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A lot has been written about the time contractor Raymond Davis spent in a Pakistani jail in 2011. Unfortunately, much of it is misleading—or downright false—information. Now, the man at the center of the controversy tells his side of the story for the very first time. In The Contractor: How I Landed in a Pakistani Prison and Ignited a Diplomatic Crisis, Davis offers an up-close and personal look at the 2011 incident in Lahore, Pakistan, that led to his imprisonment and the events that took place as diplomats on both sides of the bargaining table scrambled to get him out.

Hard Hat Chat is your backstage pass to the gritty and sometimes mind-blowing world of construction. Hosted by Justin Smith, CEO at Contractor Plus, and Gerritt Bake, CEO at American Contractor Network, this show is all about keeping it real—no corporate fluff, no sugarcoating. Tune in each week for straight talk on growing a contracting business, avoiding industry pitfalls, and sharing the occasional “holy sh*t, did that really happen?” job site story. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just getting your boots dirty, you’ll pick up hard-earned insights and a few good laughs along the ...

Hard Hat Chat es tu pase de acceso tras bambalinas al mundo crudo, divertido y a veces alucinante de la construcción. Presentado por Justin Smith, CEO de Contractor Plus, y Gerritt Bake, CEO de American Contractor Network, este programa va directo al grano—sin formalidades corporativas ni endulzantes. Sintoniza cada semana para hablar con franqueza sobre cómo hacer crecer un negocio de contratación, evitar las trampas de la industria y compartir alguna que otra historia de “¡carajo, ¿de verdad sucedió eso?!”. Ya seas un veterano con experiencia o apenas estés ensuciándote las ...

"Bombing in Kabul Kills Security Contractors, Officials Say" is from the June 20, 2016 World section of The New York Times. It was written by Kareem Fahim and Jawad Sukhanyar and narrated by Keith Sellon-Wright.

"NSA Contractor Arrested in Possible New Theft of Secrets" is from the October 05, 2016 US section of The New York Times. It was written by Jo Becker, Adam Goldman, Michael S. Schmidt and Matt Apuzzo and narrated by Fleet Cooper.

"Lawsuit Aims to Hold 2 Contractors Accountable for CIA Torture" is from the November 28, 2016 US section of The New York Times. It was written by Sheri Fink and James Risen and narrated by Keith Sellon-Wright.

"Case of Former NSA Contractor Escalates as Espionage Act Charges Loom" is from the October 20, 2016 US section of The New York Times. It was written by Scott Shane and narrated by Kristi Burns.

This is a beautiful description of Helen Keller's discoveries as she learns to appreciate, through the sense of touch, the world around her. Loss of sight and hearing only increase her joy of life and its treasures.

Cherry Bekaert’s Government Contractors podcasts feature discussions on trends, compliance matters and best practices to guide you forward.

Perspectives from construction business owners, heavy construction equipment experts and construction technology providers.

This is the inspiring autobiography of Helen Keller, blind and deaf since childhood, who experiences the wonder and joys of discovery of the world around her and of literature.