Podcasts about Acceleration

En una iniciativa conjunta que combina consultoría especializada con tecnología avanzada, Kyndryl y Microsoft revelan el nuevo Kyndryl Microsoft Acceleration Hub, buscando acelerar la transformación digital y facilitar el despliegue de soluciones de inteligencia artificial personalizada en distintos sectores industriales.

It's not just a tech wave, it's a total transformation.From AI tools to economic shifts, the digital age is rewriting everything. Here's how to stay ahead of what's coming.Get access to our real estate community, coaching, courses, and events at Wealthy University https://www.wealthyuniversity.com/Join our FREE community, weekly calls, and bible studies for Christian entrepreneurs and business people. https://www.wealthykingdom.com/ If you want to level up, text me at 725-527-7783!--- About Ryan Pineda: Ryan Pineda has been in the real estate industry since 2010 and has invested in over $100,000,000 of real estate. He has completed over 700 flips and wholesales, and he owns over 650 rental units. As an entrepreneur, he has founded seven different businesses that have generated 7-8 figures of revenue. Ryan has amassed over 2 million followers on social media and has generat...

Yes, $8 trillion. Nigam Arora believes Nvidia (NVDA) can double its value with the A.I. landscape set to evolve over the coming years. He sees robotics leading the next leg of Nvidia's growth, as Nigam sees humanoid robotics becoming upwards of a $3 trillion industry. He also gives investors a roadmap into how they can manage positions. He later talks about buyout candidates which include AES Corp. (AES) and Verint (VRNT).======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribeDownload the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-network/id1460719185Download the Amazon Fire Tv App - https://www.amazon.com/TD-Ameritrade-Network/dp/B07KRD76C7Watch on Sling - https://watch.sling.com/1/asset/191928615bd8d47686f94682aefaa007/watchWatch on Vizio - https://www.vizio.com/en/watchfreeplus-exploreWatch on DistroTV - https://www.distro.tv/live/schwab-network/Follow us on X – https://twitter.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/schwab-network/ About Schwab Network - https://schwabnetwork.com/about

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Send us a textThis week we will be talking about Acceleration in construction. This episode content meets PC5 - Building Procurement of the Part 3 Criteria.Resources from today's episode:Websites:https://www.rics.org/content/dam/ricsglobal/documents/standards/Acceleration_2nd-ed_2024.pdfThank you for listening! Please follow me on Instagram @part3withme for weekly content and updates or contact me via email me at part3withme@outlook.com or on LinkedIn. Website: www.part3withme.comJoin me next week for more Part3 With Me time.If you liked this episode please give it a rating to help reach more fellow Part3er's!Support the show

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In this episode, Lightspeed Partner Michael Mignano sits down with the Foundation for American Innovation's Chief Economist Sam Hammond to talk AI policy. Sam breaks down the key infrastructure needed for AI developments and how policymakers are adapting to rapid technological change. He also shares insights on AI training data and fair use, workforce disruption, and how, when it comes to AI, everything can change in just a few months.Episode Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 00:55 Meet Sam Hammond: Background and Role03:06 The Big AI Policy Issues05:09 Energy and Chip Policy06:47 Fair Use and Copyright in AI13:37 The Urgency of AI Regulation17:03 Potential AI Crisis and Legislative Response20:25 Challenges in AI Regulation21:39 Acceleration vs. Regulation in AI Development22:34 AI Safety and National Security23:51 Fair Use and Copyright in AI Training Data25:39 AI-Induced Labor Disruptions33:36 State-Level AI Regulation 36:02 Global Cooperation on AI Safety37:29 Advice for AI Startups38:34 Optimism for AI and Policy Advancements41:07 ConclusionStay in touch:www.lsvp.comX: https://twitter.com/lightspeedvpLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lightspeed-venture-partners/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lightspeedventurepartners/Subscribe on your favorite podcast app: generativenow.coEmail: generativenow@lsvp.comThe content here does not constitute tax, legal, business or investment advice or an offer to provide such advice, should not be construed as advocating the purchase or sale of any security or investment or a recommendation of any company, and is not an offer, or solicitation of an offer, for the purchase or sale of any security or investment product. For more details please see lsvp.com/legal.

En este episodio de Esto es lo que AI, nos adentramos en el estudio “El desempeño de la inteligencia artificial en el uso de lenguas indígenas americanas”, desarrollado por nuestros expertos en innovación, con el apoyo de BID Lab y Microsoft, que analiza el desempeño de la IA generativa en siete lenguas indígenas americanas: desde el quechua con sus 7 millones de hablantes hasta el tupí guaraní con apenas 20,000.  Entre los hallazgos, destaca que, actualmente, el 54% de los casos la IA responde correctamente en estas lenguas. ¿Y qué se está haciendo para cambiar esta realidad? Charlamos con

In this special episode of Generation AI, Ardis announces a major milestone: after nearly a decade of leading Element451 as Founder and CEO, he's stepping away from the CEO role and returning to what he loves most—building. Recorded just after the big reveal at Engage Summit 2025, Ardis and JC dive into the reasons behind this move, what it means for the future of Element451, and why this shift aligns perfectly with the intense AI talent wars reshaping the industry today.Opening: Major Leadership Announcement at Engage Summit 2025 (00:00:00)JC introduces the special nature of this episodeAnnouncement that Ardis Kadiu is stepping down as CEO of Element451Context of the announcement made at Engage Summit with 600+ attendeesTransition to board member role while continuing to guide company visionThe Timing and Reasoning Behind the Transition (00:03:12)Element451's evolution from scrappy startup to industry-leading scale-upPlatform transformation into an AI workforce platformStrong team and customer momentum as indicators for transitionArdis's identity as a builder at heart wanting to return to startup modeCEO vs Board Member: Defining the New Role (00:05:43)Differences between hands-on CEO involvement and strategic board guidanceFocus shift from operations to product and innovation visionNo disruption to Element's mission or customer experienceBusiness continuity with added resources from PSG investmentCompany Culture and DNA Beyond Leadership (00:10:19)Discussion of Element's "no BS" cultureCulture defined by people, not just leadershipConfidence in team's ability to maintain company valuesThe importance of hiring good people who fit the missionThe AI Talent Wars and Market Dynamics (00:14:39)Meta forming super intelligence team by poaching from OpenAIDiscussion of $100 million compensation packages for top AI talentSam Altman's "mercenaries vs missionaries" positioningExamples like Cursor successfully recruiting from AnthropicBuilding in the AI Era: Opportunities and Acceleration (00:26:08)Small teams achieving massive scale with AI-first approachesLower barriers to entry for new companiesThe compound effect of AI expertise and experimentationCapital actively seeking AI talent and ideasReflections on the Entrepreneurial Journey (00:33:14)Lessons from building three previous companiesThe importance of network, connections, and accumulated knowledgeHow each venture accelerates the learning curvePlans to continue sharing the journey on the podcastHigher Education's True Value and Mission (00:40:05)Education as more than knowledge transfer - it's about communityPersonal story of how NYU connections led to Element451The rewarding nature of building for higher educationAdvice for ed tech builders to stay connected to the mission - - - -Connect With Our Co-Hosts:Ardis Kadiuhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/ardis/https://twitter.com/ardisDr. JC Bonillahttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jcbonilla/https://twitter.com/jbonillxAbout The Enrollify Podcast Network:Generation AI is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you'll like other Enrollify shows too! Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — the next-generation AI student engagement platform helping institutions create meaningful and personalized interactions with students. Learn more at element451.com. Attend the 2025 Engage Summit! The Engage Summit is the premier conference for forward-thinking leaders and practitioners dedicated to exploring the transformative power of AI in education. Explore the strategies and tools to step into the next generation of student engagement, supercharged by AI. You'll leave ready to deliver the most personalized digital engagement experience every step of the way.Register now to secure your spot in Charlotte, NC, on June 24-25, 2025! Early bird registration ends February 1st -- https://engage.element451.com/register

Summary To quickly transform the world, it's not enough for AI to become super smart (the "intelligence explosion"). AI will also have to turbocharge the physical world (the "industrial explosion"). Think robot factories building more and better robot factories, which build more and better robot factories, and so on. The dynamics of the industrial explosion has gotten remarkably little attention. This post lays out how the industrial explosion could play out, and how quickly it might happen. We think the industrial explosion will unfold in three stages: AI-directed human labour, where AI-directed human labourers drive productivity gains in physical capabilities. We argue this could increase physical output by 10X within a few years. Fully autonomous robot factories, where AI-directed robots (and other physical actuators) replace human physical labour. We argue that, with current physical technology and full automation of cognitive labour, this physical infrastructure [...] ---Outline:(00:10) Summary(01:43) Intro(04:14) The industrial explosion will start after the intelligence explosion, and will proceed more slowly(06:50) Three stages of industrial explosion(07:38) AI-directed human labour(09:20) Fully autonomous robot factories(12:04) Nanotechnology(13:06) How fast could an industrial explosion be?(13:41) Initial speed(16:21) Acceleration(17:38) Maximum speed(20:01) Appendices(20:05) How fast could robot doubling times be initially?(27:47) How fast could robot doubling times accelerate?--- First published: June 26th, 2025 Source: https://www.lesswrong.com/posts/Na2CBmNY7otypEmto/the-industrial-explosion --- Narrated by TYPE III AUDIO. ---Images from the article:

In this episode of Limb Lengthening LIVE, we're going to get patients to speak on topics of bone healing and benefits of aqua therapy for rehab.____________________Audio Podcast - Available within 24-48hrs after the stream endsTimestamps - 0:00 - Intro & Welcome Back Aaron 1:02 - Aaron's Flexibility & Therapy Update 2:06 - Natalie's Bone X-Rays Revealed 4:27 - Natalie's Recovery Timeline & Challenges 6:40 - Consolidation Delay & Progress 8:00 - Walking Update & Recovery Techniques 11:02 - Moe Joins the Panel: Legendary Recovery 14:00 - Moe's Sprinting Recovery After 8cm 15:05 - Life After Full Recovery - Moe at 99% 18:48 - Aiden Shares Hydrotherapy Experience 21:07 - Tips for Getting into the Pool Safely 25:00 - Aaron's At-Home Pool Therapy Routine 29:22 - Moe on Rehab: DIY Recovery & Consistency 31:00 - Live Chat Q&A Begins 35:08 - Biomechanics After 6cm vs. 8cm Explained 39:34 - Do Patients Gain or Lose Weight? 42:37 - How to Mentally Prepare for Surgery 45:02 - Preparing for Surgery at the Paley Institute 47:05 - Bone Healing Factors: Age, Race, Gender? 50:00 - Reddit Rumors Addressed by Victor 52:00 - GLP-1s, Fitness, and Metabolic Health 54:06 - Recovery Timelines & Bent Nails 57:00 - Mo's Acceleration & Motivation 59:49 - Nutrition Tips for Losing Weight _____________________

Industrial expansion has left an indelible mark on our natural world, fundamentally altering landscapes and ecosystems for the sake of material progress and modern convenience. This transformation has created an environmental challenge of unprecedented scale. In today's show, we'll connect the dots between the raw materials that make up our planet and the industrial forces visually altering our contemporary landscape in a chat with a photographer who's documented these profound global changes firsthand for the past 50 years. Applying visual principals rooted in abstract expressionist painting, Edward Burtynsky has explored a wide range of photographic tools in his image making—from large format film to high-res digital cameras mounted to the most sophisticated of drones. Included among our many discussion topics are his distinctive approach to translating a 3-D landscape to the flat plane of a photograph; his various methods for capturing aerials using either a helicopter, fixed wing aircraft, or various types of drones; and the early business epiphany that led him to open a photo lab as an income stream, rather than work as a camera for hire. As Burtynsky shares during our chat, about the connection between nature and industry: “You know, materials are an incredibly key part of modern society. And yet we need to go to sources in nature, where these materials are found. And I'm just reconnecting a reality that we still live in a material world, and our cities are built of molecules that came from somewhere, and I'm taking you to those places that are vast and huge.” Guest: Edward Burtynsky Episode Timeline: 2:58: Burtynsky's early interest in abstract expressionist painting combined with the magic and rituals of composing images with a large format camera 5:28: Planning for aerial views, the shift from using a minerals map in the past to Google Earth today, plus Burtynsky's shooting preferences between a helicopter and a drone and shooting open air. 10:22: Burtynsky's approach to translating a 3-D landscape to the flat plane of a photograph. 17:17: The planning and research behind Burtynsky's work vs the need to pivot in the field. 19:45: Adapting to technology over a 50-year career, and how it's shaped Burtynsky's process—from large format film to high end digital on a drone. 23:16: Episode Break 23:59: Burtynsky talks about permissions to access mines and industrial sites and how this has changed over time. 31:44: A wrong turn on the highway in 1981 and the photos that led Burtynsky to an epiphany about human-altered landscapes.  35:48: Burtynsky talks about forming his photo lab Toronto Image Works as a ballast to provide income in printing for other photographers while pursuing personal fine art photo projects. 43:38: Burtynsky's retrospective exhibit at the ICP in New York, his thoughts about the future of technology, plus recent collaborations with a young artist working in Artificial Intelligence.   Guest Bio:  Edward Burtynsky has spent more than 40 years bearing witness to the impact human industry on our planet. Regarded as one of the world's most accomplished contemporary photographers, Burtynsky's work is included in the collections of more than 80 museums worldwide and featured in major exhibitions around the globe. Born in St. Catharines, Ontario in 1955, Burtynsky's early exposure to a nearby General Motors plant and ships navigating the Welland Canal in his hometown captured his imagination, helping to formulate his ideas about the scale of human creation he would later capture in photographs. These images explore the collective impact we as a species have on the surface of this planet. A select list of Burtynsky's many distinctions include the inaugural TED Prize, the title of Officer of the Order of Canada, the International Center of Photography's Infinity Award for Art, a Royal Photographic Society Honorary Fellowship, and the World Photography Organization's Outstanding Contribution to Photography Award. Burtynsky currently holds nine honorary doctorate degrees, and in addition to his work in photography, he was a key production figure in the award-winning documentary film trilogy Manufactured Landscapes, Watermark, and ANTHROPOCENE: The Human Epoch. All three films continue to play in festivals around the world. Stay Connected: Website Instagram Facebook YouTube Linktree    - Host: Derek Fahsbender  Senior Creative Producer: Jill Waterman Senior Technical Producer: Mike Weinstein Executive Producer: Richard Stevens

After God declares your destiny, the real adventure begins—partnering with Him to become the person who can carry what He's spoken. Kingdom acceleration means God gives you everything upfront and teaches you to live from fullness rather than working toward it. What would change if you realized your present and your future were already on their way to meet each other...as they both walk hand-in-hand with the Lord?Key Scriptures:+ Genesis 18:19. For I have known him and chosen him so that he may command his children and his household after him to keep the way of the Lord by doing righteousness and justice so that the Lord may bring upon Abraham what He has spoken about him.+ 2 Corinthians 3:18. And we all, who with unveiled faces contemplate the Lord's glory, are being transformed into his image with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit.+ Ephesians 2:10. For we are God's handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.+ Isaiah 55:11. So is my word that goes out from my mouth: It will not return to me empty, but will accomplish what I desire and achieve the purpose for which I sent it.+ Colossians 3:2-3. Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God.+ Isaiah 1:18. Come now, let us settle the matter,” says the Lord. “Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow…Want to explore more?

Jeremiyah Love isn't just fast, he's different. The Notre Dame running back enters the 2025 college football season as the early favorite to be the RB1 in the 2026 NFL Draft. At 6'0”, 210 lbs with elite acceleration, elite chunk play production, and a complete analytical profile, Love's game is built for Sundays. In this 2026 Summer Scouting breakdown, we dive deep into Love's 2024 film and advanced metrics—including his elite 42.5% broken tackle rate and dynamic receiving ability. Whether it's outrunning SEC defenses or showing vision and patience behind the line, Love is the real deal. Chapters / Timestamps 0:00 | Intro 0:32 | Why Love Is Built Different 01:31 | 2024 Breakout Season Recap 2:17 | Advanced Stats: EPA, Tackle Rate, Target Share 3:23 | Film Begins: Vision, Burst, and Juice 6:05 | Acceleration and Long Speed in Space 7:26 | Explosive Play Ability vs. Navy & Army 8:33 | Football IQ & Dirty Pocket Navigation 10:51 | Final Film Breakdown: What Makes Love RB1 12:50 | Areas for Improvement 13:24 | Weekly Prospect Updates & Wrap-Up

I don't know whether it's a holy grail, but certainly a worthy grail is getting your organizations to behave with an omnichannel mindset to hopefully connect with the consumer however and wherever they choose, driving better conversion and a more strategic joint approach with your customers. Kenvue has organized around that mindset to ensure that they are spending their next dollar in the most productive place possible. That takes clear signals, communication, and strong relationships - all things we talk about with the fantastic Kacie McKee, Head of Omni-Commerce and Digital Acceleration at Kenvue. (This episode was recorded on May 20, 2025)

Stifel upgraded Oracle (ORCL) to buy from hold and raised its price target to $250 from $180. The reason? Oracle's cloud growth, which Stifel sees accelerating further. Diane King Hall talks about the company's A.I. prospects and how they paved a path for the stock to hit all-time highs.======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribeDownload the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-network/id1460719185Download the Amazon Fire Tv App - https://www.amazon.com/TD-Ameritrade-Network/dp/B07KRD76C7Watch on Sling - https://watch.sling.com/1/asset/191928615bd8d47686f94682aefaa007/watchWatch on Vizio - https://www.vizio.com/en/watchfreeplus-exploreWatch on DistroTV - https://www.distro.tv/live/schwab-network/Follow us on X – https://twitter.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/schwab-network/ About Schwab Network - https://schwabnetwork.com/about

This conversation was done with Amrit Sandu on his Inspired Evolution youtube channel, which I highly recommend:    / inspiredevolution  . Here is an outline of what we covered:  00:00 - The Dimensional Divide and Spiritual Evolution 24:58 - Astrology as a Guiding Force in Transition 26:20 - Navigating Personal Transitions and Collective Shifts 28:48 - The Acceleration of Time and Energetic Shifts 32:47 - Trusting the Inner Voice and Navigating Change 36:47 - The Role of Cosmic Energies in Transformation 40:16 - Deconstructing Old Paradigms for New Realities 44:21 - Reconnecting with Ancient Wisdom and Sensitivity 47:59 - Understanding the Planets: Pluto, Saturn, and Beyond 01:11:26 - The Transformation of the Hero's Journey 01:12:42 - Transitioning from Pisces to Aquarius 01:16:18 - The Cyclical Nature of Consciousness 01:19:58 - The Highest Expressions of Ages 01:21:12 - The Shadow Aspects of the Age of Aquarius 01:23:01 - The Wisdom of the Cosmos 01:27:47 - The Critical Transition for Humanity 01:30:17 - Becoming Homo Luminous 01:31:24 - Astrology and the Age of Aquarius To become a patron of Heather:   / heatherensworth   Heather's website: https://www.risingmoonhealingcenter.com/

Benjamin and Chance talk about all the changes in iOS 26 beta 2 and macOS Tahoe beta 2, try out all the new features in watchOS 26 for the first time, and talk about why availability of Apple features and services can be so splintered.  And in Happy Hour Plus, Benjamin saw the F1 film in IMAX, and en route observed some horror stories of how people actually use their phones in the real world. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join. Sponsored by IDEO U: check out IDEO U's online learning experiences, built by experts from the renowned design and innovation company IDEO. Get 15% by going to ideou.com/happyhour. Sponsored by Backblaze: Never lose a file again. Use code “9to5HH” at checkout for 10% off. Sponsored by Shopify: Grow your business no matter what stage you're in. Sign up for a $1 per month trial at shopify.com/happyhour. Sponsored by HelloFresh: America's #1 meal kit! Get 10 Free Meals with a Free Item For Life at HelloFresh.com/happyhour10fm. Hosts Chance Miller @chancemiller.me on Bluesky @chancehmiller@mastodon.social @ChanceHMiller on Instagram @ChanceHMiller on Threads Benjamin Mayo @bzamayo on Twitter @bzamayo@mastodon.social @bzamayo on Threads Subscribe, Rate, and Review Apple Podcasts Overcast Spotify 9to5Mac Happy Hour Plus Subscribe to 9to5Mac Happy Hour Plus! Support Benjamin and Chance directly with Happy Hour Plus! 9to5Mac Happy Hour Plus includes:  Ad-free versions of every episode  Pre- and post-show content Bonus episodes Join for $5 per month or $50 a year at 9to5mac.com/join.  Feedback Submit #Ask9to5Mac questions on Twitter, Mastodon, or Threads Email us feedback and questions to happyhour@9to5mac.com Links Magic Rays of Light The Talk Show  Apple Sports app redesigned with new personalized sections, adds tennis scores just in time for Wimbledon Everything new in iOS 26 beta 2 iOS 26 beta 2 provides first possible confirmation of iPhone 17 Air resolution macOS Tahoe 26 beta 2 changes Finder icon macOS Tahoe 26 beta 2 includes toggle to restore menu bar background Camera Remote hint on watchOS 26 F1 Marks Apple's Acceleration into a New Era of Entertainment

In this episode, Jason dives deep into the future of multi-agent systems with Saurabh Tiwary, VP & GM of Cloud AI at Google. They explore how teams of AI agents—not just single models—can collaborate to solve complex problems, helping startups scale faster with fewer resources.Saurabh introduces Google Cloud's open frameworks:Agent Development Kit (ADK) for building flexible, debuggable agentsAgent-to-Agent (A2A) Protocol, now part of the Linux FoundationThe emerging Multi-Agent Collaboration Protocol, enabling AI systems to work across platforms and organizationsThey also discuss:Why AI agents are evolving from task-doers to decision-makersHow multimodal inputs (text, image, video, voice) will supercharge agent capabilitiesWhy openness and interoperability will define the next era of AI infrastructure*Timestamps:(0:00) Jason introduces Saurabh Tiwary, VP & GM of Cloud AI at Google, and sets the stage for a deep dive on autonomous agents.(1:09) What is an AI Agent Today?(2:54) When Will Agents Actually Work?l(6:30) Inside Google's ADK (Agent Development Kit)(8:35l) Agent-to-Agent Protocol & Open AI Standards(11:35 ) Why Human-in-the-Loop Still Matters(13:41) What's Next: Multimodal Agents & Real Startup Use Cases*Google Cloud Report: “The Future of AI: Perspectives for Startups”Free download → https://goo.gle/futureofaiGoogle Cloud Homepagehttps://cloud.google.com/Google Cloud: Agent Development Kit (ADK)https://developers.googleblog.com/en/agent-development-kit-easy-to-build-multi-agent-applications/https://cloud.google.com/vertex-ai/generative-ai/docs/agent-development-kit/quickstartAgent-to-Agent (A2A) Protocol by Googlehttps://developers.googleblog.com/en/a2a-a-new-era-of-agent-interoperability/Linux Foundation: A2A Protocol Overviewhttps://www.linuxfoundation.org/press/linux-foundation-launches-the-agent2agent-protocol-project-to-enable-secure-intelligent-communication-between-ai-agentsGoogle Research: AI Agents & Multi-Agent Systemshttps://research.google/blog/accelerating-scientific-breakthroughs-with-an-ai-co-scientist/https://cloud.google.com/transform/ai-agents-evolving-with-google-agentspaceGoogle's Agentspace https://cloud.google.com/products/agentspace?hl=enGoogle's Vertex AI Agent Builderhttps://cloud.google.com/products/agent-builder?hl=enWatch more AI Basics episodeshttps://thisweekinstartups.com/basics*Follow Saurabh:X: https://x.com/saurktLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/saurabh-tiwary/*Follow Jason:X: https://twitter.com/JasonLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasoncalacanis*Follow TWiST:Twitter: https://twitter.com/TWiStartupsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/thisweekinInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisweekinstartupsTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thisweekinstartupsSubstack: https://twistartups.substack.com

Jordan Mendoza is a sought-after sales and social media coach, podcast host, and author with a passion for helping individuals and brands elevate their presence and close deals. As the host of the popular podcast Blaze Your Own Trail, Jordan shares valuable insights from top-performing industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and creatives, diving into the stories that shaped their success. His expertise in building authentic, high-impact networks and using social media as a powerful sales tool has transformed countless lives and businesses.Having faced adversity throughout his own journey, Jordan brings a unique perspective on resilience and grit, sharing his challenges to inspire others in their personal and professional growth. With a track record of empowering others to unlock their full potential, he blends his background in sales, coaching, and personal development to equip listeners and clients with actionable strategies to thrive in today's competitive landscape. From breakdancing in his garage to coaching global entrepreneurs, Jordan Mendoza has turned resilience into results. Here, Jordan takes us on his journey through the personal trials, rejections, and turning points that shaped his path, from a childhood marked by poverty and police violence to launching a thriving coaching business and global podcast.Jordan shares how early sales jobs, a deep connection with his late mother, and a pivotal demotion helped him build a mindset rooted in adaptability, storytelling, and service. We dive into the power of rejection as redirection, why lived experience is a business asset, and how sharing your story (flaws and all) can create authentic impact. Whether you're building a brand or rebuilding a life, Jordan's journey is a masterclass in purpose-driven growth. What's Inside:How Jordan's life journey led him to where he is todayHow to channel rejection into redirection and successThe power of sharing your story to make an authentic impact Mentioned In This Episode:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealjordanjmendozaLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordanjmendoza/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/therealjordanjmendozaTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/ @jordanjmendozaClapper: https://www.clapperapp.com/jordanjmendozaYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/chanel/ @jordanjmendozaCompany Website: https://www.blazeyourowntrailconsulting.comPodcast: https://www.byotpod.comLink to Pre-order Jordan's Book: https://app.blazeyourowntrailconsulting.com/book-pre-order 

C-Suite- Corporate Attorney, Sales Coach/ Business Trainer ~ Let us start gearing up for an AWESOME 2025 Season The topic of Courage....Sandy Schussel spent fifteen years as a practicing attorney, serving as “rainmaker” for his own successful law firm. He discovered he loved—and had a knack for—winning the hearts and minds of clients, but was unhappy with a career doing the legal work that his marketing efforts produced. In 1992, he began a battle with colon cancer and complications from treatment that left him totally disabled for over a year. When he realized he was going to recover, he started to dream of a career that would bring him joy and fulfillment. Eventually, he found that joy and fulfillment in the work he does today.Sandy's first published book, THE HIGH DIVING BOARD: How to Overcome Your Fears and Live Your Dreams. For more than twelve years, Sandy has been coaching and training professionals and entrepreneurs to grow their practices and businesses—helping them with strategies to get them more clients and better clients—and to develop support systems to keep those clients loyal. Striving to recognize and overcome the fears that rendered him too paralyzed to go after his dreams became the inspiration for His newest book is BECOME A CLIENT MAGNET: 27 Strategies to Boost Your Client-Attraction Factor. SandySchusssel.com© 2025 Building Abundant Success!!2025 All Rights ReservedJoin Me on ~ iHeart Radio @ https://tinyurl.com/iHeartBASSpot Me on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/yxuy23baAmazon ~ https://tinyurl.com/AmzBAS

On today's show we are looking at our human ability to forecast non linear effects and in particular how this relates to economic forecasts. We are accustomed to looking at the world in very linear ways. When we see a car approaching most people are pretty good at estimating whether they have enough time to cross the road as long as the car is travelling at constant speed. But if the car is accelerating, virtually all people have a very hard time assessing whether it is safe to cross the road.That's the difference between a linear and a non linear system. Non linear systems have some form of acceleration.We see these types of systems all over the place. Over the short term, if the acceleration is small, people have a tendency to make linear approximations which are accurate enough over the short term.The US government makes regular updates to the financial health of the social security system. It's no secret that the math which funds the social security system is breaking down. When social security was first conceived there were 16 people in the workforce for every one person collecting benefits. Demographics have changed and today there are less than 3 people contributing for every person collecting. Another non-linear effect.We know that for the economy to grow, the population needs to grow. Shrinking working population means shrinking economy. This is a non-linear effect. The industrial revolution replaced a lot of manual labour with machinery. It didn't eliminate manual labor for all tasks. For those repetitive tasks that can be easily programmed, machines have replaced humans. The theory was that machines could replace manual labor, but not thinking. Humans would continue to be the brains behind the work performed.  But we do know that some knowledge work has already been replaced by AI and that proportion is only going to increase. So what happens to the falling demand for employees that have been replaced by AI? What will become of our society? Can we truly forecast the economy that is being impacted by so many non-linear factors?----------**Real Estate Espresso Podcast:** Spotify: [The Real Estate Espresso Podcast](https://open.spotify.com/show/3GvtwRmTq4r3es8cbw8jW0?si=c75ea506a6694ef1)   iTunes: [The Real Estate Espresso Podcast](https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-real-estate-espresso-podcast/id1340482613)   Website: [www.victorjm.com](http://www.victorjm.com)   LinkedIn: [Victor Menasce](http://www.linkedin.com/in/vmenasce)   YouTube: [The Real Estate Espresso Podcast](http://www.youtube.com/@victorjmenasce6734)   Facebook: [www.facebook.com/realestateespresso](http://www.facebook.com/realestateespresso)   Email: [podcast@victorjm.com](mailto:podcast@victorjm.com)  **Y Street Capital:** Website: [www.ystreetcapital.com](http://www.ystreetcapital.com)   Facebook: [www.facebook.com/YStreetCapital](https://www.facebook.com/YStreetCapital)   Instagram: [@ystreetcapital](http://www.instagram.com/ystreetcapital)  

We're diving into Nauvoo polygamy & Joseph Smith's many wives. How often did he have sexual relations with his wives? Was it less frequent than many think? John Turner attempts to answer. Check out our conversation... https://youtu.be/1S-ZRA7kFcQ Don't miss our other conversations with John: https://gospeltangents.com/people/john-turner/ Copyright © 2025 Gospel Tangents All Rights Reserved Except for book reviews, no content may be reproduced without written permission Insights into Joseph Smith's Controversial Practice The Nauvoo period (1839-1844) in the history of the Latter-day Saints is a fascinating and often controversial chapter, particularly concerning the practice of plural marriage, or polygamy, by Joseph Smith. Historian John Turner, author of the acclaimed biography "Joseph Smith: The Rise and Fall of American Prophet," sheds light on this complex topic. Nauvoo: A New Beginning and an Acceleration of Vision Following Joseph Smith's escape from jail in Missouri, the Latter-day Saints established a new community in Nauvoo, Illinois. The choice of Nauvoo was largely due to an individual named Isaac Galland, a land speculator who had extensive land holdings on both sides of the Mississippi River in Nauvoo and Iowa. Galland was in contact with church leaders even while Joseph was imprisoned, making the possibility of purchasing these lands an early consideration. Upon arriving in Quincy, Illinois, Joseph Smith quickly pursued these land purchases, and Saints began to gather rapidly on both sides of the Mississippi. Despite facing opposition and being advised by opponents to spread out, Joseph Smith characteristically doubled or tripled down on his vision rather than backing down from setbacks. This resolve led to the quick establishment of Nauvoo, a community that by 1844 rivaled Chicago as the largest city in Illinois. Far from an interruption, Nauvoo represented an "acceleration of Joseph's vision" in the years after 1839. The Astonishing Pace of Plural Marriages It is in this rapidly growing and centralizing community that Joseph Smith's plural marriage practice truly took off. John Turner noted that the pace of Joseph's marriages was "astonishing," with him reportedly taking a dozen wives in 1842 alone. While "monogamy affirmers" or "polygamy skeptics" contend that these events did not occur, most scholars, including John Turner and Larry Foster, agree that the evidence for Joseph Smith's practice of polygamy is "overwhelming". The Evidence: What Do We Know? While it is difficult to precisely date exact timelines or get directly inside Joseph Smith's mind to understand his intentions, there is substantial evidence regarding his polygamous activities. Joseph Smith took pains to keep his plural marriages quiet. However, information comes from: Contemporary Accounts:The William Clayton Journalis described as a "fantastic and extensive contemporary account" that is considered reliable, aligning with other early 1840s sources. Journals kept by Willard Richards and Brigham Young also provide corroborating information. Affidavits and Testimony:Numerous affidavits about Joseph's plural marriages exist, including very late sources like the Temple Lot testimonyfrom a number of his wives and other individuals. Even though the church had a particular purpose in affirming Joseph's polygamy in this legal conflict, testimonies from women like Emily Dow Partridge were "not flattering for Joseph Smith," making it unlikely the church fabricated them. According to Turner, it's an "open and shut case" that Joseph Smith practiced polygamy. Theological Motivations: Getting "All That You Can" Joseph Smith himself did not explicitly articulate a singular reason for the exact number of women he married. However, contextually, and based on what other early Latter-day Saints said about plural marriage during these years, it appears that Joseph connected "the size of an individual's family on earth ...

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Monte Judah shares key updates on Israel's war with Iran and the prophetic timeline now unfolding. What it means for believers in the last days.

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) draws on signature fundamental capabilities to advance scientific discovery, improve energy resiliency, and enhance national security.  On this podcast episode, Laboratory Director Steven Ashby, Ph.D., discusses key drivers and challenges that are steering the lab's important work regarding grid resiliency and affordability. Ashby also tells our listeners about the new Grid Storage Launchpad, a one-of-a-kind Department of Energy facility to develop and test novel battery concepts at scale in a safe environment. Of course, with all these emerging technologies, there are inherent risks—wildfires, and cyberattacks to name a few. Ashby discusses these risks and the ways PNNL is working together with the industry (including by leveraging novel AI capabilities) to quantify and combat problems that can be addressed by advancing the grid.

Time doesn't move in a straight line when it comes to manifestation. While you've been living in a reality where money takes time to arrive, there's another timeline - a parallel track - where money responds instantly to your energetic signature. And today, we're going to collapse the distance between those two timelines. See, what you're about to experience isn't just another manifestation technique. This is a portal activation. And portals... well, portals bend the rules of space and time. In this episode, you're going to step through an energetic doorway that completely rewrites your relationship with money and speed. 

Kuldeep, BitCANN inventor and Zapit CTO, unveils BitCANN: a decentralized naming and identity system on BCH. We also discuss OpenCashDAO, Zapit, BCH upgrades, and the state of our hijacked Knots friends. Enjoy and please share your thoughts in the comments.Links:Kuldeep on X: https://twitter.com/cypherpunk_bchBitCANN on X: https://twitter.com/bitcann_orgBitCANN website: https://bitcann.org/Episode slides: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1BEpnajTnjhQb-uAzPvcAIZ3ZM7hopNyA/Donations:bitcoincash:qppdsnf3xfy353gcdv0zd2rfl5pje6gwevql6s3g6lSponsors:Thank you very much to our FundMe.Cash contributors: https://fundme.cash/campaign/25General Protocols: https://generalprotocols.com and https://bchbull.comSocials:Website: https://www.bitcoincashpodcast.comTimestamps:00:00 Video starts00:38 Intro & market update01:45 Kuldeep's Bitcoin journey13:25 BitCANN43:20 BitCANN use cases52:17 Receiving payments across any blockchain59:35 BitCANN accountability system1:10:34 Open Cash DAO1:29:48 BCH upgrades1:42:36 Elliptic curve math & Bitwise opcodes1:57:07 Community comment of the week1:58:20 Knots update2:09:44 Chaincode Core meme2:10:32 Message to the Community2:16:07 Podcast supporter appreciation2:17:25 Shoutouts & outro2:19:58 Outro song#bitcoin #bitcoincash #bch #btc #crypto #cryptocurrency #cbdc ▪️

In this Ortho Marketing episode, Dean Steinman is joined by Brad Hughes, Founder and CEO of Vision Dental Partners. They explore how to grow and accelerate dental practices—from strategic acquisitions to marketing tactics that drive real results. Learn how to scale faster, streamline operations, and boost patient growth post-acquisition.Ready to elevate your practice? Contact us!https://orthomarketing.com/contact-us/About Brad HughesDr. Hughes is a third-generation dentist, proudly following in his father and grandfather's footsteps, and has been providing excellent dentistry for over 17 years. He is a graduate of Indiana University School of Dentistry. With a passion for growing teams and helping others thrive both personally and professionally, Dr. Hughes has dedicated his career to fostering leadership and development in his practices and throughout the dental industry. His entrepreneurial spirit and commitment to growth continue to shape the future of his expanding dental group and the dental space as a whole.

In this Ortho Marketing episode, Dean Steinman is joined by Brad Hughes, Founder and CEO of Vision Dental Partners. They explore how to grow and accelerate dental practices—from strategic acquisitions to marketing tactics that drive real results. Learn how to scale faster, streamline operations, and boost patient growth post-acquisition.Ready to elevate your practice? Contact us!https://orthomarketing.com/contact-us/About Brad HughesDr. Hughes is a third-generation dentist, proudly following in his father and grandfather's footsteps, and has been providing excellent dentistry for over 17 years. He is a graduate of Indiana University School of Dentistry. With a passion for growing teams and helping others thrive both personally and professionally, Dr. Hughes has dedicated his career to fostering leadership and development in his practices and throughout the dental industry. His entrepreneurial spirit and commitment to growth continue to shape the future of his expanding dental group and the dental space as a whole.

On today's episode of @The CLS Experience, we have a very exclusive treat. He's a soulful teacher, spiritual guide, and dynamic vessel of ancient wisdom, transmitting light and clarity through the mystical teachings of Kabbalah, which I absolutely LOVE. Born and raised in Israel and originally a gifted musician, he found his divine calling not in the studio, but in the sacred scrolls and spiritual pathways of Kabbalah, a wisdom that has personally impacted my life a great deal. He's spent the last decade igniting hearts and elevating souls around the globe from Tel Aviv to New York and now Miami, teaching this powerful wisdom in a way that is deeply relatable and refreshingly practical. Alongside his amazing wife Miriam, they work tirelessly to bring this life-changing Light to anyone with the desire to grow, fueled by a burning passion to elevate personal and global consciousness.  He's also the visionary behind The Yehuda Ashkenazi Project - a multi-genre music journey that channels healing through sound.  He's just a juggernaut in all facets of life and one of the most powerful Kabbalah teachers on the planet.. Please welcome the brilliant, transformative, abundant and soulful, the divine and handsome - Yehuda Ashkenazi.7:36 - The Unified Soul in Kabbalah 12:53 - Manifesting Through Consciousness Levels 21:32 - Destiny and Purpose of the Soul 24:47 - Entrepreneur's Rejection at Business Convention 29:08 - The Illusion of Time and Transformation39:33 - Awakening Desire for Spiritual Transformation 45:38 - Expanding Our Vessel 49:59 - Capturing Transformation Opportunities in Daily Life 59:35 - Ancient Wisdom of Kabbalah and Science Check out Yehuda Here and Below:Soul Memories Past Life Sacred Sounds Meditation:Check out our partner Belay using our custom link HERE to find the best help available to grow your business!To join our community click here.➤ To connect with Craig Siegel follow Craig on Instagram➤ Order a copy of my new book The Reinvention Formula today! ➤ Join our CLS texting community for free daily inspiration and business strategies to elevate your day, text (917) 634-3796To follow The CLS Experience and connect with Craig on Social Media:➤ INSTAGRAM➤ FACEBOOK➤ TIKTOK➤ YOUTUBE➤ WEBSITE➤ LINKEDIN➤ X

Maximum Velocity Produced By The Way You Use Your Shoulder During Acceleration: How To Do It Watch this episode on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/McGH6XiY1SM  In another visual teaching episode, Angel demonstrates with Jacob the most efficient style of shoulder acceleration for maximal velocity production. Email Angel at angel@gymscience.com  https://AngelBorrelliPitching.com 

In this episode of Project Synapse, Jim and Marcel navigate a rapidly evolving AI landscape while John appears intermittently through AI-generated clips, with his permission. They delve into intriguing developments at Google Labs, including a mysterious AI model that briefly appeared and vanished. The discussion highlights the differing ambitions of Google and OpenAI, examining Google's focus on creating a comprehensive information hub versus OpenAI's broad-reaching aspirations, like the recent OpenAI for Business initiative. A central theme is the persistent rivalry in AI, specifically between Gemini and ChatGPT, while also touching on niche players like Anthropic's Claude and Perplexity. The conversation takes a deep dive into the complexities of integrating AI into daily life, the potential benefits, and the significant risks, including issues surrounding privacy and identity. Counterpoint to their technical musings is a look at the societal impacts of AI, including job displacement and the need for universal basic income. Finally, the hosts ponder the unsettling yet fascinating future where personal identity might be verified through biometric scanning, as proposed by World ID. 00:00 Introduction and Setting the Scene 00:40 Unexpected Developments in AI 01:53 Google vs. OpenAI: The Rivalry 03:55 AI Integration in Everyday Life 04:36 The Rise of Niche AI Players 05:42 Personal Experiences with AI Tools 12:10 The Future of AI and Privacy Concerns 17:20 The Evolution of AI and Robotics 26:53 Smart Home Integration and Standards 34:21 The Illusion of Choice in Technology 36:13 The Privacy Paradox 36:31 The Integration of AI in Daily Life 38:52 The Rise of Deep Fakes and Identity Theft 41:35 The Future of Personal Data and Security 44:51 The Debate on Universal Identification 46:52 The Acceleration of Technological Change 52:19 The Need for Intelligent Design in AI 53:34 The Role of Governments and Corporations 01:04:11 Concluding Thoughts and Future Discussions

In the annals of history, few leaders have faced the monumental challenges that Mikhail Gorbachev encountered when he rose to power in the Soviet Union in 1985. His ascent came at a time when the nation was grappling with stagnation, disillusionment, and an economy on the brink of collapse. Gorbachev, the youngest General Secretary in Soviet history, was thrust into a leadership role that demanded not only a vision for reform but also the courage to confront an entrenched bureaucracy resistant to change. In a new format I explore the life of Mikhail Gorbachev without a guest. Recommended episodes Face to face with the Soviets at the Cold War Reykjavik Summit between President Reagan and Mikhail Gorbachev https://pod.fo/e/244e66 On the Streets of Cold War Estonia fighting for Independence https://pod.fo/e/222e82 Eyewitness to the 1991 Soviet Coup https://pod.fo/e/f7f7 Episode extras https://coldwarconversations.com/episode406/ The fight to preserve Cold War history continues and via a simple monthly donation, you will give me the ammunition to continue to preserve Cold War history. You'll become part of our community, get ad-free episodes, and get a sought-after CWC coaster as a thank you and you'll bask in the warm glow of knowing you are helping to preserve Cold War history. Just go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://coldwarconversations.com/donate/⁠⁠⁠⁠ If a monthly contribution is not your cup of tea, we welcome one-off donations via the same link. Find the ideal gift for the Cold War enthusiast in your life! Just go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://coldwarconversations.com/store/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on BlueSky ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bsky.app/profile/coldwarpod.bsky.social⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on Threads ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.threads.net/@coldwarconversations⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on Twitter ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/ColdWarPod⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/coldwarpod/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/coldwarconversations/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Youtube ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtube.com/@ColdWarConversations⁠⁠⁠⁠ Love history? Join Intohistory ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://intohistory.com/coldwarpod⁠⁠ 00:00:00 Introduction 0:01:10 The Man from Stavropol 0:06:35 Acceleration and the Mirage of Momentum 0:13:15 The Opening to the West 0:20:26 Opening the Gates 0:28:08 Signing Away the Missiles 0:34:37 Nations within a Nation 0:40:36 The Centre Cannot Hold 0:46:51 The Coup that Failed 0:58:00 The Weight of Legacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

CMS has issued a major announcement that's reshaping how Medicare Advantage plans approach risk adjustment audits. A new era of oversight is here. Defined by tighter timelines, expanded audit scope, and heightened expectations around data accuracy. Along with the announcement, a detailed compliance memo introduces new submission deadlines that demand immediate attention from health plans. This shift has wide-reaching implications for compliance strategy, resource allocation, and revenue protection.In this bonus episode, we unpack what's changed, why it matters, and what plans need to consider next. Listen now.About Our Guest: Amanda Proctor is the Director of Coding Quality and Risk Mitigation and has over 14 years' experience in Risk adjustment and holds multiple certifications in Coding, Auditing, and Compliance and is an AAPC Approved Instructor. She specializes in Risk Mitigation, RADV Audits, Coding Compliance and Education.

Season 5, Episode 17: Welcome back to Keeping it Real with Dr. Kuehl! SA Chief Economist Dr. Chris Kuehl talks about tariffs and the three scenarios that are in place that the tariff policies are concerned.ASA Chief Economist Dr. Chris Kuehl is back with a special economic update podcast. In Season 5, Episode 17 (8:02 in length), Dr. Kuehl talks to members about what else… TARIFFS.The difference between the media vs the real world when we hear about tariffs.Why do we need tariffs? Why did all of this start?Why should ASA look at tariffs in a more “holistic” way?Looking at non-tariff barriers (NTB) – could this be more effective with protection?NTB's for consumer safety, are we seeing more discussion on this?What will happen to the GDP if we see NTB's happen?Acceleration on current tariff policies – what will happen to the GDP growth in this scenario?Uncertainty, no one knows the rules – why is the construction sector in deep water because of this?These restrictions get lifted all at once, how likely is this to happen?When will we know the outcome? How much longer will this go on?Ask Dr. Kuehl a QuestionHave a question or topic for Chris Kuehl that you would like answered on this podcast? Email it to Bri Baresel at bbaresel@asa.net.

Send us a textOur guest today is the brilliant – and the ever-curious – Dr. Cecelia Herbert, a Workplace Behavioral Scientist and a Doctor of Organizational Psychology with a career as a practitioner, academic, and consultant that spans more than two decades. After years as a senior leader in Employee Engagement at Google, she joined Qualtrics in 2019 to establish and lead XM Advisory Services in Asia Pacific, partnering with organizations across the globe to design, mature, and grow their experience management programs. As part of the global XM Institute team, Dr Herbert is focused on building a thriving community of Experience Management professionals, who are empowered and inspired to radically improve human experiences.   [03:20s] Her journey into organizational psychology [09:44s] Organizational psychology key insights [16:10s] Intersection with EQ [22:11s] Acceleration of organizational optimization in a post-pandemic world   [30:49s] Human-centric organizational transformation: ‘Often, change is done to people, not with them.'  [46:33s] Evolution of employee experience  [51:28s] RWL: Cecelia's recommendations of resources from experts like Bob Sutton, Adam Grant and Linda Gratton   Connect with Cecelia on LinkedInConnect with Vinay on X (formerly Twitter) and LinkedIn What did you think about this episode? What would you like to hear more about? Or simply, write in and say hello! podcast@c2cod.comSubscribe to us on your favorite platforms – Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, Tune In Alexa, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn + Alexa, Stitcher, Jio Saavn and more.  This podcast is sponsored by C2C-OD, your Organizational Development consulting partner ‘Bringing People and Strategy Together'. Follow @c2cod on Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook 

Target has introduced a new enterprise acceleration office to enhance decision-making processes. The retailer's recent fiscal report indicates a decline in both net and comp store sales. Critics question the effectiveness of the acceleration office as a solution to Target's issues. Some believe the acceleration office is merely a repetition of the CEO's primary responsibilities. Concerns are raised about the leadership of Target's CEO Brian Cornell amid declining sales. The sentiment among Target employees suggests a feeling of frustration with current management strategies. Thanks to Alvarez & Marsal Consumer & Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, ClearDemand and Infios for making this episode possible. For the full episode, head here: https://youtu.be/Ujbv_kIGzUk

In this episode, Daniel Newman and Patrick Moorhead sit down with Jeetu Patel, President and Chief Product Officer at Cisco, to explore the transformative impact of AI on technology and business. Jeetu shares insights into Cisco's strategic focus on infrastructure, security, and partnerships to drive AI innovation. The handpicked topics for this week are:   AI and Industry Transformation: Discussion on the seismic shift in technology driven by AI with special guest: Cisco's Jeetu Patel. Cisco's role in providing low-latency connectivity and reducing GPU idle time. Strategic investments and partnerships for networking and security infrastructure.   Microsoft Build Highlights: Comprehensive end-to-end development cycle offerings from Microsoft with a focus on Agentic Web and AI augmentation. Advancements in AI-assisted code development and security measures.   Google I/O Announcements: Launch of AI mode in search and upgrades to various AI tools. Introduction of real-time translation in meetings. Discussion on Google's competitiveness in the AI space.   Market and Economic Updates: Analysis of bond yields and auctions. Impact of potential new tariffs on EU trade. Discussion on Apple's manufacturing strategy and potential shift to US production.   Earnings Highlights: Strong results from Palo Alto Networks and Snowflake. Lenovo's impressive growth, particularly evident in infrastructure solutions. Expectations for NVIDIA's upcoming earnings report. Indications of strong AI demand and stable CapEx spending.   The Six Five Summit Preview: Teaser of high-profile speakers and AI-focused content, 100% virtual and free to attend.   The Six Five Summit Don't miss The Six Five Summit: AI Unleashed 2025 — a high-impact, four-day virtual event, June 16–19. Explore how the world's leading companies are putting AI into action.

What excites you most about the future of digital commerce, and how do you see Barilla evolving to meet emerging trends?Leading a team across 35 countries must come with unique challenges and opportunities. How do you balance global consistency with local adaptability in your eCommerce acceleration strategy?What innovative strategies or partnerships is Barilla pursuing to capitalize on this trend?Consumer behavior in eCommerce is constantly evolving. How is Barilla leveraging data and insights to anticipate these changes and stay ahead of the curve?What capabilities and skills do you believe are essential for eCommerce professionals in 2025, and how is Barilla investing in education and training to prepare its teams for the future of digital commerce? 

  Last time we spoke about the February 26th incident. Within the turbulent “ government of assassination” period of 1936 Japan, a faction of discontented junior officers, known as the Kodoha, believed that their emperor, Hirohito, was being manipulated by corrupt politicians. In a desperate bid for what they termed a "Showa Restoration," they meticulously plotted a coup d'état. On February 26, they launched a rebellion in Tokyo, attempting to assassinate key figures they deemed responsible for undermining the emperor's authority. The young officers executed coordinated attacks on prominent leaders, resulting in several deaths, while hoping to seize control of the Imperial Palace. However, their plan unraveled when their actions met with unexpected resistance, and they failed to secure strategic locations. Dark snow blanketed the city as Hirohito, outraged by the violence, quickly moved to suppress the uprising, which ultimately led to the downfall of the Kodoha faction and solidified the military's grip on power, ushering in a new era marked by militarism and radicalism.   #151 The Suiyuan Operation Welcome to the Fall and Rise of China Podcast, I am your dutiful host Craig Watson. But, before we start I want to also remind you this podcast is only made possible through the efforts of Kings and Generals over at Youtube. Perhaps you want to learn more about the history of Asia? Kings and Generals have an assortment of episodes on history of asia and much more  so go give them a look over on Youtube. So please subscribe to Kings and Generals over at Youtube and to continue helping us produce this content please check out www.patreon.com/kingsandgenerals. If you are still hungry for some more history related content, over on my channel, the Pacific War Channel where I cover the history of China and Japan from the 19th century until the end of the Pacific War. So we last left off with the February 26th incident breaking out in Japan, but now I would like to return to China. Now we spoke a little bit about some influential Japanese politicians in the previous episode. Prime Minister Satio Makoto oversaw Japan from May 1932 to July 1934, succeeded by Prime Minister Keisuke Okada from July 1934 to March 1936. The foreign policy of Japan towards China during the Saitō and Okada administrations exhibited a notable paradox, characterized by two conflicting elements. On one hand, Foreign Minister Hirota championed a diplomatic approach that emphasized friendship, cooperation, and accommodation with China. On the other hand, the military actively undermined the authority of the Nationalist government in northern China, creating a significant rift between diplomatic rhetoric and military action.    The Okada cabinet then endorsed the Army Ministry's "Outline of Policy to Deal with North China" on January 13, 1936. This policy document explicitly proposed the eventual detachment of five provinces, Hubei, Chahar, Shanxi, Suiyuan, and Shandong from the Nationalist government in Nanking. The approval of this outline marked a pivotal moment, as it represented the first official government endorsement of the military's longstanding agenda and underscored the army's evolution from a mere rogue entity operating in the region to the de facto authority dictating the course of Japan's policy towards China. Despite this, on January 22, during the 68th Diet session, Hirota reaffirmed his dedication to fostering better ties with China, to which a representative from the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs responded positively. The Nationalist government in Nanjing also expressed interest in engaging in formal negotiations. However, this diplomatic initiative quickly faltered, and the expected discussions in Nanjing never took place. Shortly thereafter, a mutiny by young army officers on February 26, 1936, led to the fall of the Okada cabinet. Following Prince Konoe Fumimaro's refusal of the imperial mandate to form a new government, Hirota stepped in to establish a cabinet on March 9. General Terauchi Hisaichi was appointed as the Minister of the Army, Admiral Nagano Osami took charge of the Navy Ministry, and Baba Eiichi became the finance minister. Hirota briefly served as foreign minister until Arita Hachirö, who had just submitted his credentials as ambassador to China on March 6, returned to Japan. The Hirota Koki cabinet, established immediately following the February 26 incident further entrenched military influence in politics while allowing interservice rivalries to impede national objectives. In May 1936, Hirota, influenced by army and navy ministers, reinstated the practice of appointing military ministers solely from the ranks of high-ranking active-duty officers. He believed this would prevent associations with the discredited Imperial Way faction from regaining power. By narrowing the candidate pool and enhancing the army's power relative to the prime minister, Hirota's decision set the stage for army leaders to leverage this advantage to overthrow Admiral Yonai's cabinet in July 1940. Arita began his new job by meeting with Foreign Minister Chang Chen while hearing views from the Kwantung Army chief of staff General, Itagaki Seishiro. Yes, our old friend received a lot of promotions. Itagaki had this to say about the Kwantung Army's policy in China "The primary aim of Japan's foreign policy, is the sound development of Manchukuo based upon the principle of the indivisibility of Japan and Manchukuo. If, as is probable, the existing situation continues, Japan is destined sooner or later to clash with the Soviet Union, and the attitude of China at that time will gravely influence operations [against the Soviet Union]." The Kwantung Army's was growing more and more nervous about the USSR following its 7th comintern congress held in July and August of 1935. There it publicly designated Japan, Germany and Poland as its main targets of comintern actions. Japanese intelligence in the Red Army also knew the Soviets were gradually planning to expand the military strength so they could face a simultaneous west and east front war. This was further emboldened by the latest USSR 5 year plan. Alongside the growing Red northern menace, the CCP issued on August 1st a declaration calling upon the Nationalist Government to end their civil war so they could oppose Japan. By this time the CCP was reaching the end of its Long March and organizing a new base of operations in Yenan in northern Shanxi. The developments by the USSR and CCP had a profound effect on Japan's foreign policy in China. The Kwantung Army believed a war with the USSR was imminent and began to concentrate its main force along the border of Manchukuo. The Kwantung Army's plan in the case of war was to seize Vladivostok while advancing motorized units towards Ulan Bator in Outer Mongolia, hoping to threaten the Trans-Siberian Railway near Lake Baikal. Their intelligence indicated the USSR could muster a maximum of 250,000 troops in eastern Siberia and that Japan could deal with them with a force two-thirds of that number. The IJA at that point had inferior air forces and armaments, thus urgent funding was needed. The Kwantung Army proposed that forces in the home islands should be reduced greatly so all could be concentrated in Manchuria. To increase funding so Kwantung leadership proposed doing away with special allowances for Japanese officials in Manchuria and reorganizing the Japanese economic structure. The Kwantung leaders also knew the submarine base at Vladivostok posed a threat to Japanese shipping so the IJN would have to participate, especially against ports and airfields. All said and done, the Kwantung Army planned for a war set in 1941 and advised immediate preparations. On July 23, 1936, Kanji Ishiwara presented the army's document titled “Request Concerning the Development of Industries in Preparation for War” to the Army Ministry. He asserted that in order to prepare for potential conflict with the Soviet Union, Japan, Manchukuo, and North China must have the industries critical for war fully developed by 1941. Ishiwara emphasized the urgent need for rapid industrial growth, particularly in Manchukuo. He followed this request on July 29 with a draft of a “Policy on Preparations for War” regarding the Soviet Union, advocating for immediate reforms to Japan's political and economic systems to facilitate economic expansion and lay the groundwork for future fundamental changes. However, he cautioned that if significant turmoil erupted in economic sectors, Japan must be ready to execute a comprehensive overhaul without delay. At the same time, the Hirota cabinet initiated a review of its policy towards China. In the spring of 1936, a secret committee focused on the Current Situation was formed, consisting of officials from the Army, Navy, and Foreign ministries. Their discussions led to the adoption of the "Measures to Implement Policy toward China" by the Four Ministers Conference on August 11, along with the "Second Outline of Policy to Address North China," which the cabinet approved as part of the "Fundamentals of National Policy" on the same day. The first of these documents outlined the following actionable steps: “1. Conclusion of an anti-Communist military pact. a) To prepare for the conclusion of such a pact, a special secret committee of military experts from both countries should be organized. b) Their discussions should cover the scope and substance of the pact and ways and means of realizing the objectives of the pact.  2. Conclusion of a Sino-Japanese military alliance. A special secret committee, composed of an equal number of delegates from each nation, should be organized to prepare for the conclusion of an offensive and defensive alliance against attack by a third country.  3. Acceleration of solutions of pending questions between China and Japan. a) Engagement of a senior political adviser: The Nationalist government should engage a senior Japanese political adviser to assist in the conduct of the domestic and foreign affairs of the Nationalist government. b) Engagement of military advisers: The Nationalist government should engage military advisers, along with military instructors. c) Opening of airline services between China and Japan: Airline services between China and Japan should be opened immediately. To realize such a service, various means should be used to induce the Nanking authorities to establish an airline corporation in North China, to begin flights between Formosa and Fukien province, and to start test flights between Shanghai and Fukuoka. d) Conclusion of a reciprocal tariff treaty: A reciprocal tariff treaty should be concluded promptly between China and Japan, on the basis of the policy approved by the ministries concerned, with regard to the abolition of the special trade in eastern Hopei province and the lowering of the prohibitively high tariffs. For this purpose Japan should, if necessary, propose the creation of a special committee composed of Japanese and Chinese representatives.  4. Promotion of economic cooperation between China and Japan. Japan should promote cooperation with the common people of China to establish realistic and inseparable economic relations between China and Japan that will promote coexistence and co-prosperity and will be unaffected by changes in the Chinese political situation. “ The document also included suggestions for Japan's economic expansion into South China. This included tapping into the natural resources of the provinces of Fujian, Guangdong, and Guangxi, building a railway between Guangzhou and Swatow, and establishing air routes between Fuchoz and Taipei, which would connect to services in Japan and Thailand. It also called for survey teams to be dispatched to explore the resources of Sichuan, Gansu, Xinjiang, and Qinghai provinces, and for support to be provided to the independence movement in Inner Mongolia. However, these initiatives presented significant challenges. The preface to the "Second Outline of Policy to Deal with North China" cautioned, "In implementing this policy, we must carefully consider the Nanking government's prestige and avoid actions that could prompt it to adopt an anti-Japanese stance in response to the desires of the Chinese people."  On September 19th, six fundamental points for a settlement in North China were dictated to China to “establish a common defense against communism, promoting economic cooperation, lowering tariffs, initiating an airline service between the two nations, employing Japanese advisers, and controlling subversive Koreans." September 22 was set as the deadline for a response from China. While agreeing to some Japanese requests, the Chinese included several counter-demands that the Japanese found completely unacceptable. These demands required Japan to “(a) refrain from using armed intervention or arbitrary actions in its dealings with China, (b) recognize China as an equal and sovereign state, (c) avoid leveraging antigovernment groups or communist elements, and (d) remove any derogatory references to China from Japanese textbooks. The Chinese also insisted that any agreement regarding North China “must precede the annulment of the Tanggu and Shanghai cease-fire agreements, the disbanding of the East Hopei regime, a prohibition on unauthorized Japanese flights over North China, a ban on smuggling activities by Japanese, the restoration of China's right to control smuggling, and the disbandment of the illegal East Hopei government along with the armies of Wang Ying and Prince De in Suiyuan”. Now that mention of a Prince De in Suiyuan brings us to a whole new incident. This podcast series should almost be called “the history of Japanese related incidents in China”. Now we've spoken at great lengths about Japan's obsession with Manchuria. She wanted it for resources, growing space and as a buffer state. Japan also had her eyes set on Inner Mongolia to be used as a buffer state between Manchukuo, the USSR and China proper. Not to mention after the invasion of North China, Inner Mongolia could be instrumental as a wedge to be used to control Northern China. Thus the Kwantung Army began fostering a Mongolian independence movement back in August of 1933. They did so through a special organ led by chief of the general staff Koiso Kuniaki. He began work with the Silingol League led by Prince Sonormurabdan or “Prince So” and another influential Mongol, Prince Demchukdongrob or “Prince De”. Prince De was the West Sunid Banner in Northern Chahar. Likewise the Kwantung Army was grooming Li Xuxin, a Mongol commoner born in southern Manchuria. He had been a bandit turned soldier absorbed into Zhang Xueliangs army. Li had distinguished himself in a campaign against a group of Mongols trying to restore the Qing dynasty to further establish an independent Mongolia. During Operation Nekka Li had served in a cavalry brigade under Zu Xingwu, reputed to be the best unit in Zhang Xueliangs Northeastern border defense army. He led the army's advance unit into western Shandong. Afterwards Li suddenly became friends with Major Tanaka Hisashi, the head of the Special Service Agency at Dungliao where he defected to the Kwantung Army. He soon was leading a force too strong to be incorporated into the Manchukuo Army, thus it was disbanded, but his Kwantung Army buddies encouraged him to move to Tolun in Rehe province. At one point during the Nekka campaign, Li's army was threatened by a strong Chinese counterattack, but they had Manchukuo air support allowing them to capture Tolun. This victory launched what became the East Chahar Special Autonomous District with Li becoming a garrison commander and chief administrator.  Back in time, upon the founding of the Chinese Republic, the affairs of Inner Mongolia fell upon the Bureau of Mongolian and Tibetan Affairs. This was reorganized in 1930 into the Commission on Mongolian and Tibetan Affairs when the provinces of Chahar, Suiyuan and Ningxia were organized. Prince De had been a member of a nationalist group known as the Young Mongols, although his aim was self-determination for Inner Mongolia within China, not independence. The Nationalist government's support for Chinese settlement in Mongol territories and its disregard for Mongol perspectives quickly triggered a rise in Mongol nationalism and anti-Chinese feelings. This was exacerbated by the government's introduction of a law on October 12, 1931, requiring local Mongolian administrative units to consult with hsien officials on matters concerning their administration. The nationalist sentiment was further fueled by the presence of the neighboring Mongolian People's Republic in Outer Mongolia and the establishment of Xingan province in western Manchuria by Manchukuo authorities in March 1932. This new province included the tribes of eastern Inner Mongolia and granted them greater autonomy than other Manchukuo provinces while banning Chinese immigration into it. When Nanjing did not react to these developments, Prince De and his supporters took steps toward gaining autonomy. On July 15th, 1933, Mongol leaders from western Inner Mongolia gathered at Pailingmiao for two weeks to deliberate on a declaration for regional independence. Although many princes were initially hesitant to take this step, they reconvened on August 14 and sent a cable to Nanjing announcing their decision to create an autonomous Mongolian government. The cable was signed by Prince So and Prince De. Over the following two months, additional conferences at Pailingmiao were held to organize the new government, which would operate under Nanking's guidance but without involvement from provincial chairmen. On October 22, Prince Yun, head of the Ulanchap League and a close ally of Prince De, was elected to lead the new regime, with Prince De assuming the role of chief of its political affairs bureau. After receiving a cable from the Mongolian leaders in August, Nanjing quickly sent Minister of the Interior Huang Shao-hung and Xu Qingyang, head of the Commission on Mongolian and Tibetan Affairs, to halt the movement. However, the Mongols declined to travel to Kalgan or Kueisui to meet Huang. In November, as the leader of a special commission appointed by Nanjing, Huang reached an agreement with Yun De and other Mongolian leaders concerning a proposal that abandoned the Mongols' demand for an autonomous government. This agreement was later altered by Nanjing, and its essential points were excluded from a measure approved by the Central Political Council of the Kuomintang on January 17, 1934. The dispute reignited, fueled by the Nationalist government's rising concerns over the anticipated enthronement of Pu Yi in Manchukuo. On February 28, the Central Political Council enacted a measure that outlined "eight principles of Inner Mongolian autonomy" and created the Mongolian Local Autonomous Political Council. Since these principles did not grant authority over foreign and military affairs, powers explicitly reserved for the central government in the January measure, they were seen as a concession to the Mongols and were accepted. On March 7, the central government issued regulations to establish a semi autonomous regime for Inner Mongolia, which was officially launched at Pailingmiao on April 23. Although the council was led by three moderate princes, Prince Yun, supported by Princes So and Sha, the real administrative authority was held by Prince De, who served as the secretary-general. Most of the twenty-five council members were of Mongolian royalty, through whom Prince De aimed to fulfill his objectives. Nevertheless, the Nationalist government seemed to consider the council merely a token gesture to placate De, as Nanking never provided the promised administrative funds outlined in the "eight principle declaration." Was not much of a shock Prince De sought support from the Kwantung Army, which had established contact with him as early as June 1934. Japanese pressures in North China were starting to alter the power dynamics, and after the first Western incident in Jehol in February 1935, it compelled the relocation of Sung Queyuan's army from Chahar to Hopei, providing encouragement to Prince De. In May, he met with Kwantung Army Vice Chief of Staff Itagaki Seishirö, Intelligence Section Chief Kawabe Torashirö, and staff officer Tanaka Ryükichi, where he was officially informed for the first time about the Kwantung Army's intention to assist him. On July 25, the Kwantung Army drafted its "Essentials of Policy toward Inner Mongolia," which regarded Japanese support for cooperation between De and Li Xuxin as part of their strategic preparations for a potential conflict with the Soviet Union. Shortly after this policy was adopted, a conflict arose over who had the authority to appoint the head of the Mongol Xukung banner, situated north of the Yellow River and Paot'ou. Following the death of the previous administrator, Prince Xu declared that he had taken control of the position. In response to a request from the local abbot, Prince Yun, acting in his capacity as chairman of the Mongolian Political Council, dismissed Xu. Xu then turned to Nanking through Suiyuan Provincial Chairman Fu Zuoyi, arguing that the central government held the authority to appoint heads of administrative units. In retaliation, Prince De dispatched troops to Xukung. On November 10, Fu presented a mediation proposal, which was rejected since it not only failed to acknowledge Shih's dismissal but also demanded the withdrawal of De's forces. De refused to pull back, further intensifying his hostility toward the Nanking government. In December, the Kwantung Army attempted to move Li's forces from eastern Chahar into the six Xun to the north of Kalgan, which serves as Chahar's granary. Following the Qin-Doihara agreement, Matsui Gennosuke from the Kalgan Special Service Agency secured a deal to separate these six districts from the southern region predominantly populated by Chinese; a Mongolian peace preservation corps was tasked with maintaining order in the northern area, while a Chinese corps was responsible for the south. During the discussions for an autonomous regime centered around Song Queyuan in North China in November 1935, Kwantung Army troops were concentrated around Gubeikou. To exert pressure on Song's rear, the Kwantung Army proposed replacing the Chinese peace preservation unit in the area north of Kalgan with Li Xuxin's army, which would establish this territory as its base.   The operation commenced on December 8. In a surprise attack just before dawn, Li captured Paochang. By December 12, despite facing strong Chinese resistance and the heaviest snowfall in sixty years, Li, aided by Kwantung Army planes disguised as those of the Manchukuo Airline Corporation, had taken control of Kuyuan. Further advances were halted by an order from Kwantung Army headquarters, and on December 13, it was reported that, had the operation not been stopped, Tokyo would have issued an imperial command. The operation had faced opposition from the Tientsin army, which feared it would weaken Song Queyuan's position just as they were informing Tokyo that the autonomy movement was going smoothly. Additionally, both Britain and the United States publicly expressed strong opposition to the Kwantung Army's involvement in the autonomy movement. However, the directive was ultimately prompted by the emperor's anger upon discovering that a unit of the Kwantung Army led by Colonel Matsui Takurö had advanced to Tolun to support Li's progress. Although Li's advance was halted, the operation undeniably contributed to the formation of the Hopei-Chahar Political Council.   Although the operation was halted, the Kwantung Army remained committed to its objectives. They contended that Li's army's advance into the six districts north of Kalgan was merely a peace preservation unit moving into territory within the truce line established by the Tanggu Agreement. Consequently, on December 29, they ordered Li to advance southward. Li peacefully occupied Changpei the following day and entered Shangtu on December 31. Manchukuo civil officials were appointed to oversee the six districts, and the currency of Manchukuo was introduced, although the existing tax system initially remained unchanged. The Kwantung Army allocated silver worth 6 million yuan to support administrative expenses. This outcome, known as the Eastern Chahar incident, marked a complete success for the Kwantung Army, which then redirected its focus toward Suiyuan Province. Each year, the Kwantung Army developed a secret plan for covert operations for the following year. The 1936 plan included strategies to secure air bases for routes connecting Europe and Asia, targeting Tsinghai and Sinkiang provinces, Outer Mongolia, Western Mongolia, and even remote areas of Ningxia province. In January 1936, staff officer Tanaka Ryūkichi formulated a document titled "Essentials of Policy Toward (Northwestern) Inner Mongolia." This document advocated for the establishment of a Mongolian military government to facilitate Japanese operations in northwestern Mongolia and suggested pushing Fu Tso-yi out of Suiyuan into Shansi province. Tanaka's proposals were incorporated into the final plan of the Kwantung Army, ultimately leading to the Suiyuan incident of November 1936. In February 1936, a meeting at Pailingmiao, where Prince De proposed the independence of Inner Mongolia, resulted in the departure of Prince So and several other Mongolian leaders from the coalition. They sought to establish a rival political council at Kueisui under the protection of Fu Zuoyi. By April, De and his supporters decided to form a military government at Tehua in Chahar, which was officially inaugurated in June as the Inner Mongolian government, headed by De with Li Shou-hsin as his deputy. This new government quickly signed a mutual assistance treaty with Manchukuo, and the emperor granted De the title of prince.   In July, at a conference in Tehua, Tanaka was appointed as the head of the Special Service Agency for Inner Mongolia with the mission of implementing the army's Intelligence Section plans. He traveled to Pingtiqüan alongside Chief of Staff Itagaki and Intelligence Chief Mutō Akira to propose a local anti-Communist agreement to Fu. After failing to convince Fu, he attempted to persuade Sun Tien-ying to form a puppet army but managed to recruit only a bandit from Suiyuan, Wang Ying. The February 26 mutiny in Tokyo heightened anti-Japanese sentiments in China, resulting in increased violence. By August, the construction of an airplane hangar in Paot'ou was halted due to riots by local Chinese residents. On August 13, a group of fifteen Japanese, led by Nakajima Manzo, was ambushed while delivering ammunition to a pro-Japanese leader who was shortly thereafter assassinated. Chinese soldiers from Wang Qingkuo's 70th Division carried out the attack, and tensions escalated as the arrival of ammunition and Japanese laborers in Kalgan prompted border villages to strengthen their defenses.   By late September, Tanaka's "Guidelines for the Execution of the Suiyuan Operation" received approval, with operations set to commence in early November. The plan evolved from a covert mission into a personal initiative by Tanaka, financed largely through funds from the Kwantung Army's secret services and profits from special trading in eastern Hopei. Tanaka claimed to have transported 600,000 yen to Tehua in October and later sent 200,000 yuan into Inner Mongolia, estimating total expenses at approximately 6 million yen. He acquired new weaponry from the disbanded Northeast Army and established three clandestine forces: Wang Ying led 500 men, including artillery; Qin Xiashan commanded 3,000 from Sun Tienying's army; and Chang Futang also led 3,000 specialized units. During strategic meetings, Tanaka dismissed proposals for unified command and refusing to integrate secret units into the Mongolian army. He advocated for the slogan "Overthrow Chiang Kai-shek," while Matsui managed to include "Independence for Inner Mongolia."   The Japanese had developed the entire battle strategy. The 1st Army, commanded by Li Xuxin, would serve as the left flank, while the 2nd Army, led by Demchugdongrub, would be positioned on the right. Wang Ying's forces were designated as the central force. Their initial targets would be Hongort, Xinghe, Tuchengzi, and Guisui city, followed by a division to seize Jinging, Baotou, and Hetao. On November 13, Prince Demchugdongrub's and Wang Ying's forces left Shandu in two columns to assault Xinghe and Hongort. By the 15th, 1,500 troops reached Hongort, where they engaged the 1st Cavalry Division led by Peng Yubin. The next day, Ryukichi Tanaka, Demchugdongrub's chief advisor, sent two cavalry brigades and one infantry brigade to capture the town, effectively overrunning its defenders. Meanwhile, Wang Ying dispatched a smaller group to secure Tuchengzi.   Fu Zuoyi established his headquarters in Jining that same day. After assessing the situation, he concluded that if the enemy secured Hongort, it would diminish his defenders' morale. Consequently, he launched a counterattack. Peng Yubin led a joint force of the 1st Cavalry Division and Dong Qiwu's 218th Brigade to confront around 400 of Wang Ying's men defending Hongort and Tuchengzi. By 7 AM on the 18th, Tuchengzi was reclaimed, and at 8:30 AM, the 1st Cavalry Division entered Hongort, charging through 500 of Wang Ying's soldiers. The struggle for Hongort persisted for over three days, resulting in nearly 1,000 casualties before Fu Zuoyi regained control.   As the tide shifted against the invaders, Fu Zuoyi initiated an offensive toward the Bailing Temple, the rear base of the enemy, well-stocked and defended by 3,000 men under Prince Demchugdongrub. Fu Zuoyi ordered the 2nd Cavalry Division, along with the 211th and 315th Brigades, the 21st Artillery Regiment, and a convoy of 20 trucks and 24 armored vehicles to assault the Bailing Temple as quickly as possible. Taking advantage of the Mongolian chaos, Fu Zuoyi's 35th Brigade executed a flanking maneuver west of the Bailing Temple amid a severe snowstorm.   At 1 AM on the 24th, the battle for the Bailing Temple commenced as the Chinese engaged the Mongolians for the fortified positions around the temple. From 2 to 4 AM, the Chinese advanced closer to the temple walls, facing artillery and machine-gun fire. They launched desperate frontal assaults against the city gates, suffering heavy losses. A fierce stalemate ensued, with Japanese aerial bombardments causing significant casualties to the Chinese forces. Fu Zuoyi subsequently ordered all armored vehicles to converge at the main city gate. Despite intense fire, the armored cars managed to breach the gate, allowing Chinese infantry to flood into the temple area. The resulting carnage within the temple walls led to 900 Mongol deaths, with 300 captured as the rest fled. The Chinese suffered 300 casualties but secured the strategically vital rear base, along with a substantial stockpile of provisions, including 500 barrels of petrol, 600 rifles, 10 machine guns, vehicles, and field guns. Following the devastating defeat at Bailing Temple, the invaders regrouped at Xilamuleng Temple. On the 28th, the Japanese sent 100 vehicles to transport 3,000 troops to prepare for a significant counteroffensive to recapture Bailing Temple. On the 29th, Wang Ying personally led 2,000 cavalry north of Shangdu to Taolin in an attempt to contain the enemy. However, after he left the bulk of his forces at Xilamuleng Temple, officers from the Grand Han Righteous Army secretly began negotiating to defect to the Chinese side, undermining the forces needed for the counterattack against Bailing Temple.   The counteroffensive commenced on December 2nd, with 10 armored vehicles and 1,000 Mongol troops leading the charge at 6 AM. They were pushed back by the heavily fortified 211th Brigade, which was well-supplied with machine guns and artillery. The following day, at 3 AM, the Mongols attempted a surprise attack but faced an ambush as they crept toward the temple. They incurred hundreds of casualties, with 230 men either captured or having defected. After this, the counterattack stalled, as the Mongol forces couldn't approach within 3 miles of the temple. Subsequently, the Chinese 2nd Cavalry Division launched a pincer maneuver, causing significant casualties among the invaders. By 9 AM, the enemy had suffered 500 casualties and was in retreat. At 7 PM, Fu Zuoyi ordered another counteroffensive. By the next morning, hundreds more had been lost, and several hundred soldiers were captured. With such heavy losses, the defense of Xilamuleng Temple weakened significantly, prompting more officers to defect to the Chinese. Late on the 4th, Fu Zuoyi assembled a force comprising two cavalry regiments, one infantry regiment, one artillery battalion, four armored vehicles, and a squadron of cars to launch a nighttime assault on Xilamuleng Temple.   Meanwhile, the 2nd Cavalry Division clashed with Wang Ying's cavalry 30 miles northeast of Wulanhua. Wang Ying's 2,000 cavalry had been raiding nearby villages to create diversions, drawing enemy forces away from the Bailing-Xilamuleng theater. By the 9th, Wang Ying's cavalry were encircled in Xiaobei, where they were nearly annihilated, with Wang escaping with around a hundred guards toward Changpei. On the 7th, some Grand Han Righteous Army officers set in motion plans to defect to the Chinese side. Early on the 9th, these officers led their men to invade the residence of Japanese advisors, killing all 27 Japanese officers under Colonel Obama. Simultaneously, Fu Zuoyi's forces executed a flanking maneuver against the Xilamuleng Temple amidst the chaos. With mass defections, the Chinese forces surged into the temple area, resulting in the invader army disintegrating in confusion and surrender. After seizing the temple, the invaders were routed, their lines of communication severed, and only isolated pockets continued to resist. Taking advantage of the confusion, Fu Zuoyi launched simultaneous attacks, attempting to capture Shangdu. However, Yan Xishan sent him a telegram, ordering him to halt, stating that Shangdu fell under the jurisdiction of Shanxi and not Suiyuan.   In response to the loss, Tanaka planned a counteroffensive with Qin's troops, but Chiang kai-shek commanded a strong defense of Pailingmiao, successfully outmaneuvering Tanaka's strategies. The resurgence of Chinese forces led to the disintegration of Qin's troops, who revolted and eventually joined the Nationalist army. The Kwantung Army aimed to redeploy its forces for recovery but faced opposition from Tokyo, which criticized the situation. After Chiang kai-shek was kidnapped by Zhang Xueliang on December 12, Tanaka and Prince De seized the opportunity to reassess their strategy. Ultimately, the Kwantung Army decided to abandon efforts to reclaim Pailingmiao, marking the official end of hostilities on December 21. The Suiyuan incident ultimately strengthened Chinese resolve against Japan and increased international distrust.   The defeat of Japan's proxy forces inspired many Chinese to advocate for a more vigorous resistance against the Japanese. The triumph in Suiyuan was celebrated throughout China and surprised the international media, marking the first occasion where the Chinese army successfully halted a Japanese unit. Delegations traveled from as distant as southern Chinese provinces to encourage the defenders to continue their fight. Captured Japanese weapons and equipment served as proof of Japan's involvement in the conflict, despite Japan's Foreign Minister Hachirō Arita claiming that "Japan was not involved in this conflict in Suiyuan at all." After his defeat, Prince Demchugdongrub and his Inner Mongolian troops retreated to northern Chahar, where he had to reconstruct his army due to significant losses. The Japanese implemented new regulations for the Mongolian Army to enhance its effectiveness, and efforts to recruit new soldiers commenced.   I would like to take this time to remind you all that this podcast is only made possible through the efforts of Kings and Generals over at Youtube. Please go subscribe to Kings and Generals over at Youtube and to continue helping us produce this content please check out www.patreon.com/kingsandgenerals. If you are still hungry after that, give my personal channel a look over at The Pacific War Channel at Youtube, it would mean a lot to me. More incidents and more battles to seize territory raged in North China. However things did not go according to plan for the Japanese and their puppets. The tides had turned, and now a more angry and invigorating China would begin lashing out against the encroachment. It was only a matter of time before a full blown war was declared. 

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Bastion Blaque, battle-hardened ranger and erstwhile captain of the Sonnerian royal guard. Canary Shye, Placid Guardian and master of the Cyclic Hand School of Combat. Quarter Tomm, high arcanist of the hundred burroughs and virtuoso conductor of the elements.Powerful alone, together they were the famed adventurers known as the IRON TRIGON. Which is why, Vinnor Jekk, heterodox cleric of the Way of Fearless Truth hired them when he needed protection for his would-be-protege, the girl of prophecy. Setting out from Verus, capital of the Holy Protectorate, they eschewed train and carriage, traveling surreptitiously across the savannah, hidden in mountains' shadow, towards the seaside village of Salann where their wide-eyed charge awaited  And as they learned, with ward in tow, she was not alone in awaiting them. Just halfway to their destination, in moonbright night, AMBUSH. Exhaustion. Blinding light. Confusion. Blades unsheathing. The sound of shouting. Magic unfettered. A poisonous air. The cry of death. Was it simple luck or evidence of the prophecy that the young novice they were sheltering escaped that night? That she stumbled forward, alive, into the warm dark. That her protectors had not failed her, in the end, and that she moved now towards new bodyguards, unlikely bodyguards. Not quite heroes, but fellow travelers, if from worlds so unlike her own.  And with death behind her, and rendezvous with a fated future ahead, she wondered if that wasn't better, maybe? To spend some time not with champions of virtue or mythic figures, but with regular Perpetuans just like her.  This week on Perpetua: The Shadow of the Dragon Tower Pt. 1 Perpetua Guide [In Progress v.01] Hey everyone, we made it to release! Welcome to this new FAQ for Perpetua. Because the site's system is Biased towards walkthroughs that are A) oldest B) most updated, I'm releasing this guide on day 1 even though it's pretty slim right now! And unlike some other FAQ writers, I'm not just copying whatever they say in the “official guide.” So that means you can actually TRUST what's here. Anyway, on to the good stuff! Playable Characters - Western Scenario [PPCW] Elena Millefiori (she/her) [EMPC] Identity: Megadungeon Hostess Theme: Tourism Origin: Passika Megadungeon Rillspur Classes: Chanter, Spiritualist, Elementalist Stats: DEX 6, INS 10, MIG 6, WLP 10 The Prelude did NOT make me think that the Passikan dungeons had "hostesses" but whatever! Elena is the western party's de facto combat mage. Don't be fooled by her looks, she's one of the hardest hitting members in the party for SURE. Yes, she has those bard-like chants, and those are cool, but let me tell you, her elementalism spells pack a punch. Starter Tip: Her BARRIER spell is essential in the early game before you start to get better armor. Always keep it up! Jonathan (he/him) [JNPC] Identity: An elderly Terrapine gear-head Theme: Curiosity Origin: Clay Ridge Classes: Tinkerer, Loremaster Stats: DEX 8, INS 10, MIG 6, WLP 8 Remember this guy from Prelude!? Everyone was debating whether any of the demo characters were gonna show up in the full game, and basically NO ONE thought about the weird turtle man. But here he is! He's a "gear head," which means he can make magical gadgets and devices. Yes that means to use him right, you really have to learn how to craft and how to manage your IP. BUT if you do, it really pays off.  Starter Tip: Jonathan is MORE THAN JUST HIS MAGICANNON. Yes it's powerful. But his Magispheres are great too. Remember to use Acceleration! "Uncle Nicky" Nikolas "Niko Da Shark" Dashiell (he/him) [UNPC] Identity: Redeemed Scoundrel Chef Theme: Anger Origin: Sonnerean Classes: Dark Blade, Gourmet Stats: Dex 10, INS 8, MIG 8, WLP 6 I have to say I did NOT expect this guy's backstory (mobster turned traveling chef? Cool!)! I also really didn't expect how much his unique cooking mechanics change every layer of the game. Unlike in the East scenario, traveling with this group always has a benefit because you're constantly finding new ingredients. He's also definitely the best physical damage dealer this party has. Plus, the way he gets furious in combat is hilarious.  Starter tip: Give him the best armor you can, because even though he isn't a tank, a lot of his abilities are based on getting hit. Veile Lynndel (she/her) [VLPC] Identity: Chosen Priestess Theme: Duty Origin: Pastoral Chapel of Salann Classes: Orator, Entropist Stats: DEX 6, INS 10, MIG 6, WLP 10 I guess I can't say for sure, but this “girl of prophecy” is definitely one of those high potential characters who will get way, way better as you level her up. That doesn't mean her starting skill set is weak, it's just that she's very support focused in the early game. Interestingly: She has the same starting stats as Elena—and I think it's funny that they keep having scenes together where they're sort of compared/contrasted. Starter tip: The ability Lucky 7 is BROKEN. Don't forget that if you have a low number “saved” in your Lucky slot, you can use it on a great roll just to cycle it out and put something better in!   Hosted by Austin Walker (austinwalker.bsky.social) Featuring Janine Hawkins (bleatingheart.bsky.social) Sylvi Bullet (sylvibullet.bsky.social), Ali Acampora (ali-online.bsky.social), Art Martinez-Tebbel (amtebbel.bsky.social), Jack de Quidt (notquitereal.bsky.social), Keith J Carberry (keithjcarberry.contentburger.biz) and Andrew Lee Swan (swandre3000.bsky.social) Produced by Ali Acampora Music by Jack de Quidt (available on bandcamp) Cover Art by Ben McEntee (https://linktr.ee/benmce.art) With thanks to Amelia Renee, Arthur B., Aster Maragos, Bill Kaszubski, Cassie Jones, Clark, DB, Daniel Laloggia, Diana Crowley, Edwin Adelsberger, Emrys, Greg Cobb, Ian O'Dea, Ian Urbina, Irina A., Jack Shirai, Jake Strang, Katie Diekhaus, Ken George, Konisforce, Kristina Harris Esq, L Tantivy, Lawson Coleman, Mark Conner, Mike & Ruby, Muna A, Nat Knight, Olive Perry, Quinn Pollock, Robert Lasica, Shawn Drape, Shawn Hall, Summer Rose, TeganEden, Thomas Whitney, Voi, chocoube, deepFlaw, fen, & weakmint This episode was made with support from listeners like you! 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This week, we take a breath. In a world spinning faster than a speedcubing final, we step away from bond yields and geopolitics and lean into something more human: imagination. We swap global crises for quiet joys, from a Rubik's cube competition in Wicklow to the power of storytelling in uncertain times. As we always say, economics is about life and today we are joined by bestselling novelist Elif Shafak, to explore how fiction helps us make sense of chaos, how literature bridges the political and the personal, and why sometimes the most radical act in a crisis-ridden world is to imagine differently. Join the gang! https://plus.acast.com/s/the-david-mcwilliams-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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