- We have been struggling with high nitrate levels in our source water. - It could be farm runoff, fertilization, number of things. - Nearly every Iowa County in the Hawkeye state is battling against manure being released into their water.- 11.12% that is over the limit. - Treatment plants across central Iowa are having a hard time treating it. - We have at what was at one time the largest nitrate removal facility in the world, and unfortunately even that wasn't able to keep up with the level of nitrate tha ...

Under a cloak of secrecy, Xi Jinping is carrying out China’s largest military purge since Mao Zedong. Exclusive Bloomberg News analysis reveals that over the past two years, Xi has removed nearly a fifth of the generals he personally appointed, something his predecessors never did. The shakeup has left the Central Military Commission, China’s apex military body, with its largest proportion of vacancies since Mao, whose Cultural Revolution in the 1960s and 1970s upended China’s institutions. Why is Xi target ...

Personal Preferences & Activities - Expresses a desire for anonymity to engage in everyday activities like grocery shopping [1] - Yearns for spontaneous travel experiences, such as backpacking and road trips, without the constraints of public image [1] Food & Dining Experience - Highlights the enjoyment of a "Tamash burger," emphasizing its deliciousness despite not being traditionally elegant [2][3] - Appreciates the burger's components: the "squishy bun," "crunch in the onion," and "texture of the meat," considering it a "perfect meal" [2] Authenticity & Reality - Acknowledges the pressure to maintain a real persona, emphasizing the human aspect of eating and enjoying food [2] - Suggests that life isn't always elegant but can still be delicious [3]

YouTube's Evolution and Dominance - YouTube accounts for approximately one-fifth (20%) of all internet traffic [2] - In the US, YouTube's TV viewership surpasses Netflix, Amazon, and all of Disney's TV networks and streaming services combined [3] - YouTube was serving 30 million videos a day to 9 million people a month within a year of its founding [6] - Google acquired YouTube for $16 billion [9] Financial Performance and Advertising - YouTube ads have consistently contributed 10-11% of Alphabet's total revenue over the past five years [15] - In 2024, YouTube ad sales reached $36 billion, nearly matching the combined ad revenue of Disney, Paramount, Fox, and NBCUniversal [15] Challenges and Competition - YouTube faces competition from platforms like TikTok, particularly in attracting younger audiences [28] - The platform grapples with content moderation issues, including terrorism content and advertiser boycotts [21] - YouTube is navigating the ethical implications of using its vast video library to train AI models [23][24] AI and Future Strategies - Google is developing AI tools for creators, such as translation and dubbing, to help them reach wider audiences [26] - The rise of AI-generated content poses a challenge for platforms like YouTube in terms of content quality and advertising [25][26]

Brand & Creative Control - Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, emphasizes complete creative and final decision-making authority over her brand and projects [3] - Netflix provides creative autonomy, allowing Meghan to maintain control over her brand [3] Investment & Partnership - Netflix is the primary partner and investor for Meghan's current projects [4] - Meghan is not actively seeking additional investors beyond Netflix at this time [4] Public Image & Authenticity - Meghan acknowledges the existence of a distorted public image created for clickbait, distinct from her true self [2] - The interview aims to reveal Meghan's authentic self, beyond the curated public persona [3]

You've been doing some angel investing. Yes. I saw that you called it dolphin tank as opposed to Shark Tank.>> Well, I love Shark Tank, by the way. Don't get me wrong. I love watching that show.I just wanted to approach it with friendly water. >> Yeah. What's the bigger strategy.Like, are you looking at AI or biotech or ecommerce or AI. Man, I aren't you a little bit scared for by AI. Just a little.I mean, we have to make peace with it. The the world is changing. Our lives are changing.So there are certain ...

Is there an inherent tension in trying to be relatable while also being a duchess. No, I don't find I'm just being myself. So, I think probably it was different several years ago where I couldn't be as vocal and I had to wear nude panty hoes all the time.Let's be honest, that was not very myself. I hadn't seen pantyho since movies in the 80s when they came in the little egg. That felt a little bit inauthentic.But that's a silly example. But it is an example of when you're able to dress the way you want to d ...

Company Overview & Strategy - Xiaomi cultivates a strong following among younger consumers in China, positioning itself as an alternative to Apple, Tesla, and Google [1] - The company aims to seamlessly integrate its products into various aspects of users' lives, with the EV project designed to complete its ecosystem [5][6] - Xiaomi entered the EV market partly due to concerns about US sanctions impacting its smartphone business [7] EV Market Entry & Development - Xiaomi's first EV, the SU7, is priced starting at just over $30,000, while the YU7 is around $35,000, making them competitive with Tesla's Model 3 and Model Y in China [14][15] - The company invested over $1.6 billion into more than 100 companies in the EV supply chain and constructed its own factory in Beijing [10] - Xiaomi achieved rapid scaling, producing its first 100,000 EV units in 230 days [14] Market Competition & Future Outlook - The Chinese EV market is highly competitive, with approximately 140 EV manufacturers [2][17] - In 2024, approximately 64% of all passenger EV sales were in China [16] - Xiaomi aims to become one of the world's top five car makers within the next 15 to 20 years, requiring expansion beyond China [17] - The company faces geopolitical uncertainties and trade barriers, including a 100% tariff on Chinese EVs in the US [18]

Company Overview & Market Position - Swatch Group is a major force in watchmaking, valued at over $9 billion [1] - The company is the largest watch manufacturer by volume globally, and third by retail value behind Rolex and Richemont [4] - The group's portfolio includes brands ranging from inexpensive Swatch to high-end Breguet and Blancpain [5][6] Challenges & Financial Performance - Swatch Group's performance has been under pressure, leading to it becoming one of the most shorted stocks in Europe [2] - Profit was down almost 90% in the first half of 2025 [13] - A softened market in China, which accounted for 27% of the group's sales in 2024, has significantly impacted the company [14] - The US imposed a 39% tariff on imports from Switzerland, creating a major external headwind [3][16] Strategic & Governance Issues - The family and related parties control 44% of the voting rights, leading to a sometimes tempestuous relationship with shareholders [17] - The company is conservatively structured, and some investors are pushing for changes [19] - Swatch has been criticized for not engaging with investors in the same way as other groups [18] Product & Marketing - The MoonSwatch collaboration in 2022 was a major success, selling over 1 million units, significantly boosting the bottom line [21] - Swatch has been criticized for falling out of the conversation in terms of exciting new products and relevant marketing [22]

Historical Context & Significance - The building housing the elevator was originally a stable, converted due to high real estate costs over 100 years ago [1][2] - The area was the epicenter of New York City from the end of the Civil War to 1900, with stables being central to the culture [2][3] - The elevator was installed in a five-story brick stable built around 1888, owned by someone connected to the Fifth Avenue Hotel [4] - Elevators revolutionized building design, making higher rooms more desirable [5] Regulatory & Technological Obsolescence - The existing elevator is grandfathered in, but new safety laws will outlaw it by 2025, necessitating replacement [6] - The old elevator technology struggles to meet modern codes and brake testing standards [12] Project Execution & Challenges - The elevator removal project presents unique challenges due to its age and design for hauling horses [9][25] - The team takes pride in possessing the skills and knowledge to work on such a rare and complex system [27] - The motor shorted out during the removal process, complicating the job [13][17] - The elevator's last ride was when it came up, and it is now being manually run by a hoist [29][30]