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That’s how many AI-powered cameras Flock has watching U.S. streets. The $7.5B startup’s small surveillance-tech empire is peeking at plates, bumper stickers and dents on cars from Atlanta to Anaheim. Think Big Brother, but solar-powered and subscription-based. Cops say it’s helped nail everything from ATM gangs to would-be shooters, but privacy watchdogs are freaking out. The post 80,000 appeared first on Komando.com. View the full article

🤖 Murder chic: Shein accidentally used an AI model that looked exactly like accused murderer Luigi Mangione to sell shirts. The listing sold out before Shein yanked it offline, blaming a “third-party vendor.” Yikes. The post Murder chic appeared first on Komando.com. View the full article

The two countries are intensifying efforts to develop next-generation aircraft and engines, the Russian deputy trade minister has said Russia is looking to partner with India for the manufacturing of civil aircraft, Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Aleksey Gruzdev said at the Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok on Friday. Both Moscow and New Delhi are intensifying efforts to develop next-generation aircraft and engines, Gruzdev said at the Russia-India business dialogue as part of the forum. “We see strong complementarity in our approaches, which opens the door for deeper collaboration in civil aviation,” the deputy minister added. New Delhi and Moscow have also been in talks for collaboration in military aircraft. Earlier this week, the ANI news agency said Russia is examining potential investment proposals to jointly manufacture the Sukhoi Su-57 fighter jet in India. India currently requires at least two squadrons of fifth-generation fighter aircraft, with the main candidates being the Su-57 and the American-made F-35. India, however, told the US in February it was “not keen” on purchasing F-35 fighter jets, Bloomberg reported last month. While President Donald Trump had offered the aircraft during a White House visit by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, New Delhi said it prefers partnerships focused on joint design and manufacturing, according to the report. At the Eastern Economic Forum on Friday, Gruzdev also identified railway engineering as another promising field of partnership with India. This includes joint work on modernizing and building railway tracks, advancing digital systems, and supplying rolling stock. Russian companies are also ready to take into account the national policy of India to the “maximum extent and participate in the program for localization of products in cooperation with partners,” he added. View the full article

Retail is a highly competitive sector of the economy. It has been characterised by major innovations and continuous evolution, driven by technological advancements and changing consumer preferences. Innovations from Years Gone By: 1. Self-Service Stores (Early 20th Century): Innovation: The concept of self-service stores, where customers could pick their own items rather than having a store clerk retrieve them, revolutionized retail. Impact: This model significantly reduced labor costs and allowed for larger stores with a wider variety of products. 2. Barcode Technology (1970s): Innovation: The introduction of barcodes for product identification. Impact: Barcodes streamlined inventory management and checkout processes, making operations more efficient and accurate. 3. Credit Cards (Mid-20th Century): Innovation: The widespread adoption of credit cards. Impact: Credit cards made it easier for consumers to make purchases, increasing overall spending and convenience. 4. Mail-Order Catalogs (Late 19th Century): Innovation: The introduction of mail-order catalogs by companies like Sears and Montgomery Ward. Impact: This allowed rural customers to access a wide range of products without traveling to physical stores, expanding the reach of retailers. 5. Supermarkets (1930s): Innovation: The development of large-scale supermarkets. Impact: Supermarkets offered a one-stop shopping experience with a wide variety of products under one roof, changing consumer behavior and expectations. Innovations from Recent Times: 1. E-commerce Platforms (Late 20th Century – Present): Innovation: The rise of e-commerce platforms like Amazon, eBay, and Alibaba. Impact: E-commerce has transformed the way people shop, offering convenience, a vast selection of products, and competitive pricing. 2. Mobile Payments (Early 21st Century): Innovation: The introduction of mobile payment solutions like Apple Pay, Google Pay, and various mobile wallets. Impact: Mobile payments have made transactions faster and more secure, enhancing the customer experience. 3. Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) (2010s – Present): Innovation: The use of AR and VR in retail for virtual try-ons, product visualization, and immersive shopping experiences. Impact: These technologies enhance the shopping experience by allowing customers to interact with products in a more engaging way. 4. Automated Checkout (2010s – Present): Innovation: The implementation of automated checkout systems, such as Amazon Go stores. Impact: Automated checkout reduces wait times and improves the overall shopping experience by eliminating traditional checkout lines. 5. Sustainable and Ethical Retailing (2010s – Present): Innovation: The focus on sustainable and ethical practices, including eco-friendly packaging, fair trade products, and transparency in supply chains. Impact: This shift addresses growing consumer concerns about environmental impact and social responsibility, building brand loyalty and trust. Innovations that could Shape the Future: 1. Personalized Shopping Experiences with AI and Machine Learning: Idea: Leverage AI and machine learning to create highly personalized shopping experiences. This could include personalized product recommendations, virtual personal shoppers, and customized in-store experiences based on individual customer data. Impact: Enhanced customer satisfaction and loyalty, increased sales, and a more efficient shopping process. 2. Smart Stores with IoT Integration: Idea: Implement Internet of Things (IoT) technology to create smart stores that can monitor inventory levels in real-time, track customer movements, and optimize store layouts. Impact: Improved inventory management, better customer service, and a more efficient use of store space. 3. Voice Commerce: Idea: Expand the use of voice assistants for shopping, allowing customers to make purchases, track orders, and get product information using voice commands. Impact: Increased convenience for customers, especially for repeat purchases and everyday items, leading to higher engagement and sales. 4. Interactive and Immersive Shopping with Metaverse: Idea: Create virtual shopping environments within the metaverse, where customers can explore digital stores, try on products virtually, and interact with brands in a immersive way. Impact: A new dimension of customer engagement, reaching a global audience, and creating unique brand experiences. 5. Autonomous Delivery and Logistics: Idea: Utilize autonomous vehicles, drones, and robots for last-mile delivery, making the process faster, more efficient, and cost-effective. Impact: Reduced delivery times, lower operational costs, and a more sustainable supply chain. Additionally, it could address labor shortages and increase customer satisfaction. Future innovations will focus on enhancing customer experiences, improving operational efficiency, and exploiting new technology to meet the evolving demands of consumers. — This post was previously published on Destination Innovation. *** Subscribe to The Good Men Project Newsletter Email Address * Subscribe If you believe in the work we are doing here at The Good Men Project, please join us as a Premium Member today. All Premium Members get to view The Good Men Project with NO ADS. Need more info? A complete list of benefits is here. Photo credit: iStock The post 15 Innovations in Retail – Past, Present and Future appeared first on The Good Men Project. View the full article

For two months, I’ve withheld sins. I’m not Catholic, so I can’t go to a priest. I’ve prayed, meditated, and exercised, but the feelings of guilt remain. Before I confess, let me give you context. Every sin has a story. Warning: this post is longer than usual. But please stay, I need to get this off my chest. It started with pizza. In June, I had out-of-town guests over for dinner. My childhood friend, his wife, and their three children came to visit us. We ordered pizza from an Indian Italian fusion joint near my house. Between slices layered with cheese, curry, and tomato sauce, one of our guests asked if we’d seen Ryan Coogler’s latest film, Sinners. While chewing, my wife and I shook our heads no. Shocked but not swayed from the topic, the conversation continued, and we learned of the Christian controversies surrounding the movie. I listened as they explained how conservative pundits criticized the film because it challenged religious values. Scenes depicting devils as vampires hit too close to home for some. Our friends appreciated the film and Coogler’s artistic interpretations of religion, vampires, racism, and 1900 America. We finished most of the pizza, the children stayed overnight, and I promised to watch the movie. Sin #1 A week passed, and I traveled to Umoja’s Summer Learning Institute(SLI) in San Marcos, California. Due to preparing for a workshop, other work responsibilities, and family duties, I didn’t watch the movie before leaving town. The opening keynote speaker of SLI, Anthony Browder, referenced the movie as he argued for using film to counter dominant narratives and teach history. “You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor” – Exodus 20:16 “I am not deceitful”- Laws of Ma’at Browder mentioned a memorable scene in the movie where a blues singer conjured past, present, and future ancestral spirits in a juke joint. I nodded as he spoke, without context, as he discussed the societal contributions of Africans in the diaspora and Coogler’s ability to foster awareness through his latest masterpiece. He articulated how each actor played a role in conveying meaningful messages. The singer embodied the potential and power of Black voices connected with divine gifts to communicate with the spirit world. Dancers tapped into a rich history of movement and music that Africans acquired to maintain their sanity and culture in the face of oppressive forces. Browder’s analysis of the scene reminded me of capoeira’s history in Brazil. https://goodmenproject.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/umoja.mp4 The crowd applauded his insights and appraisal of Coogler’s films. Browder reiterated his thoughts with a brief discussion of the brilliant Black Panther series. He encouraged conference attendees to analyze narrative structure, engage in critical thinking, and develop film literacy. Through images, film clips, and book references, he assigned us tasks reinforcing the title of his talk, “Teaching the Truth: Countering the Erasure of African Identity.” After remembering comments made around my dinner table, reflecting on my notes, and reviewing pictures from the lecture, I prayed for forgiveness and rented the film. Sin # 2 “Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves, for the rights of all who are destitute. Speak up and judge fairly, defend the rights of the poor and needy” – Proverbs 31:8-9 “I have not acted hastily or without thought” – Laws of Ma’at Despite my promise to limit Amazon purchases due to Bezos’ support of Trump, I selected Sinners and clicked “add to cart” on Prime Video. With shame on my shoulder and awe in my eyes, I watched the movie. No spoiler alert Through fiction and horror, the movie Sinners depicts the experiences Black people endured during the move from rural Mississippi to urban Chicago during the Great Migration. It echoes narratives in Isabel Wilkerson’s (2010) book, The Warmth of Other Suns: The Epic Story of America’s Great Migration. In Sinners, vampires and Klansmen portray the violence and white supremacy that covertly initiated and maintained slavery by other names, such as sharecropping, Jim Crow, and the prison-industrial complex. From the opening credits, I identified with two of the film’s characters. The preacher, played by Saul Williams, reminded me of my dad. Miles Caton, also known as The Preacher Boy and Sammie Moore, mirrored me. I grew up in a religious home where my father worked as a pastor at a church on Chicago’s South Side. Sammie’s reluctance to follow his father’s ministerial wishes resembled challenges I’ve faced at various moments in my life. Just last week, one of my father’s friends asked me to preach at his church. Like Sammie, I discovered creative outlets outside the church’s walls. While the juke joint scene lived up to Browder’s hype, another moment in Sinners resonates with the Christian controversy my friends shared. In a closing scene, the vampire Remmick, played by Jack O’Connell, baptizes Sammie. Sammie begins to recite the Lord’s Prayer, and Remmick, along with recent vampire converts, finish the prayer. Remmick says, “Long ago, the man who stole my father’s land forced these words upon us. I hated those men, but the words still bring me comfort.” The comments stunned Sammie, and the moment sent an eerie chill up my spine. Sinners hit theaters in April, but if you haven’t seen it yet, I will not spoil the ending and reveal what happens next. It is worth your time and money to support Coogler’s latest masterpiece. Although the movie starts slow, the storyline builds into a climactic depiction of Black life in the 1930s with parallels to 2025. Michael B. Jordan shines in his portrayal of two characters, Smoke and Stack. Other notable actors include Delroy Lindo, Hailee Steinfeld, and Wunmi Mosaku. Is watching Sinners a Sin? That question can only receive an answer from you and your perception of God or a Creator. I confess to procrastinating on seeing the movie and breaking my vow to limit Amazon purchases. While I understand the Christian critique, given the dialogues and images in several scenes, Ryan Coogler does a superb job of using film to reflect white supremacy and illustrate Black resilience. If you haven’t seen Sinners, add it to your to-do list this weekend. Give yourself time to process the images and dialogues. Use this syllabus to create classes around the film’s ideas. Whether you rent, buy, or choose to teach it, please share your thoughts below. Subscribe to this blog and receive more film reviews delivered to your inbox. Support this blog by buying a book or registering for coaching services. — This post was previously published on Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD blog. *** You may also like these posts on The Good Men Project: Escape the Act Like a Man Box What We Talk About When We Talk About Men Why I Don’t Want to Talk About Race The First Myth of the Patriarchy: The Acorn on the Pillow Subscribe to The Good Men Project Newsletter Email Address * Subscribe If you believe in the work we are doing here at The Good Men Project, please join us as a Premium Member today. All Premium Members get to view The Good Men Project with NO ADS. Need more info? A complete list of benefits is here. Photo credit: Vernon Lindsay The post Confessions of a Sinner appeared first on The Good Men Project. View the full article

⚡️ 3-second tech genius: On YouTube, press Shift + > to speed things up or Shift + < to slow them down. Each tap shifts playback by 0.25. I use it for podcasts and slo-mo replays. The post 3-second tech genius appeared first on Komando.com. View the full article

Ring of suspicion: Oura announced a Texas plant to make rings for the Department of Defense. TikTok spiraled into conspiracy theories about Palantir “stealing” user data and Oura suing rivals into extinction. The CEO even hopped on TikTok to debunk them. The post Ring of suspicion appeared first on Komando.com. View the full article

I don’t know about you, but for a long time, I mistook intimacy for fusion. Being “in love” meant never wanting to be apart, never needing space, or never turning inward. So… When he didn’t text back within an hour, I panicked. If I wanted a night alone, I felt guilty. If he wanted one, I felt rejected. Somewhere along the way, I’d absorbed the idea that closeness = love. But I eventually learned the hard way that true intimacy is not constant closeness. In fact, that constant proximity is the very thing that suffocates love. … Closeness can be intoxicating. For many of us, intimacy is togetherness without pause. Always texting. Sleeping wrapped in each other’s limbs like a human pretzel. Craving solitude means something must be wrong. We’ve learnt to measure love by how little space exists between two people. And yes, closeness feels intoxicating at first. You know what I’m talking about: the weekend you barely leave the bed, the endless FaceTimes, the “good morning” and “good night” texts that wrap up your day. But once the dopamine wears off, you’re left with something far less sexy: a fusion that feels more like suffocation. Because real intimacy requires air. That ability to step back into yourself without your partner falling apart, or worse, accusing you of pulling away. Intimacy is not about how many hours you spend together, but what those hours feel like. Do they feel alive? Nourishing? Safe? Or do they feel like an obligation disguised as romance? Real intimacy requires air. That ability to step back into yourself without your partner falling apart, or worse, accusing you of pulling away. The energy of true intimacy. The healthiest relationships I’ve seen and lived weren’t the ones where we were fused at the hip. They were the ones where I could say, “I need space tonight,” and he didn’t spiral. Where I could have my own hobbies, friends, and solo Sundays without it being misinterpreted as rejection. Where distance wasn’t a threat. Because true intimacy has nothing to do with constant proximity. It’s when your bodies and souls recognise each other beyond distance. Real intimacy allows for absence. It doesn’t panic in silence. But here’s the twist that very few people realise: the same principle applies to the intimacy you have with yourself. How many of us avoid our own company because the silence feels unbearable? How often do we confuse busyness for wholeness? We fill every spare moment with texts, scrolling, TV, or other people, because we’re afraid of what might surface if we sat with ourselves. You can’t build real intimacy with another person if you’ve never learned how to be intimate with yourself. Intimacy thrives on space. And that space allows longing. It keeps curiosity alive. It makes reunions sweeter. And whether that reunion is with your partner or with yourself, it’s the same energy: a coming back, fuller than you left. Real intimacy allows for absence. It doesn’t panic in silence. The fear of abandonment. The need for constant closeness stems from fear. Fear of abandonment. Fear of disconnection. Fear that if there’s too much space, love will disappear. So we cling. We check in. We text before they can forget us. This mindset treats closeness like an insurance policy: If I’m always right here, they can’t leave me. But true intimacy has a different purpose: expansion. I am not talking about avoiding distance, but creating a bond so strong that even distance can’t shake it. Here’s the difference: In relationships built on constant closeness, validation comes from reassurance. “Are you still there?” “Do you still love me?” “Are we okay?” But in relationships rooted in true intimacy, validation comes from trust. And trust starts within yourself. Because if you don’t trust that bond with you? No amount of “Are we okay?” from someone else will ever be enough. You can’t build real intimacy with another person if you’ve never learned how to be intimate with yourself. Space is sexy. Think about it: desire is fuelled by mystery. It’s why absence makes the heart grow fonder. It’s why the most magnetic moments often come after you’ve missed each other, not when you’ve been breathing the same recycled air for 72 hours straight. Closeness gives you comfort. But space gives you spark. Space lets you miss each other. It’s hot when your partner has something to teach you, surprise you with, or invite you into. It’s hot when they return from their own world, rested, recharged, inspired, and share it with you. The real secret to keeping attraction alive is enough space for longing to stay in the picture. Desire is fuelled by mystery. What true intimacy looks like: being able to spend a night apart without panicking. one of you needing quiet and the other not taking it personally. two fully formed lives that choose to overlap, not collapse into each other. choosing to put the phone away and really listen. choosing to create rituals that keep the spark alive. True intimacy requires initiative. It thrives on conscious choice. When you never let go, there’s nothing to miss. When you never step back, there’s nothing to lean into. Intimacy is the interplay of closeness and distance, union and individuality. Like breath, inhale and exhale. Too much of one, and life disappears. True intimacy requires initiative. It thrives on conscious choice. The reframe we need. Many of us held on to that constant closeness because it felt safe. Because we were once abandoned. Silence used to mean rejection. Space stood for loss. But intimacy will never ask us to erase ourselves. It asks us to bring our whole selves into the relationship. Which means we need time apart just as much as we need time together. It’s having enough self-trust to say: I’m whole on my own, and we’re better together because of it. Closeness should be a choice, not a chain. It’s the thrill of missing each other that keeps the feeling alive. The real test in love isn’t how often you’re together. It’s how safe you feel when you’re apart. So maybe the real relationship goal isn’t constant closeness at all… It’s building something so secure that a little space doesn’t scare you. It seduces you. … Stop chasing. Start attracting. Master the art of detachment now → Download The Art of Detachment Workbook. Learn how to release, rewire, and receive. Your support means a great deal to me. If you would like to fuel my creativity with coffee, buy me a coffee and share your thoughts. Join my Substack: MindsetMatters — This post was previously published on medium.com. Love relationships? 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The authorities have confirmed that 34 bodies and 102 body parts were recovered in Kenya Eleven suspects have been arrested in connection with newly uncovered mass graves in Kilifi County, where investigators have so far exhumed 34 bodies, Kenyan police said on Wednesday. Officials say the discovery points to the resurgence of the cult linked to the Shakahola tragedy in 2023. Local police chief Douglas Kanja stated that four of those detained are considered central to the ongoing investigation. “Thirty-two bodies have so far been exhumed, and two other bodies were also recovered here in this area, making a total of 34 bodies. 102 body parts have been recovered,” Kanja said. “We have sent our best team here of investigators, and very soon, we will come up with a complete investigation file.” The chief noted many of the victims were not locals, but had been brought in from elsewhere, radicalized, and ultimately lost their lives as a result. Kwa Binzaro is a village in the province of Kilifi, and lies about 30km from Shakahola, where prosecutors say alleged cult leader Paul Mackenzie instructed his followers to starve themselves in anticipation of the end of the world in order to “meet Jesus.” In 2023, more than 430 bodies were exhumed from dozens of mass graves in the Shakahola forest. Autopsies revealed that most victims had died of starvation, while some, including children, were reportedly beaten or strangled. Mackenzie, leader of the Good News International Church and self-proclaimed pastor, has been charged with terrorism, murder, manslaughter, kidnapping, child torture and cruelty. He was arrested in April 2023 after police rescued 15 emaciated church members. In July, a Malindi court authorized the Directorate of Criminal Investigations to continue exhumations in Kwa Binzaro. Kenya’s Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions later said preliminary forensic findings suggested victims there also died from starvation or suffocation. Interior Minister Kipchumba Murkomen has publicly linked the Kwa Binzaro graves to Mackenzie’s cult. Kenyan President William Ruto’s government has pledged stricter regulation of religious groups and increased community surveillance in response. View the full article

— This content is for informational purposes only and is not intended to provide legal advice. In 2023, Texas took a significant step forward in shaping the way complex commercial disputes are handled by introducing specialized business courts. With jurisdiction expanding in 2025, this development has profound implications for companies in Houston and across the state. For business leaders, understanding how these courts operate and why they matter is crucial for protecting corporate interests in an increasingly competitive environment. The Rise of Texas Business Courts Business courts are not new in the United States. Several states, including Delaware and New York, have established specialized courts to streamline commercial litigation and provide consistency in business rulings. Texas has now joined this group, aiming to provide a more efficient venue for resolving corporate disputes. Traditionally, business disputes were handled in general civil courts, often leading to lengthy proceedings and inconsistent outcomes due to the broad range of cases judges were required to oversee. The creation of Texas business courts addresses this gap by dedicating judges with expertise in commercial law to focus solely on business disputes. This shift offers Houston companies greater predictability and efficiency in litigation. For firms navigating high-stakes disputes, the ability to rely on a specialized court system reduces uncertainty and promotes confidence in Texas as a business-friendly state. Expanded Jurisdiction: What It Covers The expanded jurisdiction of Texas business courts is particularly relevant for Houston, home to some of the nation’s most dynamic industries, including energy, healthcare, and technology. These courts now have authority over a wide array of disputes, such as shareholder actions, fiduciary duty claims, trade secret litigation, and disputes involving complex contracts exceeding statutory thresholds. With these courts focusing exclusively on corporate matters, companies can expect rulings that reflect a deep understanding of commercial realities. For businesses involved in intricate cases, working with a business litigation attorney Houston executives trust becomes more critical than ever, as expertise in navigating this specialized forum will often shape the outcome of the case. Implications for Houston Companies For Houston-based corporations and entrepreneurs, the implications of expanded business court jurisdiction are significant. First, companies may see faster resolution times, as these courts are designed to manage cases without the backlog common in general civil dockets. This efficiency not only reduces costs but also allows businesses to refocus resources on growth rather than protracted legal battles. Second, specialized rulings may encourage more consistent outcomes. Judges assigned to these courts are expected to bring strong commercial law backgrounds, which means decisions will likely align with established business principles and precedents. This consistency benefits Houston’s business community by reducing unpredictability in litigation. Finally, the presence of business courts may influence where companies choose to file suit. Houston corporations now have stronger incentives to litigate within Texas rather than seeking out-of-state jurisdictions. For companies engaged in high-value disputes, partnering with a Texas business law firm that understands both the local business climate and the new court structure can provide a decisive advantage. Strategic Considerations Going Forward As business courts gain traction, Houston companies should take proactive steps. General counsel and executives are encouraged to review their dispute resolution strategies and ensure they are aligned with the new judicial framework. This includes assessing contracts, governance structures, and risk management protocols in light of the expanded jurisdiction. Engaging early with a business litigation attorney Houston companies already rely on can provide valuable insight into how these courts will affect specific industries. By anticipating how disputes may be viewed under the new system, businesses can better position themselves for favorable outcomes. At the same time, companies should recognize the importance of choosing a Texas business law firm with proven litigation experience. These firms not only bring courtroom expertise but also provide strategic counsel that aligns legal decisions with broader business objectives. Conclusion The establishment and expanded jurisdiction of Texas business courts mark a pivotal moment in the state’s legal landscape. For Houston companies, this development means greater efficiency, consistency, and predictability in resolving business disputes. However, success in this new environment depends on working with legal professionals who understand both the intricacies of business litigation and the opportunities presented by specialized courts. As these courts begin to shape the future of Texas commerce, companies that adapt early—guided by the counsel of experienced attorneys—will be best positioned to protect their interests and thrive in Houston’s competitive market. — This content is brought to you by Sky Link Building iStockPhoto The post Texas Business Courts — Expanded Jurisdiction and What It Means for Houston Companies appeared first on The Good Men Project. View the full article

🛑 Don’t trust that form: Listen, if a Google Form ever asks for your bank info or logins? Close it immediately. Scammers are churning these out because they look clean, official, even hosted on Google’s real servers. Stanford staff fell for one already. Think of it this way: Forms are for pizza orders, not your Social Security number. The post Don’t trust that form appeared first on Komando.com. View the full article

The slice of students who question the value of college education due to AI. For the other 82%, tuition is still worth the price of ramen and crippling debt. Students treat AI more like a nerdy tutor than an academic hit man. Half say it muddies their thinking, a quarter say it sharpens it. The post 18% appeared first on Komando.com. View the full article

— In today’s crowded digital world, consumers are no longer satisfied with passive advertising. They want brands that connect with them on an emotional and memorable level. This is where experiential marketing comes in. Unlike traditional marketing strategies that rely on ads, emails, or static content, experiential marketing creates immersive experiences that allow people to interact with a brand in real time. Whether it’s through pop-up activations, live events, or creative brand installations, experiential marketing goes beyond selling a product—it creates moments people want to talk about, share, and remember. Defining Experiential Marketing Experiential marketing is a strategy that focuses on creating direct interactions between a brand and its audience. Instead of just telling consumers about a product or service, it invites them to engage with it through experiences. For example, when a beverage company sets up an interactive tasting event at a music festival, it’s not just handing out free samples—it’s creating a lasting connection tied to fun, music, and community. This type of marketing leverages the psychology of human memory. People are more likely to remember a brand when they associate it with positive emotions, unexpected surprises, or meaningful activities. That is why many businesses in the United States are turning to a specialized experiential marketing agency to help design campaigns that leave an impact. These agencies are skilled at creating experiences that not only capture attention but also strengthen brand loyalty. Why Brands Are Turning to Experiential Marketing Brands across industries are quickly realizing that consumers are craving experiences over things. Millennials and Gen Z, in particular, value connection, authenticity, and storytelling. They are less likely to respond to banner ads or TV commercials but more likely to share their excitement when they attend an exclusive launch event or participate in an interactive campaign. Experiential marketing allows companies to bridge the gap between digital and physical touchpoints. When a consumer attends an event, they don’t just experience the brand in the moment—they also extend the experience online by posting about it on social media. This ripple effect amplifies a brand’s visibility far beyond the people physically present. For this reason, many experiential marketing companies have become central players in modern advertising strategies, helping businesses maximize both in-person engagement and digital reach. The Role of Technology in Experiential Campaigns Technology has expanded the possibilities of experiential marketing. Augmented reality, virtual reality, and AI-driven activations are bringing new layers of interaction to brand experiences. A retail store can now use AR mirrors to allow customers to virtually try on clothes, while a car company can use VR headsets to simulate a test drive without stepping into a vehicle. These advancements not only make campaigns more innovative but also provide measurable data. Through apps, QR codes, or digital check-ins, brands can track engagement levels, gather customer insights, and adjust strategies in real time. A well-crafted campaign from a trusted experiential marketing agency ensures that technology is used as a tool to enhance, not overshadow, the human connection at the core of the experience. Building Emotional Connections At its heart, experiential marketing is about emotion. A brand that makes a consumer feel joy, excitement, or a sense of belonging will naturally earn loyalty. Think of iconic campaigns like Coca-Cola’s “Share a Coke,” which allowed people to find their names on bottles and connect with friends over a personalized drink. The campaign went viral not just because of the product but because of the personal experiences it created. In the U.S., where competition among brands is fierce, these emotional connections are a powerful differentiator. Consumers want to feel seen and valued, and brands that deliver on this expectation through authentic experiences gain a competitive edge. This is precisely why more organizations are partnering with leading experiential marketing companies to craft experiences that speak directly to their audience. The Future of Experiential Marketing The future of experiential marketing is set to grow as brands continue to shift from product-focused messaging to people-focused storytelling. As the line between digital and physical continues to blur, hybrid experiences will play an even larger role. A brand activation might include both a live event and a virtual component, ensuring accessibility for audiences across the country. For U.S. companies, this means embracing flexibility and creativity while keeping the consumer at the center. The rise of sustainability also influences experiential campaigns, with eco-friendly installations and green event practices becoming more common. Brands that show they care about the planet while engaging their audience are more likely to win consumer trust. Conclusion Experiential marketing has become one of the most powerful tools for brands that want to stand out in a competitive market. It goes beyond advertising and enters the realm of real human connection, where memories and emotions fuel long-term loyalty. From immersive pop-ups to digital activations, the opportunities are endless for businesses willing to step outside traditional marketing boundaries. By partnering with a forward-thinking experiential marketing agency, brands can design experiences that capture attention, drive engagement, and generate lasting impressions. As more experiential marketing companies rise to meet this demand, one thing is clear: consumers don’t just want to buy products anymore—they want to experience them. — This content is brought to you by Sky Link Building Photo provided by the author. The post What Experiential Marketing is All About and Why Brands Want It appeared first on The Good Men Project. View the full article

Michael Ashley Schulman, CFA, Chief Investment Officer of Running Point Capital Advisors, offers expert insight into current global financial dynamics. Schulman offers timely insights into macroeconomic trends, US fiscal policy, and the global tech landscape. In this in-depth July 2025 interview, economist Michael Ashley Schulman analyzes how US–China and US–UK trade negotiations contributed to record equity market highs despite geopolitical volatility. He explores the US dollar’s decline, driven by fiscal policy under Trump’s administration, and highlights mixed progress in bilateral trade talks. As of mid-2025, the U.S. imposed a 10% baseline tariff on nearly all imports with reciprocal rates up to 50% striking about 66 countries, later widening to hundreds of products and hinting at semiconductor duties up to 300%. Supply chains shift toward friendshoring, regional “slowbalization,” and complex rerouting, pushing costs higher while accelerating automation and AI logistics. India moves from favored to targeted: a 25% reciprocal tariff effective August 7 plus an added 25% penalty August 27; a ₹40 billion credit guarantee barely helps. Equities rallied on strong earnings and rate-cut hopes. Institutional credibility still dictates capital, valuations, and resilience. Interview conducted August 28, 2025. Scott Douglas Jacobsen: How might the U.S. tariffs on 66 countries reshape global supply chains? Michael Ashley Schulman: U.S. Tariff Route 66! You’re poking at a wonderfully twisted question, and tariffs are indeed the quirkiest of tax pirates! The original Route 66 begins in Chicago, Illinois and ends in Santa Monica, California. The Tariff Route 66 is global (and possibly unending). Let’s unravel this windy knot with clarity and snark. As of mid‑2025, the U.S. has imposed tariffs on imports from approximately 66 countries, plus there are broader baseline tariffs affecting many more, stretching to nearly every trading partner. So, the perceived number is higher than 66. On April 2, 2025—Liberation Day—the administration slapped a 10% baseline tariff on nearly all imports, with additional reciprocal tariffs (up to 50%) aimed at around 60 countries and territories. Fast forward to later in the summer, and things got juicier. A report flagged 66 countries, the European Union, Taiwan, and even the Falkland Islands—all hit with these sweeping tariffs. In case you are wondering, we import frozen seafood and wool from the Falklands. I just wanted to set the scene; now to get to the heart of your question regarding supply chains. We gave a heads-up and restarted the tariff conversation with our family office clients last year when Trump started climbing in the presidential polls and betting sites. Tariffs are like boulders dropped into the river of global trade; they don’t stop the flow, but they force it to twist and carve new channels. When the U.S. slaps tariffs on countries, it doesn’t just mean American importers pay more. Yes, that’s right, U.S. tariffs are a tax paid by the American buyers of foreign goods; they are not paid by the foreign sellers. There is a misconception that it’s foreign countries or foreign companies that directly pay the tariffs we impose but that’s not the case. Buyers can ask foreign sellers for concessions or price breaks which in turn creates thousands of inefficient private one-off discussions and negotiations. Tariffs set off a chain reaction through production networks, logistics routes, and even diplomatic alliances. Let’s unpack the supply chain chessboard this creates. Companies already dabbling friendshoring (moving production to politically friendly nations) will accelerate the trend. For example, instead of importing directly from China, firms might ship components to Mexico for final assembly, exploiting USMCA trade rules. Think of it as the corporate version of routing your Amazon delivery through your office or a neighbor’s door to dodge a porch pirate. When tariffs get this broad, supply chains don’t just move, they camouflage. Goods might be rerouted through intermediary countries with lighter trade frictions. This means more complex customs paperwork, longer shipping times, and the birth of creative labeling schemes–Is this really a Turkish washing machine, or a Chinese one wearing a fez? Fragmentation of global networks means that instead of the old “just in time” model which relied on scale and seamless flows, firms may regionalize supply chains into Americas-centric, Europe-centric, and Asia-centric networks. That reduces efficiency but increases resilience; call it “slowbalization.” ​**No, I didn’t make up that term–wish I had–it’s been around since at least 2019.** Imagine supply chains less like a spiderweb and more like a patchwork quilt, stitched with thicker threads within each bloc. These shifts in commodity and component sourcing mean that Southeast Asia may capture even more of the semiconductor assembly and testing work once clustered in China and Taiwan. When it comes to cars, North American suppliers may see a renaissance, though at higher consumer prices. And tariff hit energy and minerals producers may dump excess supply into China, Japan, Korea, or the EU at discount prices, redrawing resource maps. We tell the business owners that we advise that tariff knock-on effects could be felt on inflation and innovation with higher input costs rippling into consumer goods, tightening margins and raising prices. Some firms will pass costs along, others will eat them, and some may decide it’s cheaper to automate domestically rather than chase tariff-free factories abroad. Ironically, that could accelerate robotics, AI logistics, and micro-factories close to end consumers. Geopolitically, countries outside the tariff dragnet suddenly become highly attractive trade partners. Trade alliances may shift, with U.S. allies and China potentially finding themselves on the same side of a U.S.-imposed wall. It’s supply chain War Games with blocs fighting for survival and market share. The tariffs won’t stop globalization, but they’ll warp it. Expect higher costs, slower flows, and more regional clustering. The real story isn’t just about where your phone is made, but how many passports its components rack up before it lands in your pocket. Funny enough, what may matter most here in the U.S. is the Fed lowering interest rates so that corporations can better afford the financing to build domestic factories and automate with robotics. I could easily transition into one of my past harped on economic themes: that at this point in the US cycle, lower interest rates are not inflationary, but deflationary because they make manufacturing (and goods production) much more affordable. Lower interest rates would make this entire manufacturing at-home transition much more affordable. In a BEST-case world, companies quickly lean into “friendshoring,” routing final assembly to tariff-friendly hubs while scaling U.S. advanced manufacturing in semiconductors and automation; costs stabilize after a short inflation bump. The more likely BASE-case is patchwork regionalization where firms split their supply webs into Americas, Euro-Med, and Indo-Pacific blocs, rationalize product lines, and use tariff-hopping via compliant final assembly. Inflation stays a notch higher, but the system adjusts around a permanent tax wedge. The WORST-case is transshipment games and retaliation where Washington cracks down with anti-circumvention cases, partners respond in kind, and global supply chains fragment further, raising costs, bloating inventories, and eroding productivity; I believe that goods found to be transshipped to evade tariffs face a 40% tariff, plus potential additional penalties. The unstable current and warped planning is evident in fresh POTUS tweets and ever-changing frameworks. Case-in-point, India recently moved from friendshoring candidate to tariff-challenged for U.S.-bound supply chains. On July 31, 2025, the White House issued an order that set India’s reciprocal tariff at 25%, effective August 7, 2025 (it replaces the 10% baseline for India). A separate Russia-related action issued the following week adds an extra 25% “penalty” tariff on Indian-origin goods effective August 27, 2025, bringing the stacked additional duty to 50% on many items. Near-term reroutes may tilt harder toward USMCA (Mexico/Canada) and select Southeast Asia lanes, with stricter origin/compliance work to avoid anti-circumvention snags. Recently (last Friday), President Donald Trump stunned by turning a narrow steel and aluminum cover charge into an all-you-can-tariff buffet, slapping more than four hundred everyday items—from motorcycles to tableware—while giving customs brokers and importers roughly zero runway; the duties hit the next business day with no mercy for goods already at sea. The net now snags a bewildering array of items, a flex of how far sector tariffs can stretch, and it sits apart from the so-called reciprocal play. This tranche goes broad and oddly domestic, tagging cargo-handling gear, auto parts, furniture, baby booster seats, and personal care that merely arrives in metal tins, a quiet pivot in how steel and aluminum derivatives get policed. The real bruise is not just the rate but the maze of overlapping levies, shifting codes, and a budgeting and compliance tax that never shows up on the price tag. Think supply chain escape room meets pop quiz, where the room keeps moving and the answers are buried in customs footnotes. Trump also said semiconductor tariffs will be set in the next couple weeks that could reach 300%. Surprise complexities like this are a true challenge to business planning; semiconductors are used by everyone. Jacobsen: Why did markets rally in spite of the escalating tariff tensions? Schulman: Tariffs were the distraction, not the main concern; or to quote an adage, it’s the economy stupid. Stocks rallied not because tariffs disappeared but because louder music drowned them out; second quarter profits beat the script, led by cash rich platforms riding the artificial intelligence wave, which eased recession jitters and floated valuations, while July consumer price data kept dreams of gentler policy alive. Investors judged the tariff hit as a manageable tax wedge, with many companies passing costs along, rerouting final assembly to friendlier ports, or enjoying a bit of home field protection. Profits and policy hope headlined the show, tariffs opened as the bad warm up act, but the market left singing along with the catchy headliner hits. Despite tariff confusion, economic growth was a strong 3% in the second quarter, unemployment remains reasonably low, and investors keep hoping and expecting a Federal Reserve interest rate cut which would help risk assets to rally further. Even though the Fed has sorely disappointed many observers by not cutting rates so far this year, it just makes those forecasters even more adamant that the Fed will cut at the next meeting. I don’t know if it’s a case of misplaced hope or just adamant belief like the person that never takes “no” for an answer. Jacobsen: Are U.S. tariffs on Indian exports a protectionist decision or a geopolitical calculation? Schulman: Both, in stereo. The 25% reciprocal rate on India is classic home turf protection dressed up as fairness, with the White House saying it aims to fix lopsided deficits and shore up domestic industry and national security. An extra 25% that starts on August 27 is a geopolitical lever disguised as a customs bill tied to India’s intake of Russian crude and meant to raise the price of neutrality. Think of the United States as the club owner who loves to talk about open doors while quietly hiking the cover charge at the velvet rope; that is the protection part, a not so free trade that is really fee trade to shield the local D.J or band and keep the margins fat. Now add geopolitics as the doorman whispering rules that change if you roll up with the wrong entourage; buy your oil at the rival bar and the cover doubles later this month. It is where the host smiles for your selfie-photo and then hands you a bill marked duty calls. The goal is to push India to pick a lane and to pay up if it will not, while telling voters this is fairness not a food fight. Snark aside, it is one maneuver with two payoffs, pricing power at the port and pressure on the gameboard. Jacobsen: Will India’s ₹40 billion credit guarantee scheme offset the damage caused by the tariffs? Schulman: Ughhhh, doubtful! India seems more complex from a demographic and corporate perspective than the U.S. Short answer, no, this is duct tape on a cracked dam. The forty billion rupees planned credit guarantee covers only a sliver of bank risk on loans that are late for small exporters, which helps cash flow but does not erase a price handicap at the dock. India sold nearly $80 billion of goods to America last year—maybe check me on that—and more than half of that flow now runs into the new tariff wall, with many items facing a stacked 50% hit by late August, which means a tariff bill in the tens of billions that no guarantee can wish away. Think of it like trying to beat a luxury surcharge with a store credit card, nice for the points, useless against the sticker shock. The scheme may keep some textile and jewelry firms on life support and buy time while banks and ministries triage, but the arithmetic still screams relocation, re-pricing, or lost share until the policy weather changes. I may need to explain this better since as I mentioned earlier, it is the importer that writes the check to the U.S. government. However, as I also mentioned, tariffs create thousands of inefficient private negotiations to split the tariff bill at the figurative dinner table. It’s tricky. Tariff incidence is a tug-of-war over margins and volume. If the importer can push prices to shoppers, the consumer pays; if demand balks, the importer leans on the supplier to cut the export price, so the exporter eats part of it; if a cheaper substitute exists in a friendlier country, the Indian exporter just loses the order and pays with lost revenue, which is the most expensive currency of all! The credit guarantee helps cash flow for firms that survive this do-or-die reality show round, but it does not erase the wedge at the dock or bring back the orders that never ship. Jacobsen: Are central banks beginning a newer phase of synchronized global monetary easing? Schulman: No, not beginning because many central banks already have begun, but it is not a synchronized huddle so much as a messy café crowd where some friends are sipping decaf lattes, others are in the back staring at the menu, and one big one is insisting on full throttle double espresso. The Federal Reserve has held steady so far in 2025 and is still evaluating options, Europe pressed pause after a string of reductions, the Bank of England cut a quarter point on August 6, the Bank of Canada last cut in March to 2.75%, and Japan is the odd caffeinating one tiptoeing toward normalization by raising rates rather than easing. You may recall that in March 2024, after 17 years, the Bank of Japan (BOJ) ended its negative interest rate policy and raised short-term interest rates to between 0% and 0.1%; they further raised rates in mid-2024 and the beginning of 2025. Across emerging markets the crowd is decaffeinating. The backdrop enabler has been a significantly weaker U.S. dollar brought about by President Trump’s tariff and fiscal turmoil which has eased currency and inflation pressure enough for several emerging central banks to ease without inviting a run on their exchange rates. A weaker U.S. dollar makes it easier for EMs to repay their dollar denominated debt and allows them to lower interest rates without causing their local currency to weaken relative to the dollar. I believe Mexico recently cut rates again, Chile restarted cuts in July, Colombia, Peru, and the Czech Republic trimmed in the spring. China is playing its own tune, loosening with a reserve-requirement cut and a small policy tweak while keeping lending benchmarks steady and leaning on property and consumer-credit support rather than a big-bang rate slash. Jacobsen: What happens if the U.S.–China tariff moratorium expires and then there’s no renewal? Schulman: Possibly more tweets, more threats, and more suspension of belief by the market. Formulaically, however, if the truce lapses, the playlist flips from lo-fi détente to speed-metal tariffs in one beat. Suspended China-specific hikes snap back above the 10% baseline, import costs on China-origin goods jump, and buyers reroute or cancel orders while compliance folks start mainlining antacids. It is not good for either side. Consumers and businesses can expect a quick price up bump in electronics, machinery, toys, furniture, and the like as importers test pass-through, plus more audits and seizures now that the small-parcel loophole is already shut for China and is ending broadly in August. No more hiding in the de minimis coat closet. On Beijing’s side, if I’m being strategic, a smart reply-guy move is to tighten the licensing spigot on gallium, germanium, graphite and other choke-point inputs. Call it death by paperwork delay rather than a headline ban. This will crimp critical battery, chip, and magnet supply. Markets would treat it like a risk-off squall or storm. American names with heavy China sourcing or sales take a valuation haircut, Mexico and other USMCA finishers get a sympathy bid, and the dollar-yuan vibe check gets spicy. The politics get louder and the supply chain math gets meaner; pay up, pivot to North America and parts of Southeast Asia, or eat the margin hit and pray for a holiday miracle. Think The Bear’s kitchen—the FX/Hulu series—at dinner rush where service is a beautiful panic; orders still go out, but there’s yelling, fire drills, triage, and a lot more burnt toast than anyone admits. Jacobsen: Are global equity record highs signaling a bubble? Schulman: That’s the funny thing about record highs, they only occur at or near record highs. We tell our family office clients that people point to this as a bad or scary thing, but by definition it is the only way it occurs. The tells that keep me out of the doomsday bunker are that breadth isn’t pure mania; the median stock still lags its peak and leadership is concentrated in a handful of heavyweights whose cash flows are actually growing. The counterpoint is equally real; the equity risk premium has thinned to a five-year low, so the cushion under prices is more yoga mat than mattress, and any mix of stickier inflation, a hawkish central-bank remix, or an earnings wobble could turn the bubbly into flat soda fast. Call it froth with fundamentals and not dot-com cosplay; it is just a market that needs the hits to keep coming. The U.S. economy is resilient,…and weird. From surging GDP estimates to a cooling manufacturing sector to high construction spending, the economy remains a study in contradictions. It is neither hot nor cold, but instead managing a strange, contradictory equilibrium—driving with one foot on the gas and the other hovering over the brake. For investors, this presents a balancing act. The Fed is still in restrictive mode, geopolitical risk is elevated, and yet the core economic engine refuses to sputter. We continue to position portfolios with an eye toward durability, quality earnings, balance sheet strength, growth, and select private opportunities, while maintaining flexibility to adapt as the macro picture evolves. We tell our family office clients that you have to separate individual nuances from broad trends in both the domestic and the international markets! Individual stocks trade up and down on subtleties; they report earnings it looks positive then management says something that makes the outlook cloudy and it goes down; maybe there’s a twist in margins or marketing expenses that cause analysts to turn favorable or negative. But the broad market seems to be in a melt up fueled by still high corporate margins and profits, consumers still spending, unemployment still relatively low, and the rate of change and shock from bad news declining. Maybe the news is worsening, but it’s getting worse at a lower rate. You also want to look at other risk-on indicators (or sentiment barometers). Bitcoin, Ethereum, and gold are near record highs, meme-stocks are making a comeback, e.g., Opendoor Technologies which has never seen profits had a 314% 6-day rise. And there have been over 200 U.S. IPOs already priced this year, double last year’s pace. U.S. companies have managed to sustain margins and the U.S. consumer continues to do what it does best, spend. Perhaps most telling, stock investors seem to reason that if bond markets aren’t concerned about the deficit-expanding potential of Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill, neither should they be. Emerging country stocks and businesses—apologies if it seems like I’m rambling, there is just so much to cover—EM equity and bond markets have been propped by lower interest rates as a weaker U.S. dollar has allowed EM central banks to cut interest rates. Additionally, and importantly, a booming AI industry not only is a catalyst for chip and energy growth but also increasing productivity and margins for companies around the globe. Generative Ai may be American or Chinese, developed by Open Ai, Gemini, Anthropic or Baidu, Alibaba, DeepSeek, or SenseTime, but companies in Europe, South America, and the rest of Asia can tap into it to improve productivity and margins. AI is a great equalizer for businesses around the world; they don’t have to spend hundreds of billions to develop, it but can just tap in and rent it. Jacobsen: How is political interference in economic institutions affecting global investor confidence? What do you think about the region? Schulman: I may have mentioned this in a previous interview: government and politics, rule and law, are economic interference by definition. Perception on whether the intrusion is helpful or detrimental makes the difference. When politicians lean on the referees, markets start pricing in a rigged game. Confidence rides on boring, rules-based institutions; meddling swaps a predictable rulebook for improv, which investors translate into wider risk premiums, weaker currencies, and shallower capex. You can see the spectrum. Mexico’s push to elect judges spooked capital because it blurs contract enforcement; the peso told you what it thought in real time. Turkey is the flip side; after years of political cross-traffic, a hard pivot to orthodox policy rebuilt some credibility and the central bank keeps telegraphing price-stability first. For the Gulf and its neighbors, policy frameworks, dollar pegs, and steady reforms support low inflation and non-oil growth, and the International Monetary Fund keeps handing out gold stars for institutional upgrades. The United Arab Emirates continues to court capital with deepening foreign-ownership access and predictable legal venues, which is catnip for global allocators. Institutional credibility is the ultimate multiple-expander; it has been foundational to U.S. growth leadership or what some call exceptionalism. Where the rulebook is clear and insulated from the politics of the week, money stays sticky; where the scoreboard operator starts taking calls from the owner’s box, the cost of capital quietly drifts north. Jacobsen: Thank you for the opportunity and your time, Michael. — Scott Douglas Jacobsen is the publisher of In-Sight Publishing (ISBN: 978-1-0692343) and Editor-in-Chief of In-Sight: Interviews (ISSN: 2369-6885). He writes for The Good Men Project, International Policy Digest (ISSN: 2332–9416), The Humanist (Print: ISSN 0018-7399; Online: ISSN 2163-3576), Basic Income Earth Network (UK Registered Charity 1177066), A Further Inquiry, and other media. He is a member in good standing of numerous media organizations. *** If you believe in the work we are doing here at The Good Men Project and want a deeper connection with our community, please join us as a Premium Member today. Premium Members get to view The Good Men Project with NO ADS. Need more info? A complete list of benefits is here. — Photo by Gleb Khodiakov on Unsplash The post Global Trade and Finance 4: Tariffs, Rate Cuts, and Market Shifts appeared first on The Good Men Project. View the full article

Coming to an agreement with Kiev on key issues would be “practically impossible,” the Russian president has said There is little point in holding direct talks with Ukraine’s Vladimir Zelensky, Russian President Vladimir Putin has said, adding that he is nonetheless prepared to do so. He made the remarks during the plenary session of the Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok on Friday. Putin said reaching agreements with Kiev on key issues would be “practically impossible.” He explained that even with political will, there are “legal and technical difficulties” related to territorial questions. The president was referring to the status of Crimea and other regions that voted to join Russia in referendums in 2014 and 2022. “The leadership of the Kiev regime, to put it mildly, spoke of us in unflattering terms and ruled out any possibility of direct contacts. Now we see that they are asking for such contacts, or at least proposing them. I have said many times already that I am ready for these contacts,” Putin said, adding that he does not see “much sense in it.” Putin argued that any agreements with Kiev must be confirmed by referendum under Ukraine’s constitution. But to hold a referendum, the martial law imposed after the escalation of the conflict with Russia in February 2022 would need to be lifted. If this took place, presidential elections would have to be held, Putin said, again questioning Zelensky’s status as head of state. Zelensky’s presidential term expired last May, but he has refused to hold elections, citing martial law. “Therefore, this endless process leads nowhere. Nevertheless, we have said that we are ready for meetings at the highest level,” Putin noted. The Russian leader stressed that Moscow would be the best place for possible negotiations. “The Ukrainian side wants a meeting? Come! We will ensure security,” Putin said. Earlier this week, at a press conference in China, Putin reiterated his readiness in principle to meet with Zelensky, suggesting that he could travel to the Russian capital to negotiate peace terms. Kiev has rejected the proposal; according to Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrey Sibiga, Zelensky takes a possible meeting with Putin seriously and is ready “at any time,” but will not accept “deliberately unacceptable proposals.” View the full article

Buyers are building inventories as the EU considers measures to halt imports of fuels refined from Russian oil India’s diesel exports to Europe have more than doubled over the last year, reaching a maximum of 242,000 barrels per day, the Economic Times reported on Thursday, citing market data from two analytics firms. Kpler data showed that India’s diesel exports rose 73% from July and were 124% above the past year’s average. Similarly, Vortexa estimates India’s August diesel exports at 228,316 barrels per day, up 166% from last year and 36% higher than July. EU buyers have rushed to build inventories in anticipation of a ban on fuels refined from Russian crude, as part of potential sanctions, according to reports. The EU is weighing its 19th package of sanctions against Russia over the Ukraine conflict, which will also include countries that the bloc claims are helping Moscow bypass Western restrictions, according to multiple media reports. Russia has emerged as India’s key oil supplier since the escalation of the Ukraine conflict in February 2022 – accounting for nearly 40% of India’s crude imports. In parallel, India has become a major exporter of refined fuels to Europe since 2023. Indian private companies import oil at a cheaper rate from Russia and sell refined products to Europe. US President Donald Trump has imposed duties on most Indian products, which include a 25% tariff announced in early August followed by an additional 25% levy last week, as a “penalty” for India’s purchases of Russian oil and defense equipment – actions Trump claims have indirectly fueled the Ukraine conflict. India, however, is set to increase its imports of Russian oil in September, Reuters reported last month. Sources quoted by the news agency said private Indian refiners Nayara Energy and Reliance Industries intend to raise their purchases by 10-20% over August levels, which would add an extra 150,000-300,000 barrels per day. Last month, Trump’s trade adviser, Peter Navarro, claimed India has no need to import Russian oil and accused the country of “profiteering” from the oil trade. View the full article

— Smartly planned security is an imperative in every industry. From VIP parties to hazardous building sites, professional security services are the key to safeguarding individuals, property, and business reputation. This is where the security hire concept comes into play, providing highly customized services to suit varied industry needs. Comprehending the Work of a Security Guard A security guard is more than a figure in a uniform, but an expert who is a trained professional who can assess threats, manage crises, and maintain order. A professional’s vigilant eye ensures safety and provides a risk-free environment. Businessmen more and more see that investing money in trained personnel is a reflection of professionalism and reliability. Security Hire for VIP Events VIP events require a special set of security measures and tools. Security guard hire is accompanied by specialized training in unobtrusive surveillance, crowd management, and response at a moment’s notice. Experts can balance intelligence activities with public visibility, and this is how the event organizers can offer unobtrusive security that will not interfere with the guest experience. Securing Building Sites using Security Hire Building sites are dangerous places. Expensive equipment, materials, and sensitive information are targets for burglary and theft. Employing security guards at these premises is a preventive intervention that eliminates the chances of losses. Security personnel on the premises perform critical roles such as: Securing gates and other points of entry Conducting regular checks Liaising with local police stations Enforcing compliance with safety regulations Avoiding accidents and ensuring a sense of responsibility among laborers In such a setting, a security guard is a valuable resource, safeguarding intangible and tangible assets. Adapting to Retail and Corporate Settings Shopping centers and office buildings have diverse security issues, including shoplifting, computer theft, and employee personal safety issues. In all cases, a professional security guard is a deterrent and a first response. Modern security hires can integrate access control systems, live monitoring, and response systems in emergencies. It means that organizations can provide safe spaces that give customers and employees confidence. Making the Right Security Hire Selecting the right provider involves careful consideration of experience, training, and industry specialization. A professional security guard company like UVS Group evaluates the potential threats, customizes service approaches, and continuously evolves in expectation of tomorrow’s threats. Whether the scenario calls for an exclusive VIP event, an active construction site, or a busy retail store, customized solutions ensure protection and peace of mind. By learning how security guards’ performances differ by industry, organizations can make more informed decisions for their security guard recruitment strategies. The right team not only guards assets—they maximize operational effectiveness, build public trust, and make environments safer for everyone. — This content is brought to you by Sky Link Building iStockPhoto The post From VIP Parties to Building Sites: The Evolution of Security Hire to Suit Every Industry appeared first on The Good Men Project. View the full article

The ban on prostitution has enabled abuses, activists supporting reform have argued South African sex workers and rights advocates have filed a lawsuit demanding the repeal of laws that criminalize prostitution, in a case that could change the legal status of the industry in the country for the first time in decades. The suit, brought by non-profit group Sex Workers Education and Advocacy Taskforce (SWEAT) and an individual applicant identified as S.H., challenges the constitutionality of the 1957 Sexual Offenses Act, the 2007 Sexual Offenses Amendment Act, and Cape Town municipal by-laws that prohibit the selling and solicitation of sex. The applicants argue that criminalization violates rights to equality, dignity, and access to health and safety protections. Earlier this week, the Western Cape High Court admitted 16 civil society groups as amici curiae (friends of the court) to present arguments either supporting or opposing the case, which is scheduled to be heard in May 2026. The South African Minister of Justice, one of the defendants, has welcomed the court’s decision. Ministry spokesperson Terrence Manase said on Thursday the input from the organizations would help the court “arrive at a just and equitable judgment on the broader issue concerning the decriminalization of sex work,” local outlet IOL reported. The Treatment Action Campaign (TAC) and Sonke Gender Justice (Sonke), two of the admitted NGOs supporting the reform, claim sex workers are reluctant to report assaults for fear of being charged with sex work-related offenses. “The organizations will present evidence of sex workers’ lack of trust in the police and evidence of sexual violence and rape perpetrated by the police,” SECTION27, a human rights organization representing TAC, and Sonke said in a statement on Wednesday. However, Cause for Justice, which has labeled itself an “opposing party in the landmark prostitution court case,” said it would argue for the retention of the ban, because “prostitution constitutes the commodification of the human body, reducing people to commercial sex objects for the gratification of predatory individuals.” Most African countries criminalize sex work, though enforcement varies. Mozambique and Senegal permit regulated forms of prostitution, while South Africa has maintained a blanket ban since 1957. View the full article

You can smell Aspen before you see it. Not the pines or the crisp mountain air, but the signature hotel scents — bergamot, cedarwood, a whiff of oud diffused into lobbies where bellboys wear Rolexes under their white gloves. A hundred-dollar cocktail arrives at your table like an accessory, complete with a gold flake balanced on the ice. Bottega and Gucci bags outnumber the mountain-themed souvenirs. Men drape cashmere over their shoulders like they were born into it. Women glide past with Pilates legs and Botox-polished faces that carry no pores, no wrinkles, no margin for error. It’s indulgence, yes — but indulgence is only the backdrop. The real story here is the current running beneath it all: comparison. Walk the cobblestone streets and you’ll see cowboy hats worn with Italian loafers, fur coats sharing patios with denim jackets, art galleries tucked between ski shops. The town is eclectic, a blend of ranch and runway, but the common thread is the sideways glance. Everyone is noticing. Everyone is cataloging. It’s not judgment in the sneering sense. No one here is muttering about who is beneath them. It’s subtler, almost invisible. The energy is less they don’t belong and more do I? The gaze lingers just a beat too long on someone else’s watch, bag, or boots. It’s the quick calculation of where you rank in a room where everyone is already extraordinary. The quiet hum of one-upping, not with cruelty but with insecurity. What is it about wealth that requires constant vigilance? Getting there isn’t enough — you must stay there. Hold your ground. Keep climbing a mountain where the summit keeps shifting. A cashmere sweater is no longer warmth, it’s armor. A luxury watch isn’t about time, it’s about status. Even the laughter at dinner tables can feel just a little too loud, as if to cover the nerves about whether you measure up. And the strangest part? The same people who already “have it all” still seem to carry the weight of asking: Am I enough here? Aspen simply magnifies what all of us feel in quieter ways. In the suburbs, it’s not a Bottega bag — it’s the granite kitchen island. It’s not a Rolex — it’s the SUV in the carpool lane. It’s not a $100 cocktail — it’s the latte in the reusable tumbler that proves you’re eco-conscious and stylish. At work, it’s who gets cc’d on the important emails. At church, it’s who volunteers most visibly. On social media, it’s who booked the “right” kind of vacation or hit the milestones in the “right” order. Different costumes, same theater. We are all taking inventory. We are all glancing sideways. Aspen reveals a truth most of us already know but rarely say out loud: comparison doesn’t vanish with success. It scales with it. The middle-class mom comparing her Target sandals to another mom’s Tory Burch flats is no different from the Aspen skier comparing her Gucci puffer to someone else’s Fendi one. The stakes feel higher, but the human ache is the same. It’s the quiet, restless question humming underneath: Am I better? Am I enough? Do I stand out here? And maybe that’s the most decadent indulgence of all — the belief that being “on top” will finally silence that question, when in reality, it only amplifies it. As I walked through town, it struck me that the mountain itself doesn’t notice. The aspens whisper in the same wind, the snow falls indifferently, the peaks stand tall whether a man drapes cashmere over his shoulders or a tourist buys a beanie from a souvenir shop. The mountain doesn’t keep score. Only we do. Maybe Aspen is less about wealth and more about the mirror it holds up to the rest of us. A reminder that comparison is the most democratic sport there is — played in penthouses and cul-de-sacs alike. And maybe the truest freedom isn’t climbing higher, but learning, finally, to stop looking sideways. — This post was previously published on medium.com. Love relationships? We promise to have a good one with your inbox. Subcribe to get 3x weekly dating and relationship advice. Did you know? We have 8 publications on Medium. Join us there! Hello, Love (relationships) Change Becomes You (Advice) A Parent is Born (Parenting) Equality Includes You (Social Justice) Greener Together (Environment) Shelter Me (Wellness) Modern Identities (Gender, etc.) Co-Existence (World) *** – Photo credit: Matthew TenBruggencate On Unsplash The post What a Trip to Aspen Taught Me About the Wealthy appeared first on The Good Men Project. View the full article

By Norm Van Eeden Petersman Q: Is this housing or office or retail? A: It shouldn’t matter as long as it’s allowed to be what it needs to be at any given point in time. A colleague once asked Jeff Siegler if people should be allowed to live on the first floor of a downtown building. His answer was unequivocal: “No, people shouldn’t live on the first floor downtown.” In his view, the ground floor is the “face of the city.” As a gathering place and marketplace, the ground floor functions as the living room of community life. Fill it with couches, cardboard boxes, or “Shhh, baby sleeping” signs, and you kill the very energy that makes downtowns special. Siegler has written and spoken extensively about these issues on LinkedIn, where I follow his work, and within the communities where he does the difficult work of trying to spark real change. His perspective is not theoretical. These are hard-won lessons learned through years of seeing what does and does not work when communities try to bring their downtowns back to life. We would be foolish to dismiss his warnings. At the same time, Strong Towns thinking leads me to resist a “never” posture. Zoning codes, while originally intended to mitigate nuisances, too often end up freezing neighborhoods in place. They regulate uses so tightly that buildings can no longer serve as flexible shells that adapt to what people actually need in a given moment. Alli Quinlan-Thurmond makes the point well: cities can and should regulate nuisances, but they should not attempt to regulate away the very life of a place by prescribing the exact way a building must be used. A vibrant place is not achieved by decree. It emerges over time through trial, error, and evolution. In the case of new or re-emerging main streets within a traditional development pattern, the sequence of viable projects frequently starts with exclusively residential projects, then mainly residential projects, and finally the mixed uses that are sought after. The deeper issue is that we too often treat places as static, fixed forever in whatever condition they are in, rather than as dynamic ecosystems. Housing on the first floor of a street may not be the ideal long-term outcome, but it can serve as a critical “for-awhile” stage. It is a transitional use that sustains life and maintains momentum until the market supports retail or other community-serving activity. Consider Port Arthur, Texas. The city has a map and plan for the revitalization of its downtown, complete with the standards we have come to expect from the suburban development pattern: clearly segregated uses, neatly drawn zones, and “best-laid” ideas for how things should unfold. But economic stagnation has meant those plans have gone nowhere. Downtown remains empty. The comfort of having a plan is an illusion when it does not result in activity. And while Port Arthur is not likely to see people living on the ground floors of its main streets, the more pressing reality is that it is not seeing much of anything at all. When I visited in 2023, Motiva, the area’s largest employer, was negotiating with the city to move some of its offices downtown. The move could have brought hundreds of workers to the core each day, sparked new energy, and created momentum for others to follow. But the negotiations got bogged down in zoning requirements, parking minimums, and density caps. When I asked a city staff member why they were clinging to rules that so obviously held the project back, their response was remarkable. I am paraphrasing, but they said: “Because otherwise there won’t be enough parking seventy years from now when everything gets built.” Seventy years from now. In a downtown where almost nothing stands today. A regulation meant to prepare for an imagined future prevented Port Arthur from seizing a real opportunity in the present. Daniel Herriges wrote, “The planner’s job needs to have more in common with conservation biology than with the tinkering of an engineer.” A conservation biologist walking past a degraded slough sees not just a mess, but thousands of possible futures depending on how its inputs are managed. That perspective should be applied to our cities. The role of local government is not to dictate the one future they hope for, but to allow the conditions that make multiple futures possible. So, should people ever live on the first floor downtown? Siegler is right to warn us about what we stand to lose if those spaces turn exclusively and enduringly private. But there is more to the story. Next week, I’ll share how this question is playing out in Vancouver, British Columbia, and Norman, Oklahoma. I’ll also explore what Port Arthur can teach us about two deeper principles that every city must grapple with. — Previously Published on strongtowns.org with Creative Commons License Join The Good Men Project as a Premium Member today. CLICK TO JOIN All Premium Members get to view The Good Men Project with NO ADS. A complete list of benefits is here. — Photo credit: unsplash The post Sleeping Babies in the Town’s Living Room appeared first on The Good Men Project. View the full article

Alaska and the Arctic could be developed jointly by the nations, the president has said Moscow remains open to economic cooperation with the United States, and American businesses could benefit from joint projects if Washington allows it, Russian President Vladimir Putin said Friday at the Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok. “The two-headed eagle, one of our national symbols, looks both ways,” Putin said, referencing Russia’s coat of arms. “Did we turn our backs on anyone? We did not. The eagle looks both ways just like always.” Putin said US companies have expressed an interest in projects and proposed joint natural gas production in Alaska. “They have resources, and we have extraction and liquefaction technologies that are significantly more efficient than what our American partners have,” he said. Putin said American and Russian companies are eager to cooperate, should the US government give the green light. The Russian leader added that opportunities also exist in the Arctic. “Together with our Chinese friends, we discussed possible three-way operations in our Arctic fields that can be done right now,” he said. “Those proposals are on the table and require a political decision.” US President Donald Trump has argued that expanding economic cooperation with Russia is in America’s best interest, but the Ukraine conflict continues to stand in the way of the normalization of relations. Earlier this week, Kirill Dmitriev, Putin’s aide on international economic affairs who is directly involved in talks with the US, said trilateral Arctic ventures involving Russia, the US and China could ease geopolitical tensions among the three powers. View the full article

— Continuing education courses for dental students are often viewed primarily as a way to build technical skills and stay updated with industry advancements. While that’s certainly true, their value doesn’t end with new clinical knowledge. These courses also open the door to rich networking opportunities that can shape a student’s professional path for years to come. By bringing together peers, experienced practitioners, and industry leaders, CE programs create an environment where dental networking relationships grow naturally alongside learning. Shared Learning Builds Instant Rapport One of the strongest aspects of networking in a CE course is the shared experience. Students work through the same material, tackle similar case studies, and engage in group discussions, which can lead to natural connections. These shared challenges and successes often spark conversations that extend beyond the classroom, creating the foundation for lasting professional relationships. In dentistry, where collaboration and referrals can be vital, meeting like-minded peers early can pay off later in surprising ways. Exposure to Experienced Professionals Many CE courses are taught or facilitated by seasoned dental professionals with years of clinical and academic experience. For dental students, this is an invaluable chance to interact with mentors who can offer guidance, answer questions, and even provide career advice. Asking thoughtful questions during sessions or staying after class for a quick chat can lead to deeper connections—ones that may result in mentorship, internship opportunities, or strong letters of recommendation. Networking Through Hands-On Workshops Hands-on sessions, such as clinical technique workshops or digital dentistry demonstrations, naturally encourage interaction. Working side-by-side with others on the same task creates opportunities to exchange tips, share feedback, and discuss different approaches. These moments often spark genuine conversations that can lead to connections well beyond the course itself. In many cases, it’s during these informal exchanges that students discover shared career goals or overlapping professional interests. Building Confidence Through Professional Interaction Another often-overlooked benefit of networking during CE courses is the boost in confidence that comes from engaging with industry peers and leaders. For many dental students, approaching experienced professionals can feel intimidating at first. However, CE programs offer a structured environment where conversations happen naturally, whether during Q&A sessions, group activities, or casual breaks. Over time, these interactions help students feel more at ease in professional settings, making it easier to speak up at future conferences, participate in collaborative projects, and advocate for themselves in career discussions. This growing comfort level can be just as valuable as the technical skills gained in the course. Conferences and CE Events as Networking Hubs When CE courses are part of larger conferences or industry events, the networking potential grows exponentially. Students can meet professionals from other states—or even other countries—broadening their perspective and building a more diverse network. These events often include social gatherings, panel discussions, and exhibitor meet-and-greets, giving students multiple avenues to connect. Even brief conversations can plant seeds for future collaborations or job opportunities. Digital Connections in Online CE Courses In today’s learning environment, many CE courses for dental students take place online, but networking opportunities are still abundant. Virtual breakout rooms, group projects, and course discussion boards can lead to valuable connections, particularly when students follow up with new contacts through LinkedIn or professional email. The digital format also makes it easier to stay in touch long after the course ends, allowing relationships to grow over time. Turning Networking Into Career Capital The relationships built during CE courses aren’t just friendly connections—they can become career capital. Peers from a course might later refer patients, share job openings, or collaborate on research projects. Mentors met through CE programs can help navigate career transitions or connect students to specialists in their desired field. By being proactive—following up after events, engaging on professional platforms, and offering value in return—students can transform casual introductions into meaningful partnerships. Learning and Relationships Go Hand in Hand For dental students, continuing education courses are more than a requirement—they’re an investment in both professional skills and professional networks. By approaching these programs with an openness to connect, students can walk away with not just enhanced knowledge, but also valuable relationships that support their careers for years to come. In dentistry, technical skill matters, but the people you know and learn from can be just as pivotal in shaping a fulfilling and successful path. — This content is brought to you by James Vines iStockPhoto The post How CE Courses Double as Networking Opportunities for Dental Students appeared first on The Good Men Project. View the full article

Foreign soldiers would either be targets for Russian forces or irrelevant in the event of a peace deal, the president has said Any Western troops deployed to Ukraine would either become legitimate targets for Russian forces or irrelevant in the event of a peace deal, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday. Speaking at the Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok, Putin commented on the recent meeting of Ukraine’s European backers – dubbed the “coalition of the willing” – in Paris. He reiterated Moscow’s opposition to the group’s proposals for the deployment of troops to Ukraine. “The West’s dragging of Ukraine into NATO was one of the causes of the conflict. If any troops show up now, while the hostilities are ongoing, we would consider them legitimate military targets,” Putin said. “If decisions are made that result in long-term peace, then I simply see no sense in such a presence,” he added. “Nobody should doubt that Russia would implement the agreed terms fully. We will respect security guarantees that both Russia and Ukraine need to be offered.” Putin also noted that Kiev’s backers have not seriously discussed security guarantees with Moscow. The coalition – including the UK, France, Germany, and other European nations providing weapons to Kiev – is weighing possible security commitments, although many of its members have publicly rejected sending ground forces to Ukraine. Earlier this week, former Polish President Andrzej Duda said the Ukrainian leadership is “dreaming” of drawing NATO into a direct war with Russia. He referred to a 2022 incident when a Ukrainian missile struck a Polish border village, killing one person, and Kiev swiftly accused Moscow of attacking the member of the US-led military bloc. View the full article

By Wendy Levinson Canada’s long-term care sector is in the midst of an unprecedented boom, with federal and provincial governments investing billions to fund the development of new facilities. In Ontario, for example, the government has committed to building 30,000 beds by 2028. Similarly, Nova Scotia has committed to adding or modernizing 5,700 long-term care beds by 2032. To meet the demands of an aging population, the Canadian Medical Association has estimated that 199,000 new beds will be needed by 2035, costing $64 billion in capital. This investment is both urgent and necessary. But the investment requires more than beds alone. Building more beds has received far greater attention than supporting the care residents need. Equal emphasis must be placed on improving quality of care, otherwise we risk scaling up the very problems we set out to solve. A clear example of this challenge is the ongoing use of antipsychotic medications in long-term care. These medications are often prescribed to manage behaviours in residents with dementia, even when there is no diagnosis, such as schizophrenia, that would warrant their use. This is considered inappropriate and can lead to serious harms, including sedation, falls, strokes and even death. Despite years of awareness and improvement efforts, Canada’s rate of antipsychotic prescribing in long-term care has climbed following the COVID-19 pandemic. Currently, 24.5 per cent of residents are prescribed these drugs when there is not a diagnosis to indicate their use. This is more than double the rate in the United States at 10 per cent and well above the 18 per cent in Australia and 15 per cent in Sweden. These differences point to a care system that is stretched thin, where medications are sometimes used as a substitute for time, training or resources to provide more personalized care. In response to these rising rates, a national coalition has set a target to reduce inappropriate antipsychotic use in Canadian long-term care homes to 15 per cent. Developed by an expert panel through a months-long consensus process, this is an achievable and necessary goal. But meeting it requires reinvestment not only in where care is delivered, but how it is delivered. This includes investing in training in behavioural support and dementia care. It means providing enough staffing hours, so care teams have the time to build relationships and understand resident needs. It also requires clear accountability supports in long-term care to sustain improvement efforts. We already know these approaches work. Across Canada, many homes have successfully implemented behavioural approaches that reduce reliance on medications while improving resident well-being. Music therapy, access to outdoor space, one-on-one engagement and meaningful recreational activities have all been shown to support residents with responsive behaviours without the need for antipsychotics. These approaches not only improve symptoms safely but treat residents with the care and dignity they deserve. Canada has an opportunity to renew long-term care. The success of this reinvestment must be measured not only by how many beds we add, but how well those beds are staffed, how care teams are supported, and how our residents are treated. Prioritizing quality alongside quantity is the only way to deliver not just more care, but better care. *** About Wendy Levinson Dr. Wendy Levinson is Chair of Choosing Wisely Canada and a Professor of Medicine at the University of Toronto. — This post was previously published on Quoimedia.com and is republished here under a Creative Commons license. — Subscribe to The Good Men Project Newsletter Email Address * Subscribe If you believe in the work we are doing here at The Good Men Project, please join us as a Premium Member today. All Premium Members get to view The Good Men Project with NO ADS. Need more info? A complete list of benefits is here. Photo credit: iStock The post Renewing Long-Term Care Needs a Balance of Quality and Quantity appeared first on The Good Men Project. View the full article