles of effective grounding techniquesProactively collecting your tools so you can reach for them when you need themJennifer also pulls from yoga and Buddhist dharma teachings to answer a listener question about engaging others in our values-based causes without creating harm.Resources Mentioned On This ShowAdyashanti: https://www.opengatesangha.org/14 Precepts of Engaged Buddhism: https://www.lionsroar.com/the-fourteen-precepts-of-engaged-buddhism/~ ~ ~SMP welcomes your comments and questions at feedback@skillfulmeanspodcast.com. You can also get in touch with Jen through her website: https://www.sati.yoga Fill out this survey to help guide the direction of the show: https://airtable.com/appM7JWCQd7Q1Hwa4/pagRTiysNido3BXqF/form To support the show, consider a donation via Ko-Fi.

Referent tant pel que fa els equipaments clínics i de diagnosi, com per a l'atenció i la formació en l'àmbit de la medicina esportiva, la nutrició i tots els àmbits vinculats al benestar emocional. A través d'un acord amb la immobiliària Vertix, que invertirà 15M€ en la construcció del centre, l'empresa Serveis Mèdics Penedès gestionarà un nou centre mèdic a Sitges, que estarà situat en la parcela de terreny que fa cantonada entre el camí dels Capellans i el carrer Lola Anglada. L'equipament tindrà una superfície de 6000m2, que inclouran el centre mèdic, un centre de formació superior en l'àmbit esportiu, i un centre de recuperació funcional. SMP hi invertirà 3,5M€. N'hem parlat amb el doctor Josep Panyella, fundador de Serveis Mèdics Penedès, i Jordi Farnós, director general de Vèrtix. L'entrada SMP vol que el centre mèdic de Sitges sigui un referent del sector. Es preveu que obri el primer semestre del 2027 ha aparegut primer a Radio Maricel.

Jarden’s head of commodities says giving only a cursory view you would be forgiven for being excited by last night’s unchanged GDT auction result, [WMP 0.2%, SMP -0.4%, AMF -1.8%, Butter 1.1%, and Cheese 1%] when of course the devil lies in the detail. Given how the index is compiled, he says the flat overall result may hide some of the more dramatic moves in the numbers that count to New Zealand dairy farmers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Text me your feedback.Instead of speculating endlessly about why you might be avoiding something, ask the part that's hesitating!Based on Internal Family Systems (IFS), this guided parts work practice will help you identify and get to know the part (or parts) that are resisting taking action. If you're new to IFS Parts Work, check out Episode 29 for a primer and 30 for a basic guided practice. You might also appreciate Episode 100 for a deeper dive into what lies underneath resistance. 

We're sharing our episode a few days early this week and it contains two segments. Jay Ward Hunger Strike First up, a recent interview with James “Jay” Ward. Jay was featured in a show about a year ago: he went into prison at 15 years old in Ohio and has been in for 19 years at this point. He participated in the 2018 Nationwide Prisoner Strike as well as other self-advocacy protests since and is trying to raise funds with his outside supporters to pay for a lawyer to help him win his release as his mandatory minimum date comes up next year. When this was recorded, Jay was 11 days into a hunger strike demanding a return of his personal items and a transfer to a space where he won't be targeted for violence by gangs, alongside a couple of other requests listed in his letter at the end of this post. You can hear how tired he is from subsisting only on water for the last week and a half, struggling to keep focus and concentrate on the conversation throughout our chat. You can find his gofundme for updates and ways to donate.  If you want to support his hunger strike, his supporters are requesting people call between 9am and 5pm central time (Mon-Fri) the following numbers to voice concern for the safety and conditions of James Ward A517461 on hunger strike : Mansfield Correctional Institution at 419-525-4455 and ask to talk to Warden Harold May the Central ODRC office at 614-387-0588 At the bottom of our show notes you can find Jay's public announcement of his circumstances and requests. You can also email your concerns to drc.manci@odrc.state.ohio.us as well as to the ODRC Director Annette Chambers-Smith (via annette.chambers-smith@odrc.state.ohio.us ). Jay is wanting people to reach out to contact him via his mailing address (below) or JPay.com (using the info in his mailing address): James Ward A517461 Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction Mail Processing Center (OMPC) 884 Coitsville-Hubbard Road Youngstown, Ohio 44505 Antifascist Voices in Europe Then you'll hear an interview conducted by our comrades at crna luknja in Ljubljana, Slovenia with antifascists countering neonazi demonstrations in Budapest, Hungary, and Sofia, Bulgaria. This was featured in the latest episode of B(A)D News from the A-Radio Network, a monthly podcast from a network that we affiliate with and worth checking out for “angry voices from around the world”. Finally, you'll hear Sean Swain's promise for a brighter, goldener era for the USA (and subsequently the world) Announcements Malik Muhammad Phone Zap There's a phone zap currently on to move 2020 "Palestinian pansexual Muslim... anarchist antifascist, anti-racist abolitionist" prisoner Malik Muhammad out of solitary confinement at Snake River Correctional in Oregon. Call Snake River Correctional with the following demands weekdays between 9am and 5pm pacific time: Return Malik to general inmate population; Restore communications rights and mail; Return all books and possessions immediately; End the persecution now! Master Control: 541-881-5018 Superintendent: 541-881-5002 Inspector: 541-881-5081 Chaplains: 541-881-4624, 541-881-4625, 541-881-4626, 541-881-4686 General Line: 541-881-5000 Please write to Malik and let him know you stand with him! Malik Muhammad #23935744 Snake River Correctional Institution 777 Stanton Blvd Ontario, OR 97914-8335 *Note*: Please include page numbers and return addresses on each page because the prison typically does not give inmates the envelopes. Update on Fund Raising and supporting TFSR A quick update to the patreon request we made in recent episodes: We're back where we were a month ago, covering the basic costs. Big thanks to those who stepped up to help! We have other costs beyond that (printing and mailing our small contribution to prisoner zines per month, replenishing our stickers, equipment upgrades) that we could also use support in if you have a few bucks a month. We have that patreon with it's early audio releases and other thank-yous, or anonymized payments via liberapay that can be one-time or recurring. We also have a big cartel store with some merch and can take payments via venmo and paypal. These are linked at https://thefinalstrawradio.noblogs.org/donate If you appreciate the work we do but don't have the extra money, the best way to contribute is to get involved in face to face organizing where you are, integrating movements against oppression and capitalism into your life and brings others along with you since we can't get there without each other. If you want to support the podcast without money, you can spread word about the podcast by getting in touch, offering up graphic skills, helping us proof our transcripts, talking about us to friends, incorporating our zines or episodes into a discussion group, sending zines to prisoners, rating us on google and apple podcasts or spreading word on social media. We also take audio submissions and if you're interested in getting involved, the production and interviews don't get us paid but they open up avenues to talk to authors about their ideas as well as raise awareness and involvement in social struggles and pick up the skills along the way. And if you live in a place with a community radio station, public radio station or college radio station and want to hear us on the airwaves, get a few friends together and reach out to suggest our free, weekly radio show and hopefully some of the ideas will filter out to your neighbors. More info at our Radio tab. Thanks for listening! Statement from Jay on his conditions This is Jay's letter to the head of the Ohio DRC: Dear Annette chambers-smith This is James Ward from ManCI. The last time I wrote to you I had explained a lot to you that has been going on here concerning my safety. And after that letter the administration got mad at me for going to you because they have not been trying to do anything to really ensure my safety here at Mansfield. And I'm writing you again because I don't know who else to go to with my recent situation and concerns, because nobody has been helpful. And currently, my safety is back at risk. About 7 months ago right before the admin got the letter I sent you, UMC Henry got me placed in unit 4B (the faith based block here), mainly for my safety concerns. Every block that I've been put in since I been here, I've became a victim to gangs and have also got a hit put on me, which UMC Henry and the rest other admin doesn't want to believe although they seen and heard proof. So it makes it to where I have to go on PC invest, suicide watch or hunger strike to ensure my safety. But I honestly don't like being in the hole unless I legitimately did something wrong. So my current situation is that I am on hunger strike to ensure my safety, but also for other reasons that I will explain. When I got put in 4B, its an inmate that the unit refers to as frank (4B/128 bottom) and they basically let him control the operation of the block. How? He's been in that block for a long time and manages the faith base programs, etc. But due to the reputation he has built up with the unit staff, Sgt Knowlton and others believes everything he tells them. So when I first got moved over their, I was honestly selling food to people that didn't have any. But frank went to the unit and told them that I was selling drugs to try and get me moved out of the block. The unit called me over and talked to me about it and I stopped selling food for awhile. I was do in everything I was required to do and haven't got no ticket. Recently, I was trying to organize a group meal for people that really didn't have much. And an inmate named Green wanted to be involved. But when I told Green that a prisoner support group was going to do a fundraiser to raise the money for the meal he backed out. He then went to inmate frank and told frank that I was trying to scam people and get them outside cases. Franks celly told me that frank said this and was going to put a stop to what I was doing. Next thing you know I'm on the list to move out of the block ( I was sent to 2B). I then sent a kite to Sgt. Knowlton and basically asked him why I got moved and also told him things that frank and others are doing in that block, but he disregarded everything I told him and only told me "you were doing too much, use your imagination". So I then kited UMC Henry and told him what happened and he said he'd look into it. But before Henry could let me know anything, my Cally told me that someone wanted him to take the hit on me. I then went on suicide watch to ensure my safety. Because PC invest has not gotten me anything and they put you in a cell with someone else that can have their family look you up. That's what people do here (sneak thru your stuff to find your ID number and have their family look you up). And I also started my hunger strike because I know that the admin won't do anything to help me. Recently, henry talked to me and said that he will investigate what happened in 4B, but that a hunger strike isn't how I will get moved back. But for me to go to a regular block while he investigates. And I get it that a hunger strike is not the way to get moved back, but I refuse to go to a regular block where my safety will be at risk. Henry wanting me to go to a regular block while he investigates is like saying go get jumped on while I look into this. 4C is the only block here that I will be safe in, because its the intake block (all of the new people that don't know anything about e hit on me goes to that block), but Henry will not put me there. During the time that I was on PC invest before I got moved to 4B, I found out that property of mine came up missing from the TPU vault. While I was in TPU I was writing complaints on LT. Brooks and Sgt. Risner for not allowing me to do my 2.4. The end result was that the active AIIS at the time (B. Lower) and the IIS D. Blankenship falsified a modified response to my complaint to make it seem like I was lying and that they found the items in my cell. But 2 days before Lower came to search my cell, I was called to the inspectors office concerning my lost property because someone in your office wanted to know what property was I talking about in my complaint. So I told them everything and that a theft report was filed. But the theft report was not put on onbase yet, so lower had to contact the block officer that wrote it (officer Comstock). So they called me back up to the inspectors office and offered to reimburse me with $42+ on my commissary and a few items from contraband. So I told them I'd think about it. They called me back up the next day and I told them I didn't want it because they wouldn't replace everything I was missing. So the next day after that is when lower came to search my cell. And when he left he told me that I should have taken the deal. After that, IIS Blankenship wrote 13 false statements in her modified response, which is a criminal offence that I can prove with the paperwork that I have. And now they have lower walking around as a Lt. Blankenship was already caught falsifying state documents in Darryl Smith' lawsuit. I been 5 years R.I.B ticket free. 3 of those years was when I was in level 4. I been here 2 years with no real trouble. The first year when I went up for my security review it was said that I needed time to adjust. This past year when I went up, the admin recommended level decrease. But then I find out that I didn't get my level dropped, because an incident that took place 8 years ago and isn't true. The BOC said that my level decrease was denied because I tried to kill a staff. I've never been a threat to anybody since I been locked up. And the time that they referred to is when I had just got put in a regular cell on suicide watch. They didn't have a crisis cell to use. So the cuff port had to stay open. And I had joked with the officer saying that I found a razor, so without really knowing if I had one he sprayed me in the face with OC. So they removed me from the cell to clean it, but they never found a razor. And I told them not to put that officer back on my watch cuz he sprayed me for no reason, and I was honestly mad. But they put him back on my watch. So to try and get him off my watch, in a fast motion I acted like I was reaching out to grab him. He was too far from the door for me to grab or anything, but he wrote me up saying that I tried to cut him with a razor. And they never allowed me to go to my R.I.B or SMP hearing. But that happened 8 years ago. And majority of that time since then I have continuously show a dramatic change in my behavior with no R.I.B tickets. I believe the only reason my level decrease was denied is because UMC Henry contacted someone in your office to find something that they can use against me to hold me here. Because I have wrote complaints against Henry and wrote that letter to you. And he knows how much I been wanting to leave this prison, but he won't transfer me even though my safety is continuously at risk here. Lastly! I have chronic damage in both of my shoulders that causes them to be able to dislocate if I'm not paying attention to how I use my arms, mainly only when it comes to having my arms outstretched or if I have to climb something. The last time I was placed on the top bunk, my left shoulder dislocated when I was trying to climb up. I feel backwards and busted my head open on a dresser, then on the floor. And that is in my medical record from when I was at W.C.I. And since then, I have had many other dislocations that is in my medical record. I was given bottom rack restriction each time, but I never really needed it since I been at level 4. Since I been here I been trying to get it back but medical tells me its not required for my injuries. They gave it to me for 3 months and that was it. If my shoulder dislocates while trying to climb onto the top bunk and I bust my head open again, then I can sue the medical department for negligence and deliberate indifference because I have told them about my chronic dislocations and they choose not to do anything about it. All I ask for: 1) My property to be replaced 2) My bottom bunk restriction 3) My level decreased so I can leave ManCI 4) If I can't get 3, then I ask to be placed in 4C for the remaining time that I'm at ManCI These are reasonable request and within reason.

In this latest episode, "friend of the show" Brenda Schmelling fills in for Shane as Pastor Dan is joined by Dave and Laurie Gallagher for an insightful discussion on the Specific Ministry Program (SMP) in the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod.Dave has not only been accepted into this rigorous program but will soon officially serve as the SMP pastor for St. Luke's Lutheran Church in Federal Way. Together, we explore what the SMP program is, who it's for, and how it equips individuals for ministry in specific contexts.Whether you're part of a congregation, considering ministry yourself, or simply curious about how pastoral training works within the LCMS, this episode is packed with valuable insights. Join us as we celebrate this exciting new chapter for Dave and learn more about the path to pastoral ministry through SMP!Don't forget to continue the conversation at home, in the car, at work, or anywhere you can find someone to talk to! Thanks for walking with us!Support the show

Tickford Sydney Domination - Cam Waters Cam Waters talks about the SMP weekend and how he wants to take that momentum to the AGP. From the race track to your device with Tony Whitlock on Inside Supercars Inside Supercars Podcast: Subscribe Apple Podcasts I Spotify I Google Podcasts Supported by: P1 Australia Link:P1 Australia MusicCreative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com MusicComa-Media from Pixabay #RepcoSC #TCRAust #Supercars #Motorsport #ADL500

Tickford Sydney Domination - Cam Waters Cam Waters talks about the SMP weekend and how he wants to take that momentum to the AGP. From the race track to your device with Tony Whitlock on Inside Supercars Inside Supercars Podcast: Subscribe Apple Podcasts I Spotify I Google Podcasts Supported by: P1 Australia Link:P1 Australia MusicCreative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com MusicComa-Media from Pixabay #RepcoSC #TCRAust #Supercars #Motorsport #ADL500

NFDM and SMP prices across the major dairy exporters were all lower this week. Alfredo Resendiz Rojo has been in contact with buyers and traders of NFDM in Mexico and gives his view of the market.

Text me your feedback.As a practice of being, Yin Yoga creates a unique container for exploring the restless impulses to fix while encouraging us to relax into self-acceptance. In this short practice, Jen shares three postures that target the Earth element as a way of amplifying stabilizing yin energies while directing attention to the Hara - the belly center - as a  way to deepen into your home ground. Postures in this practice:Reclining ButterflyReclining Twist Supported Pontoon (bridge with extended legs)Props:One block (or similar object) - necessaryAdditional block or two small cushions - optionaljournal - optional The practice follows a brief introduction at 2:10. If your podcast player supports chapter markers, you can skip ahead.Skillful Means Podcast offers these guided practices to help you deepen into your yoga and mindfulness journey.Support the show~ ~ ~SMP welcomes your comments and questions at feedback@skillfulmeanspodcast.com. You can also get in touch with Jen through her website: https://www.sati.yoga Fill out this survey to help guide the direction of the show: https://airtable.com/appM7JWCQd7Q1Hwa4/pagRTiysNido3BXqF/form To support the show, consider a donation via Ko-Fi.

Through the 1970s and 1980s Louis Eppolito and Stephen Caracappa served in the NYPD, rising through the ranks, each becoming decorated detectives. They are also responsible for what may qualify as the department's darkest chapter. For years the two cops operated not only as paid informants for the Lucchese organized crime family, but served as mob henchmen, committed a multitude of crimes and were involved in at least fifteen murders. And they came remarkably close to getting away with all of it. Michael Cannell, a former editor at the New York Times and author of the critically acclaimed A Brotherhood Betrayed, now has written the definitive account of the crooked cops' escapades and the trail of terror they left-which included the deaths and wrongful imprisonment of wholly innocent people-in BLOOD AND THE BADGE: The Mafia, Two Killer Cops, and a Scandal That Shocked the Nation (January 14, 2025; SMP). "Cannell pulls back the veil to reveal law enforcement's most lurid chapter, an entwined tale of decorated detectives on the mafia payroll - a true account of police depravity unearthed with intensive reporting." -Joe Pistone, New York Times bestselling author of Donnie Brasco "Michael Cannell's Blood and the Badge details the extraordinary 'Killer Cops' investigation, a harrowing story of corruption and murder within law enforcement itself. Cannell misses nothing."-Nicholas Pileggi, bestselling author of Wiseguy and co-writer of the Academy Award-winner Goodfellas Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-unplugged-totally-uncut--994165/support.

In this episode of the Solar Maverick Podcast, Benoy sits down with Chris Grablutz, Principal and Co-founder of Tri-Force Energy—a leading Commercial & Utility Solar Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance company serving NJ, NY, and PA. Chris shares expert insights on optimizing solar project performance through effective O&M strategies, repowering aging assets, and emerging trends shaping the future of the solar industry.   Benoy Thanjan Benoy Thanjan is the Founder and CEO of Reneu Energy and he is also an advisor for several solar startup companies.  He has extensive project origination, development, and financial experience in the renewable energy industry and in the environmental commodities market.   This includes initial site evaluation, permitting, financing, sourcing equipment, and negotiating the long-term energy and environmental commodities off-take agreements. He manages due diligence processes on land, permitting, and utility interconnection and is in charge of financing and structuring through Note to Proceed (“NTP”) to Commercial Operation Date (“COD”). Benoy composes teams suitable for all project development and construction tasks. He is also involved in project planning and pipeline financial modeling. He has been part of all sides of the transaction and this allows him to provide unique perspectives and value. Benoy has extensive experience in financial engineering to make solar projects profitable. Before founding Reneu Energy, he was the SREC Trader in the Project Finance Group for SolarCity which merged with Tesla in 2016.  He originated SREC trades with buyers and co-developed their SREC monetization and hedging strategy with the senior management of SolarCity to move into the east coast markets.  Benoy was the Vice President at Vanguard Energy Partners which is a national solar installer where he focused on project finance solutions for commercial scale solar projects.  He also worked for Ridgewood Renewable Power, a private equity fund, where he analyzed potential investments in renewable energy projects and worked on maximizing the financial return of the projects in the portfolio.  Benoy also worked on the sale of all of the renewable energy projects in Ridgewood's portfolio.   He was in the Energy Structured Finance practice for Deloitte & Touche and in Financial Advisory Services practice at Ernst & Young.  Benoy received his first experience in Finance as an intern at D.E. Shaw & Co., which is a global investment firm with 37 billion dollars in investment capital. He has a MBA in Finance from Rutgers University and a BS in Finance and Economics from the Stern School of Business at New York University.  Benoy was an Alumni Scholar at the Stern School of Business.       Chris Grablutz  Chris Grablutz has worked in the solar industry since 2010 with a wide network of great solar professionals and deep roots in northeast solar markets. His work in commercial, industrial, and utility scale solar has been focused on the technical aspects such as design engineering, construction management, QA/QC, Testing, and Operations & Maintenance. With a degree in Applied Physics and engineering background, Chris is a very detailed, logical, and process driven leader. Chris was also a NCAA Division I wrestler and grew up working for a family-owned construction company, which has contributed to his work hard attitude. In 2010, he entered the solar industry as a Project Engineer at Pfister Energy, a New Jersey based EPC firm. Chris supported commercial PV designs. Project and construction management came naturally to Chris from his upbringing in a family-owned construction firm. Chris managed the solar installations on multiple school district portfolios, UPS distribution facility, Teterboro Airport hangers, low and moderate income (LMI) apartment complexes, and building-integrated PV (BIPV) and building-integrated solar thermal systems at Camp Lejeune Marine Base in North Carolina. As the Director of Field Services at PV Pros and Pure Power Engineering, he led the creation of a commercial PV installation division. Chris grew the team to over 30 in-house employees with Job Site Safety, Technical Training, Quality Control, Staffing, and Project Management under his purview. In 2016, he led a start-up effort to transition from regional commercial construction into a national technical services firm, providing Operations and Maintenance (O&M), Owner's Engineer, and Independent Engineering. As the Director of Business Development, Chris's team led the sales of over 1GW of Owner's Engineer, Independent Engineer, and commissioning agent. His team's O&M sales included over 200MW of long-term O&M agreements. The O&M division completed multiple large service projects including PV system removal & re-installations. He continued his career in technical sales as the Director of Business Development at Clean Energy Associates, a global leader in solar manufacturing quality assurance, supply chain management, engineering services, and supplier/market intelligence programs.   Stay Connected: Benoy Thanjan Email: info@reneuenergy.com  LinkedIn: Benoy Thanjan Website: https://www.reneuenergy.com   Chris Grablutz Linkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/cgrablutz/ Email:  info@triforceenergy.com Website:  https://triforceenergy.com/   Chris Grablutz's previous episodes on the Solar Maverick Podcast   SMP 07-SMP 07: Getting down to Earth with Solar: Construction, quality control and O&M insights from Chris Grablutz   https://solarmaverick.podbean.com/e/smp-07-getting-down-to-earth-with-solar-construction-quality-control-and-om-insights-from-chris-grablutz/   SMP 42-LIve How Solar Technology is Changing the world? https://solarmaverick.podbean.com/e/smp-42-live-event-how-solar-technology-is-changing-the-world/ The book that Chris spoke about during the podcast is Traction: Get a Grip on Your Business by Gino Traction: Get a Grip on Your Business. Two companies that Chris discusses in the podcast. Ecosuite https://ecosuite.io   Solargrade https://solargrade.io   Chris will be attending RE+ in Boston on Feb 12 to 13, 2025. If you want to meet with him at the conference, email him at info@triforceenergy.com.   Thank you to Concentro for sponsoring this episode of the Solar Maverick Podcast! Concentro's mission is to create and promote accessible financing mechanisms for distributed generation projects. As we work towards a cleaner, more reliable, and affordable energy system, they strive to empower developers with the financial tools they need to succeed.  Below are the link to the podcast and the contact information of Iñigo and Tao who were on Episode 186. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/solar-maverick-podcast/id1441876259?i=1000679191495   Iñigo Rengifo Melia Email:  inigo@concentro.io Linkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/inigo-rengifo-melia/ Website: https://www.concentro.io/   Tao Mantaras Email:  tao@concentro.io Linkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/taomantaras/ Website:  https://www.concentro.io/  

Success doesn't happen by accident—it takes strategic planning, intentional growth, and a clear vision. In this episode of Whiskey & Business, Josh and Travis of TBD Marketing sit down with David Kelman, owner of Lake City Deluxe Barber Shop and SMP INK CDA, to discuss how he built Coeur d'Alene's first luxury barber shop and expanded his business with scalp micropigmentation (SMP), opening the door to franchising. Learn how moving with purpose, smart business planning, and innovation can turn a local brand into a thriving franchise.

We've seen choppy but downward trending price action in EEX butter and SMP futures. Fearghal McCabe comes on to talk about what he is seeing in the EU dairy markets.

Fonterra’s president of global market ingredients reviews another great GDT auction with a 3.7% rise across the board (WMP +4.1%, SMP +4.7%). So, if $10 is locked in, what about $11 for 24/25?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jarden's head of commodities comments on reversal in fortunes with last night's 1.4% increase in the GDT auction mirroring the fall in the first auction of the new calendar year (WMP 5%, SMP 2%, AMF -7.8%, Butter 2.2%, and Cheese 2.8%). Does this lock in Fonterra's $10 milk price? Which is where the futures market is currently sitting. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Text me your feedback.This preview pod explores the concept of upaya (skillful means) and its relevance in today's polarized world + how this focus will be reflected in the next iteration of the show. Jen emphasizes the importance of developing presence and awareness in order to meet life's challenges with courage and heart.Highlights include: • Cultivating what Roshi Joan Halifax calls a strong back and soft front• What kind of awareness is needed for this moment• Recognizing "lab time" on the mat as preparation for real-life challenges • Building a diverse toolkit of practices for various situations Listener feedback and support is essential to the evolution of the how, so don't forget to fill out the survey form: https://airtable.com/appM7JWCQd7Q1Hwa4/pagRTiysNido3BXqF/form~ ~ ~SMP welcomes your comments and questions at feedback@skillfulmeanspodcast.com. You can also get in touch with Jen through her website: https://www.sati.yoga Fill out this survey to help guide the direction of the show: https://airtable.com/appM7JWCQd7Q1Hwa4/pagRTiysNido3BXqF/form To support the show, consider a donation via Ko-Fi.

Through the 1970s and 1980s Louis Eppolito and Stephen Caracappa served in the NYPD, rising through the ranks, each becoming decorated detectives. They are also responsible for what may qualify as the department's darkest chapter. For years the two cops operated not only as paid informants for the Lucchese organized crime family, but served as mob henchmen, committed a multitude of crimes and were involved in at least fifteen murders. And they came remarkably close to getting away with all of it. Michael Cannell, a former editor at the New York Times and author of the critically acclaimed A Brotherhood Betrayed, now has written the definitive account of the crooked cops' escapades and the trail of terror they left-which included the deaths and wrongful imprisonment of wholly innocent people-in BLOOD AND THE BADGE: The Mafia, Two Killer Cops, and a Scandal That Shocked the Nation (January 14, 2025; SMP). "Cannell pulls back the veil to reveal law enforcement's most lurid chapter, an entwined tale of decorated detectives on the mafia payroll - a true account of police depravity unearthed with intensive reporting." -Joe Pistone, New York Times bestselling author of Donnie Brasco "Michael Cannell's Blood and the Badge details the extraordinary 'Killer Cops' investigation, a harrowing story of corruption and murder within law enforcement itself. Cannell misses nothing."-Nicholas Pileggi, bestselling author of Wiseguy and co-writer of the Academy Award-winner Goodfellas Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-like-it-s-live--4113802/support.

How do you turn academic setbacks into a stepping stone for medical school success? Join us as we sit down with Jennifer, the inspiring director of Georgetown's Special Master's Program (SMP), who shares her remarkable path from a pre-med student to a leader in academia. Jennifer reveals how her passion for teaching and research blossomed, steering her away from clinical practice and into a fulfilling career in education. Discover the unique history of Georgetown's SMP, the first of its kind established in 1975, offering a second chance for students to prove their mettle by taking actual medical school classes.In this episode, we shine a light on the pivotal factors that set students up for success in an SMP. Jennifer discusses the importance of addressing personal challenges such as family, financial issues, and mental health before committing to such an intense program. You'll hear the transformative story of Chad, whose dedication to his studies turned his academic life around. We also delve into the critical role of support systems and parent orientations, and the significant financial investment required for SMPs, highlighting the need for well-informed decisions.Moving forward, we explore the financial and academic incentives for choosing SMPs as a pathway to medical school. Jennifer provides valuable insights into the financial aid landscape, including reliance on federal loans, and explains why structured graduate programs often outshine disparate undergraduate courses in the eyes of medical schools. We wrap up by discussing the MCAT's role in SMP admissions and how these programs assist students by updating medical schools on their progress, underscoring the resilience and hard work required to succeed despite initial academic struggles. Get ready to be inspired by stories of perseverance and dedication, and learn how to navigate the challenges of getting into medical school.