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The Wall Street Journal· 2025-07-16 20:33
Speed-dating-style interviews that can drag on until 3 a.m. Job offers that require a response within a day. All for positions that don’t even start for two to three years.Welcome to the frenzied world of private-equity recruiting.Read more: https://t.co/jgE9DW3IU2 https://t.co/CTjnx7PuOL ...
Trump’s Military Parade: Cost, Equipment and What to Expect | WSJ
The Wall Street Journal· 2025-06-12 22:00
Event Overview - A large-scale military parade is planned in Washington DC to celebrate the Army's 250th birthday [1] - The parade is expected to include approximately 6,600 soldiers, 150 vehicles, and 50 aircraft [1] - The event coincides with Flag Day and President Trump's birthday, generating some controversy [2] Cost Analysis - The parade's estimated cost ranges from $25 million to $45 million, with additional millions allocated for security, personnel, and other expenses [3] - The Army is prepared to spend millions on potential street repairs if the pavement is damaged by heavy vehicles [7] - Aircraft flight costs are estimated at $5,000 to $8,000 per flight hour, according to a Pentagon document [8] - The Personnel Per Diem (PDM) for the troops could cost nearly $2 million [10] - Security costs for the parade are significant, as it has been designated a national special security event [10] - Similar events in DC, such as inaugurations, can cost $30 million or more [12] Logistical Details - Heavy equipment was transported from Fort Cavazos in Texas by rail and truck [4][5] - Steel plates are being used to protect the streets where vehicles will pivot [7] - Thousands of soldiers are being housed in government buildings near Capitol Hill from June 11th to June 15th [10] - Security measures include 185% m of anti-scale fencing, 17 mi of bike rack, 175 magnetometers, and multiple drones [11] Strategic Objectives - The Army views the parade as a valuable training opportunity and a chance to showcase its history [4] - Officials anticipate the parade will serve as a major recruiting event, culminating in an enlistment ceremony [9] Public & Political Perception - Some Republican allies in Congress have voiced concerns about the parade's cost [12] - A recent poll indicates that 60% of Americans believe the parade is not a good use of government funds [13]
How China recruits its spies in the U.S.
60 Minutes· 2025-05-18 22:55
China's Espionage Activities in the US - China's Ministry of State Security (MSS) is identified as the largest and most active spy agency globally, with the US being its second biggest target [1] - The MSS views Chinese people living abroad as a potential risk to the regime [1][2] - The MSS utilizes techniques such as sex, money, and revenge to recruit agents [6] - The MSS uses propaganda videos to recruit and warn individuals against opposing them [7] Methods of Surveillance and Recruitment - WeChat, a Chinese social network, is monitored by the Chinese state [3][4] - Chinese agents are present among student bodies to monitor students [5] - The Chinese government threatens family members living in China to blackmail individuals into becoming agents [10][11] US Response - The CIA has released videos in Chinese to encourage Chinese nationals to spy for the US [9] Implications for International Security - Countries that don't respect their own citizens are unlikely to respect their neighbors, posing a threat to international security [12][13]
Raymond James Financial(RJF) - 2025 Q1 - Earnings Call Transcript
2025-01-29 23:00
Raymond James Financial (RJF) Q1 2025 Earnings Call January 29, 2025 05:00 PM ET Company Participants Kristie Waugh - SVP, IRPaul Reilly - Chair and CEOButch Oorlog - CFOPaul Shoukry - PresidentDevin Ryan - Director of Financial Technology ResearchKyle Voigt - Managing Director - Equity ResearchAlex Blostein - Managing DirectorSteven Chubak - Managing Director Conference Call Participants William (Bill) katz - Senior Equity AnalystDan Fannon - Managing Director - Research AnalystBrennan Hawken - Senior Anal ...