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Hurricane Milton vs. AquaFence & DOJ Considers Breaking Up Google

2024/10/10
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Hurricane Milton, a Category 3 storm, hit Florida. Tampa General Hospital used Aquafence flood barriers, successfully keeping the water out. This highlights the growing need for flood protection solutions as storms become more severe.
  • Aquafence flood barriers protected Tampa General Hospital from Hurricane Milton's storm surge.
  • Aquafence's modular flood walls become stronger as floodwaters rise.
  • The company protects $30 billion worth of real estate in the U.S.
  • Over 3 million customers were without power in Florida after the hurricane.

Shownotes Transcript

Episode 428: Neal and Toby chat about Tampa Bay’s General Hospital and its efforts to stop flooding from Hurricane Milton in its tracks with a barrier called AquaFence. Then, the DOJ weighs its options on how to dismantle Google, including the possibility of breaking it up. Next, Amazon introduces a new AI tool that can be your personal shopping guide. Plus, Neal shares his favorite numbers in the pickleball v. tennis turf wars, Mega Millions ticket price, and the Tropicana Las Vegas hotel. Lastly, a prominent french fry supplier for many fast-food chains is struggling to stay open, which puts the french fry supply in jeopardy. 

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00:00 - Happy 10/10

02:10 - AquaFence at Tampa Hospital 

07:00 - Google Antitrust Case 

11:55 - Amazon AI Shopper 

18:00 - Neal’s Numbers 

25:50 - French Fries

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