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In this series, “DFI’s Rumble,” we will be pairing opposing positions for debate, across multiple industry topics. Each episode will consist of a short introduction to the topic and speakers, followed by two rounds of debate, broken up by a sponsor commentary section – similar to a half- time match commentary. Each episode will be hosted by DFI Trustee and WiDF Committee Chair Lucky Nagarajan along with a rotating referee: Tim Siegel, Chris Woods, Morgan NeSmith and Sebastian Lobo-Guerrero.
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DFID, the Department for International Development, is the part of the UK Government that manages Britain’s aid to poor countries. We work with charities, international organisations and the governments of poor countries to find lasting solutions to the global problem of poverty. On Soundcloud you can hear the opinions of respected voices from across the international development field - on a wide range of subjects from climate change to health and education, from economic growth and trade t ...
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Today is the First☝Blank Page of our 365 page Book📖A Blank Canvas for us to Paint Our Vision🎨 Let’s Write Down our Goals 📝Go Outside ☀Enjoy simple things 🎈Smile at a stranger 😊Excercise often💪Look for adventure 🛫Read Books📚High Frequency⚡️Give more 👋 Find better influence 👤Drink more water 💦Turn these Dreams To Reality💫Above All Lets Progress 1% Da…
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If this journey was easy everybody would do it. They will be Trials, there will be tough times. It doesn’t matter how many times he falls how many times we get back up. To continuously be evolving into the best version of ourselves.
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Realize that the enemy will never hand us a chain of Bankruptcy, Divorce, Unhappiness. We get a choice to decide every day with a link, and eventually those choices add up to the create a chain reaction of greatness or a life of mediocrity. The decision is ours, do you decide?
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Today we are diving deep into F.E.A.R. (False Evidence Appearing Real) because right on the other side of many things we Fear is Greatness🏆
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No one is coming to put in the hours for us that comes down to us. Would you rather the price of regret for the price of discipline? The choice is yours
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A vision happens 3 times. 1st, in the mind, second on paper, then third in reality.
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Today we’re gonna take some time to visualize our future in high definition HD. We are going to envision and write a congratulations letter to ourselves for December 31, 2023 congratulate your self for all the achievements that we have already accomplished for the year and I want you to hold the feeling as if it’s already done…
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DFI's Rumble: Helical Piles, Have They Arrived?
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In Episode 6, the season finale of Rumble, Kevin Johnson, Ph.D., with Earth Tech squares off with Ross McGillivray of Ardaman & Associates. Johnson is a designer and design-builder of foundation solutions including helical piles. McGillivary is a seasoned consultant who is often task with vetting foundation options and ensuring the success of a pro…
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Here is a story that might get you emotional but you will see the power of being able to see without being able to see what’s just in front of you
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DFI's Rumble: Dynamic Pile Testing: Fiction or Reality
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This episode describes the history and current practice of dynamic pile testing. Paul Axtell of Dan Brown and Associates, and Greg Canivan of S&ME explore the advantages and positive aspects as well as myths and potential difficulties. All arguments are considered to identify the best use and application of this technology: from successful projects…
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DFI's Rumble: Who is Responsible for Ensuring a Safe Working Platform
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In this latest episode of Rumble, we tackle a major underlying issue with foundation construction that is finally getting the attention it deserves – Working Platforms. Peter Faust of Malcolm Drilling and Lori Simpson of Langan join us to explore key aspects of working platform design and construction, with specific focus on the “Who” and “Why” whe…
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DFI’s Rumble: General Contractor vs Regulator
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In this episode, our guests, Ed Laczynski vs Sarah McInnes describe the different perspectives regarding roles and responsibilities of the owner and contractor on typical geotechnical projects. Different areas such as scope of work, liability and risk management for both parts are explored. Special consideration is given to different project delive…
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DFI's Rumble: Numerical Modeler vs Skeptic
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Episode 2 of DFI’s Rumble podcast pits Augusto Lucarelli — a seasoned numerical modeler — against Brian Anderson, Ph.D., — an academic researcher and educator at Auburn University. Anderson scores points when emphasizing that numerical models can be misleading and even dangerous without a sound engineering understanding. Lucarelli counters when he …
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DFI's Rumble: Designer v Contractor
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Dan Brown, of Dan Brown and Associates, and Martin McDermott, of KELLER, go toe-to-toe while debating the responsibilities of a foundation designer vs. foundation installer during project planning and construction. Is design-build the answer? Can prescriptive specifications solve everything? How do the two parties misunderstand each other? And can …
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From refugee to MBE: How Akuja de Garang became a champion for girls' education in South Sudan
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Akuja de Garang is the project leader of the UK aid-funded programme Girls' Education South Sudan.On her way to Buckingham Palace to receive an MBE for her work, she came to speak to DFID about her life as a refugee and how she returned to South Sudan, where she was born, as an adult to help girls go to school.Listen to Akuja's inspirational story …
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A Modern Health Organisation – WHO Finances and Modernisation: A Podcast with Dr David Nabarro
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Today, differing health conditions are changing the requirements of the global response, like shifting focus to preventing and responding to non-communicable diseases like cancer and diabetes, which are responsible for every 7 out of 10 deaths globally today.WHO’s immense responsibility in meeting modern health challenges across the world requires …
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We sat down with Dr David Nabarro and asked him to explain why he will double down on efforts to ensure that all people, especially women and children, will get the health care they need under his leadership.Door DFID
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Facing Tomorrow’s Health Threats - infectious diseases & global security: A Podcast with Dr Nabarro
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Drawing on expertise working in over 50 countries, Dr David Nabarro discusses tackling infectious diseases like malaria, TB, HIV/AIDs and neglected tropical diseases. He also discusses facing global health security threats facing the world today, like anti-microbial resistance.Door DFID
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Meet Dr Nabarro – The best candidate for WHO Director General: A Podcast with Dr David Nabarro
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We caught up with Dr David Nabarro, candidate for WHO’s Director General, to discuss why he’s the best candidate for the job and what the WHO would look like under his leadership.Door DFID
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Impact on the Ground – WHO’s response to emergencies and crises: A Podcast with Dr David Nabarro
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Candidate for WHO Director General Dr David Nabarro draws on over 40 years of experience and expertise to explain the importance of coordinated and quick responses by the WHO in humanitarian crises and emergencies. He discusses how communities, especially children are impacted by food shortages, and what’s needed to provide a concerted global respo…
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16-year-old twins Hope and Leah escaped FGM with minutes to spare. Listen to them tell their story and find out why they want to fight for girls' rights.Background: UK Aid works through partners to support a collective abandonment of the FGM, encouraging whole communities to say no to FGM together. We are backing the Africa-led movement to end FGM,…
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Stefan Dercon DFID's Chief Economist introduces DFID's first Economic Development Strategy.DFID’s Economic Development Strategy sets out how Britain will establish new trade, investment and economic links and end global poverty.https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dfids-economic-development-strategy-2017…
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