Day: August 26, 2023

10 For 10: Top Compliance Stories For the Week Ending August 26, 2023

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Welcome to 10 For 10, the podcast which brings you the week’s Top 10 compliance stories in one podcast each week. Tom Fox, the Voice of Compliance brings to you, the compliance professional, the compliance stories you need to be aware of to end your busy week. Sit back, and in 10 minutes hear about the stories every compliance professional should be aware of from the prior week. Every Saturday, 10 For 10 highlights the most important news, insights, and analysis for the compliance professional, all curated by the Voice of Compliance, Tom Fox. Get your weekly filling of compliance stories with 10 for 10, a podcast produced by the Compliance Podcast Network.

Venezuela makes last ditch appeal re: CITGO. (Reuters)
SFO drops ENRC investigation. (FT)
Poverty a direct result of corruption. (Time)
Is due diligence over in China? (FCPABlog)
Ukraine institutes whistleblower bounty program. (BusinessInsider)
Nigerian ex-Energy Minister arrested for corruption by FCA. (Reuters)
Ex-Vitol employee to face FCPA charges. (WSJ)
ABC ex-prosecutor surges in Guatemalan Presidential race. (WaPo)
Lithium batteries scrutinized under UFLPA. (Reuters)
More Odebrecht indictments coming. (WSJ)

You can check out the Daily Compliance News for four curated compliance and ethics related stories each day, here.

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Tags Citgo, compliance, corruption, Due Diligence, ENRC, FCA, FCPA, Nigeria, Odebrecht, SFO, UFLPA, Ukraine

Kerrville Weekly News Roundup

Kerrville Weekly News Roundup: August 26, 2023

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Welcome to the Kerrville Weekly News Roundup. Each week, veteran podcaster Tom Fox and his colleagues Andrew Gay and Gilbert Paiz get together to go over a couple of their favorite stories from the past week from Kerrville and the greater Hill Country. Sit back, enjoy a cup of morning coffee and listen in to get a wrap up of the Kerrville Weekly News. We each consider two of our favorite stories and talk about the upcoming weekend’s events which will enjoy or participate in this weekend.

In this episode, Tom, Gilbert and Andrew discuss the following stories which caught their attention over the past week.

· Tom discusses Shelby Balser being name Principal of the Year in Texas and Schreiner University’s upcoming 100^th anniversary.

· Andrew discusses the Kerrville Economic Investment Council and the City of Kerrville’s request for bonding funding for lifestyle improvements in the city.

· Gilbert talks about the ongoing drought and the more critical need for water conservation moving to Stage 4. He also discusses the upcoming 5K runs in the City.

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Tags Andrew Gay, Economic Investment Council, Gilbert Paiz, Kerrville, KISD, Shelby Balser, Tivy High School

Because That's What Heroes Do

Firefly – Episode 14, Objects in Space – Unresolved Endings and Fan Loyalty in Firefly

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Post date August 26, 2023
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Megan and I go in a different direction for our next sci-fi series as we take up the 2002 series Firefly. The show is an American space Western drama television series. The series is set in the year 2517, after the arrival of humans in a new star system, and follows the adventures of the renegade crew of Serenity, a “Firefly-class” spaceship. The ensemble cast portrays the nine characters who live on Serenity. Join the dynamic and delightful hosts Tom Fox and Megan Dougherty as they dive into the latest episode of Firefly in their podcast, Because That’s What Heroes Do!

Firefly, a beloved sci-fi series, despite its premature cancellation, has left an indelible mark on its dedicated fanbase with its intricate plot, deep character development, and the creative genius of its creator, Josh Whedon. Tom believes that Firefly was a well-orchestrated show with great character development and plot progression. He expresses disappointment over the series’ abrupt end and wishes for more exploration of the character River, an enhanced human with extraordinary abilities.

Megan another ardent fan, appreciates the show despite its short run. She highlights the unique episodic format of Firefly, where each episode can stand alone while still contributing to character and plot development. Despite recognizing the problematic aspects of the show’s creator, Joss Whedon, Megan still believes that he writes good stories. Join Tom Fox and Megan Dougherty on this episode of the Because That’s What Heroes Do podcast as they delve deeper into the world of Firefly by considering the Firefly movie version Serenity.