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In the hustle of navigating an ever-evolving world of architecture, design, and hospitality, the experience and wisdom of a seasoned expert can be a lighthouse in the fog. Carl Wee, the dynamic vice president of Technical Services at Wyndham Hotels and Resorts, is precisely that beacon. Born and educated in the bustling city-state of Singapore and holding an impressive Master's degree in Architecture, Carl has contributed significantly to the development of over 350 properties across the Asia Pacific. In this interview, Carl shares his insights on design, leadership, and the global perspectives essential to his work. This conversation is a must-listen for architects, hoteliers, or anyone intrigued by the intersection of culture, design, and business. You will walk away with a deeper understanding of how to navigate the challenges and opportunities that come with large-scale international projects.Here are the reasons why you should listen to the full interview:Learn how to navigate the balance between functional design and aesthetic appeal in hospitality.Discover the critical role of understanding cultural differences when building properties abroad.Understand the concept of reputation management and its importance in maintaining a thriving business in the long term.Resources Carl Wee's LinkedInWyndham Hotels and ResortsInterview Highlights The Importance of Product Understanding in Efficient Service DeliveryVisiting properties to assess challenges and space limitations.Developing an in-depth understanding of the product for efficient services."Understanding every single product will allow us to give more efficient service conditions."The Role of Reputation Management in Long-term Business SuccessThe existence of reputation management as an industry.How companies can spin bad publicity."If you're in business for the long term, the best way to do business is with love."Navigating Challenges in Property Development across CountriesAddressing issues with local authorities.Prioritizing fire life safety in all properties.Understanding and respecting cultural differences."Cultural differences are pretty important. Whatever you design, you build. It has to make money." The Influence of Trends in Hotel DesignCapitalizing on popular trends in hotel design.Being mindful of location when considering the hotel's primary purpose. Hotels can be designed based on popular trends like Pokemon Go. You have to be very aware as to your location."Support the show

Ecclesiastes 1Everything Is Meaningless (v 1-11)Wisdom Is Meaningless (v 12-18)**********Scriptures taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version ®, NIV ® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc. Used with permission. All rights reserved worldwide.The “NIV”, “New International Version”, “Biblica”, “International Bible Society” and the Biblica Logo are trademarks registered in the United States Patent and Trademark Office by Biblica, Inc.  Used with permission.BIBLICA, THE INTERNATIONAL BIBLE SOCIETY, provides God's Word to people through Bible translation & Bible publishing, and Bible engagement in Africa, Asia Pacific, Europe, Latin America, the Middle East, and North America. Through its worldwide reach, Biblica engages people with God's Word so that their lives are transformed through a relationship with Jesus Christ.Support the showSupport the show

God is at work globally in all kinds of amazing ways. James and Mia are giving you a glimpse into that in this episode, where James describes his recent trip to visit mission partners in the Asia Pacific region. Find out how his experiences overseas can also stir up wonder for all the ways God is at work in your own life. If you find this podcast helpful, please help spread the word: rate, review, and subscribe!

Proverbs 31Sayings of King Lemuel (v 1-9)Epilogue: The Wife of Noble Character (v 10-31)**********Scriptures taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version ®, NIV ® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc. Used with permission. All rights reserved worldwide.The “NIV”, “New International Version”, “Biblica”, “International Bible Society” and the Biblica Logo are trademarks registered in the United States Patent and Trademark Office by Biblica, Inc.  Used with permission.BIBLICA, THE INTERNATIONAL BIBLE SOCIETY, provides God's Word to people through Bible translation & Bible publishing, and Bible engagement in Africa, Asia Pacific, Europe, Latin America, the Middle East, and North America. Through its worldwide reach, Biblica engages people with God's Word so that their lives are transformed through a relationship with Jesus Christ.Support the showSupport the show

“I cannot recall a moment where we have seen this kind of openly expressed antisemitism.” Dr. Remko Leemhuis, AJC Berlin Director, sums up the state of antisemitism in Germany post-October 7 with this chilling statement. Hear from Leemhuis, along with Asia Pacific Institute (API) Assistant Director Hana Rudolph, and AJC Abu Dhabi Director Marc Sievers, on how the October 7 Hamas massacre of Israelis has impacted Jews in Germany, Asia, the Pacific Islands, and the United Arab Emirates. *The views and opinions expressed by guests do not necessarily reflect the views or position of AJC.  Episode Lineup:  (0:40) Hana Rudolph (7:18) Remko Leemhuis (15:20) Marc Sievers Show Notes: Take action to bring all hostages home now. Listen – People of the Pod on the Israel-Hamas War: Global Antisemitism Report Part 1: What It's Like to Be Jewish in Europe, Latin America, and South Africa Right Now What Happens Next: AJC's Avital Leibovich on the Hostage Deal and Challenges Ahead What Would You Do If Your Son Was Kidnapped by Hamas? The Good, the Bad, and the Death Threats: What It's Like to Be a Jewish College Student Right Now Mai Gutman Was Supposed to Be at the Music Festival: IDF Lone Soldier Recounts Harrowing Week Responding to Hamas Terror: IsraAID CEO on How You Can Help Israelis Right Now Learn: Debunking the False Equivalency Between Israeli Hostages and Palestinian Prisoners How much do you know about Hamas? Try to ace our quiz and expose the truth about the terror group today. Follow People of the Pod on your favorite podcast app, and learn more at AJC.org/PeopleofthePod You can reach us at: peopleofthepod@ajc.org If you've appreciated this episode, please be sure to tell your friends, and rate and review us on Apple Podcasts. Transcript of Interview with Hana Rudolph, Remko Leemhuis, and Marc Sievers: Manya Brachear Pashman: American Jewish Committee has 14 international offices around the world. This week, we checked in with some of those offices to learn what they're seeing and hearing on the ground since the October 7 Hamas terrorist attack on Israel. In an earlier installment, we took you to Europe, Africa, and Latin America. Our journey continues today in Asia, Berlin, and Abu Dhabi.  We started in South and East Asia, and the Pacific Islands. Since the director of the Asia Pacific Institute (API) [Shira Loewenberg] was en route to Indonesia, we caught up with Assistant Director Hana Rudolph. Hana, let's start with Indonesia, a predominantly Muslim country, the country with the world's largest Muslim population. In fact, where AJC has made tremendous inroads in recent years engaging with faith and political leaders. What has the response to the October 7 attacks been there? Hana Rudolph:  The Indonesian government doesn't have ties with Israel, though it does support a two state solution. So we don't expect there to be a vocal kind of support for Israel. But the anti semitism and the conspiracy theories, the false narratives happen incredibly alarming. There was a rally on November 5, a pro Palestinian rally, and rally organizers think that there were 2 million people who turned out for that. So we're talking huge numbers.  The prevailing narrative there is really that Israel is the indiscriminate aggressor, they are just killing women and children for no reason in Gaza. There's very little mention of Hamas' massacre on October 7, and that's the narrative.  AJC has taken several delegations of Indonesians to Israel for our Project Interchange. A lot of our alumni had been receiving death threats. And we're not talking about death threats for posts that they're actively making right now in support of Israel. We're talking about death threats because, you know, some long time ago, when they were on this delegation, they posted something that was seen as something pro-Israel, and now they're receiving this kind of pushback and hate and condemnation for it. Manya Brachear Pashman:   You mentioned the dominant narrative. Are there other narratives developing? Hana Rudolph:  One of the most, I think, notable and disappointing reactions across our region has been China. China refused to condemn Hamas' terrorist attack on October 7. And there has been a notable uptick in antisemitic rhetoric across Chinese social media platforms, which, as you know, are heavily censored when the government chooses to do so. So here the government is choosing not to censor. And in fact, several state-run institutions are actively promoting radically antisemitic content. So I'll give you a few examples. CCCB describes Jews as accounting for 3% of the US population and manipulating and controlling, in their words, 70% of the country's wealth. The China Internet Information Center compared Israel to the Nazis.  And these are, of course, narratives that, you know, once they're once they're put out there, they're being actively promoted and popularized by other social media influencers. So the content that's being generated, you know, as a result goes far beyond even those examples. We've noticed that there are several major Chinese map platforms that are no longer labeling Israel as a country, you know, they'll demarcate the borders, they'll identify cities, but you don't see Israel labeled.  Most likely, China is seeing the current conflicts within the context of the US versus China and this whole conflict is just another opportunity to champion itself as the leader of the developing world. You know, it's a continued strengthening of the China, Russia, Iran, North Korea bloc of malign actors.  It's just very laughable, really, that China is maintaining what is described to be a position of neutrality, when one, it won't condemn Hamas' attack; two, it won't condemn antisemitism. But instead, it'll explicitly denounce Israel for quote, going beyond self defense, and, again, in the foreign minister's words, collectively punishing the Gaza people in its counterstrike.  Manya Brachear Pashman:   What are we seeing in Australia, where the Jewish community numbers about 100,000? I know historically, antisemitic incidents per capita have remained low there.  Hana Rudolph:  The Australian government has, by and large, really supported Israel in the same way that the US has. But the politics and public sentiment also look a lot like here. So there's been growing pressure for the government to call for a ceasefire, things like that. The uptick in antisemitism also looks a lot like here. It's been very alarming. There's actually a very sizable Jewish community in Australia. It's about 100,000, and Australia has the largest number of Holocaust survivors per capita, just to give some context.  Since October 7, the Executive Council of Australian Jewry has documented 221 incidents of antisemitism, so we're just talking about one month. This includes threats to Jewish schools and synagogues, property damage, even a few physical assaults. There has also been large pro-Palestinian demonstrations. I think the one that probably everyone signed in the news is a demonstration on October 9. So we're talking just two days after the attack. Outside of the Sydney Opera House where pro-Palestinian protesters were chanting ‘Gas the Jews.' Manya Brachear Pashman:   Remarks and resolutions coming out of the United Nations General Assembly have shown little support for Israel since the beginning of this conflict. There was a resolution calling for a truce this week. There's one calling on Israel to withdraw from the Golan Heights, the buffer between Israel and yet another hostile neighbor, Syria. How have the nations in the Asia Pacific voted on these resolutions?  Hana Rudolph: I would say that the most kind of encouraging signs coming out of some of these countries have really been in terms of the government's position. So I want to especially highlight Japan, South Korea, and India. These are all countries that have joined the U.S. in condemning Hamas' attack on October 7, affirming Israel's right to self defense. They all abstained from a recent UN General Assembly resolution that called for an immediate humanitarian truce. And the reason why they abstained is because there has been a Canadian amendment to unequivocally condemn Hamas terrorist attacks and demanding immediate release of hostages.  This amendment was backed by the U.S. but was rejected by the resolution. And so these three countries all abstained. We see it as a positive. The Marshall Islands and Micronesia Islands, both Pacific Islands, voted against it. They have always been strong supporters of Israel. We're incredibly grateful for that relationship. …. Manya Brachear Pashman: Since October 7, AJC Berlin director Remko Leemhuis has taken two German delegations to Israel to speak with hostages' families, to see the homes raided by Hamas, and understand the military operation underway there. Remko joined us from Berlin to speak about those missions, but also to talk about what he's seeing and hearing back home. Remko Leemhuis:  We had an attack on a synagogue here in the center of Berlin that was attacked with Molotov cocktails, even though there was police protection. We had the homes of people marked with a star of David. You know, where members of the Jewish community live. And these are the things that happened sort of outside of demonstrations–we had people that have been threatened, because they were wearing a kippah or are visibly Jewish. And when we look at the demonstrations, we see what we've seen, this is nothing too new. All sorts of expressions of antisemitism beginning with, from the river to the sea. People chanting that. We're also seeing that they compare what's happening in Gaza with the shoah, so, Holocaust trivialization.  Again, we see attacks on police officers, and thinly veiled, classic antisemitic stereotypes. You know, they're not saying the Jews but saying, you know, the Zionist. And that's also something not too new, but the how forceful these things press.  We're also seeing attacks against the press, and saying that the press is lying, and they're always, you know, portraying them in the wrong way and using chants that are hard to translate, but that, up until now, we've mostly seen right wing manifestations. So it's very weird to see how they're now using the same slogans.  We've seen it across the board, in every region in every major city. We don't have numbers, over the past month or so. But I can tell you that, for example, in the first week, after October 7, we had 202, antisemitic incidents that were recorded by a different NGO. And that was just the first week after, after October 7.  And we had until the end of October, 80 antisemitic crimes that have been registered with the police and the authorities. So we've seen it across the board and online, but especially during demonstrations, so called pro-Palestinian demonstrations, where we have seen violence–violence against the police, but obviously also expressions of antisemitism and very clear expressions of antisemitism. That's been frightening, to be honest, because we have seen, you know, these kinds of before during other rounds of conflict between Hamas and Israel, but this time, it's just the sheer number and the openness is pretty stunning. And I cannot recall a moment where we have seen this kind of openly expressed antisemitism. Manya Brachear Pashman:   Are you also hearing it from government leaders? Remko Leemhuis:  I have to say that, especially for Germany, that the government, the ministers, they are all very clear in their support for Israel. And this is obviously not a winning theme for them, oftentimes, but the chancellor is very straightforward in his support for Israel, on numerous occasions.  The Economy Minister Habeck, has put out a video that got a lot of attention, where he very clearly addresses antisemitism. Antisemitism coming from the left, so sort of his own, he's from the Green Party. So when he's talking about antisemitism from the left, he's sort of talking about where he is coming from. And I think that's always a good starting point for people when they talk about antisemitism always, start by addressing it in your own sort of political spectrum and not pointing fingers at others.  And so I think that this is a very good sign. And today, we're weeks after October 7, and they're still very forceful in their support for Israel, which, again, given the pictures that we unfortunately see coming out of Gaza, I wouldn't have imagined that it would be the case, but it still is. So that is, that is good.  What is still lacking, in my opinion is, or something that we've seen over the past years, and now seeing much more, that there's a gap between sort of the political class, if you like to call political class and or politicians and mainstream society.  Manya Brachear Pashman:   But then again, government leaders have had the opportunity to see the battleground firsthand, right? I mean, you've taken two delegations now, can you tell us what they've seen, what they've heard?  Remko Leemhuis:  I was on two missions. The first mission, this was a delegation with members of parliament, members of the European Parliament and other national parliaments in the European Union, including two German Members of Parliament. That was my first mission to Israel since October 7.  And I can say that, obviously, seeing it firsthand among, you know, we had obviously political meetings and meeting with lawmakers in Israel, members of Knesset, but we also went to Kfar Aza, one of the kibbutzim that was attacked on October 7. And we met with survivors' families from there, with families whose loved ones have been abducted, and are now hostages in Gaza. And I think that seeing this firsthand, hearing it firsthand, from the families there's nothing that can substitute for that.  You can read a lot, you can watch everything that's in the news or on TV, but being there yourself really has really an impact on people and gives them a better understanding of what Israel is facing and what the enemy is that Israel is facing. My second trip was with the Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee, and again, it's someone to be there and be able to go into one of these, you know, small houses which seem like frozen in time. And I mean, nothing has been touched and it looks like it looked on this Saturday morning and in some houses you think, the inhabitants or the people who live there are just out for a while and will come back. Then you go through these houses and then you get to the safety room or the security room and bomb shelter. And you see what happened in that house and that obviously people have died there. And then again, speaking to the families, to the survivors, and seeing how desperate they are.  It's something that no one will ever forget who was there and will impact everyone going forward and obviously will also have an impact on how they view the ongoing military operation in Gaza, differently than somebody who's just seeing it from the news. …. Manya Brachear Pashman:   In addition to its Jerusalem office, AJC also has a Middle East presence in Abu Dhabi. With us to discuss how Israel's Abraham Accords partner United Arab Emirates has been reacting to the news is AJC Abu Dhabi Director Marc Sievers. Marc, welcome to People of the Pod.   Marc Sievers: Hi, Manya. Great to be with you. Manya Brachear Pashman:   You are right there in the region, in the neighborhood, if you will. Tell us what you're seeing or hearing and do you feel safe? What's top of mind there? Marc Sievers: Certainly there's a great concern about the potential for escalation. We hear that, it comes up in almost every discussion. Certainly, it's bad enough to see the combat and the situation in Gaza. But there's been concern from the beginning that it could spread to Israel's northern border with Lebanon, with Syria, even potentially, to Iran directly, although I think that's quite unlikely. But it's not entirely out of the realm of the possible.  But I think the US military presence in that sense, in the two aircraft carrier groups that are in the waters in the Mediterranean and the Red Sea. There is a significant US military presence that's been brought into the region to help deter an escalation, an expansion of the fighting to Lebanon and Syria. Manya Brachear Pashman:   Does the tiny Jewish community there feel safe? Marc Sievers: First of all, threatening or commenting in a hostile manner toward people here because of their race or their religion or their nationality is a crime. It's taken very seriously. There have been a few cases of Jewish people. Not anyone I'm directly involved with, but I heard about who took some complaints to the police and the police took legal action. So there is a legal basis to ban any expression, public expressions of antisemitism. The messages we've received are to keep a bit of a low profile, you know, avoid being obvious or provocative. But other than that, everything's normal. I walk around the city, I drive myself, I go to a lot of public places. I feel perfectly comfortable. I don't feel any particular tension. I'm sure if there were any threats, specific threats that we would be notified. I'm not aware of any.  Look, it's a difficult period and emotions run high. And certainly emotions are high in Israel, but they're also high across the Arab world. There is a lot of, as I said earlier, a lot of concern for Palestinian civilians. I think, to some extent, Hamas has managed to project itself, particularly through social media, as the embodiment of the Palestinian people in a way that's kind of hard for us to understand, but it's out there. And that is a factor.  Here the Israeli embassy is open and functioning. And there's also a consulate in Dubai that is open and functioning. My understanding is that at least Israeli ambassadors in the other countries, including Egypt and Jordan have been asked to come home, not because they've been kicked out, but out of security concerns. So I think it also speaks highly of the environment in the UAE, that the Israeli diplomatic missions are still here. Manya Brachear Pashman:   But will the relationships that AJC has built, that Israel has built through the Abraham Accords, are they strained? Or is your work continuing through all of this? Marc Sievers: As I keep saying this is a difficult period. But I think we're all hoping that we'll all get through this together and that there will be a new situation after the military campaign is completed, that we want to see the hostages released safely. And that's very much on people's minds.  A number of people here have family or friends who either died on October 7, or in some cases were kidnapped or they know somebody who was. So we share that concern and hope with all of the Jewish people around the world. That's certainly on our minds, but I'm very hopeful still that we will get past this and that there will be new opportunities to rebuild some of what's been disrupted. And there's no question that things have been disrupted, that's just a fact. Manya Brachear Pashman: Marc, Remko, Hana, thank you all for joining us. Be sure to listen to our previous episode from earlier this week featuring updates from Paris, Latin America, and Africa. And last week, before fighting resumed, we spoke with AJC Jerusalem Director Avital Leibovitch about Israel's efforts to root out Hamas and bring the rest of the hostages home.   

Proverbs 30Sayings of Agur (v 1-33)**********Scriptures taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version ®, NIV ® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc. Used with permission. All rights reserved worldwide.The “NIV”, “New International Version”, “Biblica”, “International Bible Society” and the Biblica Logo are trademarks registered in the United States Patent and Trademark Office by Biblica, Inc.  Used with permission.BIBLICA, THE INTERNATIONAL BIBLE SOCIETY, provides God's Word to people through Bible translation & Bible publishing, and Bible engagement in Africa, Asia Pacific, Europe, Latin America, the Middle East, and North America. Through its worldwide reach, Biblica engages people with God's Word so that their lives are transformed through a relationship with Jesus Christ.Support the showSupport the show

Proverbs 29More Proverbs of Solomon (v 1-27)**********Scriptures taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version ®, NIV ® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc. Used with permission. All rights reserved worldwide.The “NIV”, “New International Version”, “Biblica”, “International Bible Society” and the Biblica Logo are trademarks registered in the United States Patent and Trademark Office by Biblica, Inc.  Used with permission.BIBLICA, THE INTERNATIONAL BIBLE SOCIETY, provides God's Word to people through Bible translation & Bible publishing, and Bible engagement in Africa, Asia Pacific, Europe, Latin America, the Middle East, and North America. Through its worldwide reach, Biblica engages people with God's Word so that their lives are transformed through a relationship with Jesus Christ.Support the showSupport the show

In this episode Frank Ricciardi shares his entrepreneurial journey, his experiences with burnout, and the story behind Maavee's name. He discusses the importance of personalized wellness, the convergence of healthcare and wellness, and the role of Maavee in curating the best wellness products and services. Frank also highlights the significance of employers offering personalized well-being services to their employees.   Frank is currently the founder and CEO of Maavee, a consumer-led "population wellness" SaaS platform that connects humans to their highly personal, fluid and lifelong journeys.Frank began his career with Andersen Consulting (now Accenture) where he focused on product lifecycle management and salesforce effectiveness in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries for companies such as Astra-Merck, AstraZeneca and Amgen.In 1999, Frank “caught the Internet wave” and worked for several technology companies at the forefront of their respective fields including more.com and DigitalThink. From 2005 to 2018, he served on the executive team at Cornerstone OnDemand, one of the most successful cloud software companies in the world. During his tenure, he architected the company's client retention and growth capabilities including its innovative client success model, launched and led its international businesses in Israel and nine countries in Asia-Pacific, and finally served as Chief Customer Officer. Over the 13 years that Frank called Cornerstone home, the company grew from $0.5 million to just shy of $500 million in annual revenue with a successful IPO in March 2011. After a short break from the corporate world to reset, Frank served as the Chief Business Officer for Thrive Global, founded by Arianna Huffington, where he led the pivot from a media and content company to a technology company.Los Angeles is home; however Frank spends about half of his time outside of the U.S.A. being a global citizen. He has also lived in Philadelphia, San Francisco, Hong Kong, Tokyo, London, Healdsburg, and Antibes.   Ways to connect with Frank: Website: www.gomaavee.com Frank's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fricciardi/Maavee's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/maavee/Maavee's Instagram: https://instagram.com/gomaavee   Whether you are a C-Suite Leader of today or tomorrow, take charge of your career with confidence and leverage the insights of The CEO's Compass: Your Guide to Get Back on Track.  To learn more about The CEO's Compass, you can get your copy here: https://amzn.to/3AKiflR    Other episodes you'll enjoy: C-Suite Goal Setting: How To Create A Roadmap For Your Career Success - http://bit.ly/3XwI55n Natalya Berdikyan: Investing in Yourself to Serve Others on Apple Podcasts -http://bit.ly/3ZMx8yw Questions to Guarantee You Accomplish Your Goals - http://bit.ly/3QASvym  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Proverbs 28More Proverbs of Solomon (v 1-28)**********Scriptures taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version ®, NIV ® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc. Used with permission. All rights reserved worldwide.The “NIV”, “New International Version”, “Biblica”, “International Bible Society” and the Biblica Logo are trademarks registered in the United States Patent and Trademark Office by Biblica, Inc.  Used with permission.BIBLICA, THE INTERNATIONAL BIBLE SOCIETY, provides God's Word to people through Bible translation & Bible publishing, and Bible engagement in Africa, Asia Pacific, Europe, Latin America, the Middle East, and North America. Through its worldwide reach, Biblica engages people with God's Word so that their lives are transformed through a relationship with Jesus Christ.Support the showSupport the show

What made a white college kid from the midwest decide to move to the other side of the world to live in China?! In this episode, we're joined by Nick Anderson, an LA-based Mandarin teacher who spent his formative young adult years living in China and other Asia-Pacific countries learning and teaching Mandarin. We talk about what that experience was like, compounded with his experience coming out and living his best life as a gay man while abroad. Despite what many may think, Nick's experience being gay in China was overall quite positive - although, we discuss how that experience contrasts with local queer people who are more subjected to the local cultural norms, pressures, and regulations. After his many years abroad and his ongoing work helping individuals, businesses, moviemakers, and more understand the Chinese culture and language, Nick continues to have a strong passion for and connection to Mandarin and the various cultures that the language bridges. If you're interested in working with or connecting with Nick, check out his website, his Mandarin-based Discord community, and TikTok at the below links: Website: https://www.mandarinstudies.com CHINATOWN Discord community: https://discord.gg/RGXmJD9CvC TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@queermandarin --- Follow us on Instagram at @whereareyoufrompod and on TikTok at @whereareyoufrompod --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/butwhereareyoureallyfrom/support

Proverbs 27More Proverbs of Solomon (v 1-27)**********Scriptures taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version ®, NIV ® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc. Used with permission. All rights reserved worldwide.The “NIV”, “New International Version”, “Biblica”, “International Bible Society” and the Biblica Logo are trademarks registered in the United States Patent and Trademark Office by Biblica, Inc.  Used with permission.BIBLICA, THE INTERNATIONAL BIBLE SOCIETY, provides God's Word to people through Bible translation & Bible publishing, and Bible engagement in Africa, Asia Pacific, Europe, Latin America, the Middle East, and North America. Through its worldwide reach, Biblica engages people with God's Word so that their lives are transformed through a relationship with Jesus Christ.Support the showSupport the show

Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley are joined by Adam Ramsey to discuss God's law and limits.Questions Covered in This Episode:What's your new book about? Why did you write it?Why does God include rest into the law?How does the law limit God's people?How does God's law in the Torah serve as a witness to us of what God invites his rescued people into?What have you learned about bringing the wisdom of God to the temptations of a world of limitless living?Can you explain, “You shall not boil a young goat in its mother's milk”?Resources Mentioned in this EpisodeExodus 23:10-19“Truth on Fire” by Adam Ramsey“Faithfully Present” by Adam RamseyGuest Bio:Adam Ramsey leads Liberti Church on the Gold Coast of Australia. He serves as the network director of Acts 29 Asia Pacific and he is the author of Truth on Fire: Gazing at God until your Heart Sings and Faithfully Present: Embracing the Limits of Where and When God Has You.Sponsors:Interested in free theological training? Midwestern Seminary recently released three new classes through their For the Church Institute. Study for free and at your own pace through FTCI today! Learn more and sign up at ftcinstitute.comTo learn more about our sponsors please visit our website.Follow Us:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | WebsiteOur Sister Podcasts:The Family Discipleship Podcast | Confronting Christianity | Starting Place | Tiny TheologiansSupport Training the Church and Become a Patron:patreon.com/trainingthechurch.

Proverbs 26More Proverbs of Solomon (v 1-28)**********Scriptures taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version ®, NIV ® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc. Used with permission. All rights reserved worldwide.The “NIV”, “New International Version”, “Biblica”, “International Bible Society” and the Biblica Logo are trademarks registered in the United States Patent and Trademark Office by Biblica, Inc.  Used with permission.BIBLICA, THE INTERNATIONAL BIBLE SOCIETY, provides God's Word to people through Bible translation & Bible publishing, and Bible engagement in Africa, Asia Pacific, Europe, Latin America, the Middle East, and North America. Through its worldwide reach, Biblica engages people with God's Word so that their lives are transformed through a relationship with Jesus Christ.Support the showSupport the show

“It's only when we learn to also let go and let other people make suggestions that they can grow and they can become maybe even entrepreneurs of the future.” —Roland Siebelink    Navigating the growth of a business while maintaining control and vision requires a delicate balance of delegation and oversight. The key is to find that sweet spot where you can trust your team members to handle the day-to-day stuff while still keeping your finger on the pulse. By empowering your teams, you not only reap the rewards of their collective brilliance but also create a workplace where individuals feel valued and inspired to excel. After all, business success isn't just about numbers— it's about the people who make it happen. This week, Justine sits with Roland Siebelink, the CEO of Midstage Institute to talk about how entrepreneurs can take ownership of their leadership role while giving their teams room to shine.  Listen in as they discuss leadership challenges that arise as startups scale up their operations and team sizes, key skills founders need to adapt to successfully guide their business to the next phase, how to shift our mindset from being a founder to a facilitator, and practical strategies for using feedback to clear the air after disagreements.    Meet Roland: Roland Siebelink helps tech founders go big without going corporate. He specializes in mid-stage Internet, software, and technology startups. He works with Silicon Valley-style companies in the Americas, EMEA, and Asia/Pacific.   Roland's purpose is to enable founders of tech companies to scale so that they can keep growing their companies while keeping the unique startup zeal and culture. Roland's clients have (or are seeking) venture capital backing and target a trade sale or IPO. His programs target restoring growth momentum, slashing the burn rate, upskilling the team and sustaining a 10X advantage.   With over 40 years of experience in Silicon Valley, Roland and his team at Midstage Institute have a proven track record of guiding startups from the brink of failure to the pinnacle of success. By leveraging proprietary strategies, insights, and hands-on coaching, he's the go-to expert for businesses aiming to achieve lasting profitability. Website Facebook X LinkedIn     Connect with NextGen Purpose: Website Facebook Instagram  LinkedIn YouTube Episode Highlights: 01:40 Helping Companies Navigate Growth Pains  05:32 Coaching Different Types of Entrepreneurs 09:06 Effective Communication and Conflict Resolution in Business 14:51 Leadership, Growth, and Delegation 18:16 Exercising Liberty in the Work Environment  

Proverbs 25More Proverbs of Solomon (v 1-28)**********Scriptures taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version ®, NIV ® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc. Used with permission. All rights reserved worldwide.The “NIV”, “New International Version”, “Biblica”, “International Bible Society” and the Biblica Logo are trademarks registered in the United States Patent and Trademark Office by Biblica, Inc.  Used with permission.BIBLICA, THE INTERNATIONAL BIBLE SOCIETY, provides God's Word to people through Bible translation & Bible publishing, and Bible engagement in Africa, Asia Pacific, Europe, Latin America, the Middle East, and North America. Through its worldwide reach, Biblica engages people with God's Word so that their lives are transformed through a relationship with Jesus Christ.Support the showSupport the show

Proverbs 24Saying 20 (v 1-2)Saying 21 (v 3-4)Saying 22 (v 5-6)Saying 23 (v 7)Saying 24 (v 8-9)Saying 25 (v 10-12)Saying 26 (v 13-14)Saying 27 (v 15-16)Saying 28 (v 17-18)Saying 29 (v 19-20)Saying 30 (v 21-22)Further Sayings of the Wise (v 23-34)**********Scriptures taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version ®, NIV ® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc. Used with permission. All rights reserved worldwide.The “NIV”, “New International Version”, “Biblica”, “International Bible Society” and the Biblica Logo are trademarks registered in the United States Patent and Trademark Office by Biblica, Inc.  Used with permission.BIBLICA, THE INTERNATIONAL BIBLE SOCIETY, provides God's Word to people through Bible translation & Bible publishing, and Bible engagement in Africa, Asia Pacific, Europe, Latin America, the Middle East, and North America. Through its worldwide reach, Biblica engages people with God's Word so that their lives are transformed through a relationship with Jesus Christ.Support the showSupport the show

Bastian Wolff, a founding partner at Aquilius Investment Partners, specializes in the real estate secondaries market in the Asia Pacific region, having deployed more than $2 billion in secondaries since 2007. The current timing is unique for secondaries in Asia, according to Wolff. He explains why during this episode. (11/2023)

Proverbs 23Saying 7 (v 1-3)Saying 8 (v 4-5)Saying 9 (v 6-8)Saying 10 (v 9)Saying 11 (v 10-11)Saying 12 (v 12)Saying 13 (v 13-14)Saying 14 (v 15-16)Saying 15 (v 17-18)Saying 16 (v 19-21)Saying 17 (v 22-25)Saying 18 (v 26-28)Saying 19 (v 29-35)**********Scriptures taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version ®, NIV ® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc. Used with permission. All rights reserved worldwide.The “NIV”, “New International Version”, “Biblica”, “International Bible Society” and the Biblica Logo are trademarks registered in the United States Patent and Trademark Office by Biblica, Inc.  Used with permission.BIBLICA, THE INTERNATIONAL BIBLE SOCIETY, provides God's Word to people through Bible translation & Bible publishing, and Bible engagement in Africa, Asia Pacific, Europe, Latin America, the Middle East, and North America. Through its worldwide reach, Biblica engages people with God's Word so that their lives are transformed through a relationship with Jesus Christ.Support the showSupport the show

Proverbs 22Proverbs of Solomon (v 1-16)Thirty Sayings of the WiseSaying 1 (v 17-21)Saying 2 (v 22-23)Saying 3 (v 24-25)Saying 4 (v 26-27)Saying 5 (v 28)Saying 6 (v 29)**********Scriptures taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version ®, NIV ® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc. Used with permission. All rights reserved worldwide.The “NIV”, “New International Version”, “Biblica”, “International Bible Society” and the Biblica Logo are trademarks registered in the United States Patent and Trademark Office by Biblica, Inc.  Used with permission.BIBLICA, THE INTERNATIONAL BIBLE SOCIETY, provides God's Word to people through Bible translation & Bible publishing, and Bible engagement in Africa, Asia Pacific, Europe, Latin America, the Middle East, and North America. Through its worldwide reach, Biblica engages people with God's Word so that their lives are transformed through a relationship with Jesus Christ.Support the showSupport the show

Welcome to The Nonlinear Library, where we use Text-to-Speech software to convert the best writing from the Rationalist and EA communities into audio. This is: A fund to help prevent violence against women and girls, published by Akhil on November 23, 2023 on The Effective Altruism Forum. Summary Ahead of International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women on 25 November, I am very excited to announce the addition of several highly impactful charities focused on preventing violence against women and girls to The Life You Can Save's help women and girls fund, and their all charities fund. Background One in three women will experience physical or sexual violence, or both, in their lifetime. High quality studies show that preventing violence from occurring in the first instance are effective, and that community-led programs that aim to shift individual, interpersonal and society level attitudes and norms around gender are particularly effective (more information in this previous post). What is happening The Life You Can Save is proud to provide recommendations for a broad range of important issue areas. They are now adding nonprofits focused on preventing violence against women and girls - with far-reaching benefits to families and entire communities. Center for Domestic Violence Prevention , CEDOVIP, is an Ugandan nonprofit that implements community-driven, cost-effective programming: $150 for a woman to live a year free from violence. Their program implementation has shown a 52% reduction in intimate partner violence, with effects that continue after 3 years. Breakthrough Trust in India promotes culture-based change, focusing on girls and boys at ages 11-24 by redesigning school curricula and running mass media campaigns. Breakthrough's programs reduce early marriage, increase girls enrollment in school and increase health care access. Raising Voices (inclusion in fund pending due diligence) identifies the most impactful ways of reducing violence against women and children -( including the programming implemented by CEDOVIP), supports evidence-generation on best practice in violence prevention, and has worked with over 600 organisations throughout Africa, Asia Pacific and Latin America to build the capacity of community-based violence prevention centres. Caveats While the data underscores the measurable success and high cost-effectiveness of community-led programs in reducing violence (you can see here for some estimations of the same), it's crucial to recognize the profound, and enduring, and more intangible impact of such initiative in changing cultural and societal norms. Changing the culture that perpetuates violence creates freedom for women to thrive - reducing ongoing fear of violence, improving family and child wellbeing, and increasing women's ability to contribute productively in society and the workforce. Long-term social change demands a multidimensional, intersectional approach, focusing on the transformation of attitudes and norms. These intangible benefits, immeasurable in their impact, work towards creating a more just and equitable world. What you can do If you would like to help contribute to ensure that violence against women and girls is prevented, and we can live in a world where respect, equity and understanding flourish, please consider donating to this fund. If you are interested in having a more extended chat or would like to consider a more bespoke/tailored giving strategy, please feel to reach out to me (via DM or email at akhilbansalsa@gmail.com) or TLYCS team. Acknowledgements It was an honour to work as a fund manager alongside Ilona Arih, Matias Nestore and Katie Stanford, as well as the rest of the The Life You Can Save team Thanks for listening. To help us out with The Nonlinear Library or to learn more, please visit nonlinear.org

Proverbs 21Proverbs of Solomon (v 1-31)**********Scriptures taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version ®, NIV ® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc. Used with permission. All rights reserved worldwide.The “NIV”, “New International Version”, “Biblica”, “International Bible Society” and the Biblica Logo are trademarks registered in the United States Patent and Trademark Office by Biblica, Inc.  Used with permission.BIBLICA, THE INTERNATIONAL BIBLE SOCIETY, provides God's Word to people through Bible translation & Bible publishing, and Bible engagement in Africa, Asia Pacific, Europe, Latin America, the Middle East, and North America. Through its worldwide reach, Biblica engages people with God's Word so that their lives are transformed through a relationship with Jesus Christ.Support the showSupport the show

APAC stocks were subdued for most of the session before edging higher in holiday-quietened conditions owing to market closures in the US and Japan.DXY marginally softened, EUR/USD nursed the prior day's losses, and Antipodeans were firmer with NZD/USD the outperformer.Israel's military said they do not know when the ceasefire will take effect; Iran's Foreign Minister said if the truce between Hamas and Israel does not continue, the war will spread.German Federal government decided to discontinue the programme for inflation-linked bonds with no further inflation-linked Federal securities to be issued from 2024Looking ahead, highlights include French, German, EZ & UK PMI (Flash), Japanese CPI, Riksbank, SARB & CBRT Policy Announcements, ECB Minutes & Banxico Minutes, Speeches from Riksbank Thedeen, ECB's Schnabel & Cipollone, US Thanksgiving Holiday.The Newsquawk desk will operate a normal service on Thursday 23rd November until 18:00GMT/13:00EST, upon which the desk will close and then re-open later at 22:00GMT/17:00EST for the beginning of the Asia-Pacific session.Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk

Today, we're excited to speak with Arvind Rajan, Co-founder and CEO/Executive Chairman of Cricket Health.  Arvind led Cricket Health which is a technology-enabled specialty care provider for patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and end-stage renal disease (ESRD). In August 2022, Cricket Health merged with Interwell and Fresenius Health Partners to form the new Interwell Health, a leader in value-based kidney care. Before co-founding Cricket Health, Arvind served as Managing Director and Vice President of New Markets at LinkedIn, where he was responsible for the company's growth and operations in Asia Pacific and Japan.   Arvind has spent most of his career building companies across a wide range of industries. Although the industries have been different, every one of these companies was trying to create transformative change that would have a positive impact on the world. In this insightful discussion, Arvind opens up about his career path, the challenges and successes in building Cricket Health from scratch, practical advice for fundraising, and valuable insights for aspiring startup founders such as strategies and tips for conducting productive board meetings.

Proverbs 20Proverbs of Solomon (v 1-30)**********Scriptures taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version ®, NIV ® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc. Used with permission. All rights reserved worldwide.The “NIV”, “New International Version”, “Biblica”, “International Bible Society” and the Biblica Logo are trademarks registered in the United States Patent and Trademark Office by Biblica, Inc.  Used with permission.BIBLICA, THE INTERNATIONAL BIBLE SOCIETY, provides God's Word to people through Bible translation & Bible publishing, and Bible engagement in Africa, Asia Pacific, Europe, Latin America, the Middle East, and North America. Through its worldwide reach, Biblica engages people with God's Word so that their lives are transformed through a relationship with Jesus Christ.Support the showSupport the show

Proverbs 19Proverbs of Solomon (v 1-29)**********Scriptures taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version ®, NIV ® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc. Used with permission. All rights reserved worldwide.The “NIV”, “New International Version”, “Biblica”, “International Bible Society” and the Biblica Logo are trademarks registered in the United States Patent and Trademark Office by Biblica, Inc.  Used with permission.BIBLICA, THE INTERNATIONAL BIBLE SOCIETY, provides God's Word to people through Bible translation & Bible publishing, and Bible engagement in Africa, Asia Pacific, Europe, Latin America, the Middle East, and North America. Through its worldwide reach, Biblica engages people with God's Word so that their lives are transformed through a relationship with Jesus Christ.Support the showSupport the show

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Michel Juneau Katsuya, a former chief of Asia-Pacific for CSIS. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Richard Edgar is joined by Steve Ellis, Global CIO for Fixed Income, Marty Dropkin, Head of Equities for Asia Pacific, and Global Macro Economist, Anna Stupnytska, to discuss the four scenarios Fidelity's investment teams are watching for 2024.  With additional contributions from Fidelity's Chief Sustainability Officer Jenn-Hui Tan, Head of European Real Estate, Neil Cable, and Head of Private Credit Strategies, Michael Curtis.  You can read Fidelity's 2024 Outlook in full here.  Do you have a question you'd like to put to one of Fidelity's investment team? We're handing the microphone over to you again for our next episode. To take part please send your investment related question to editorial@fil.com by Friday 1st December, and we'll put the best ones to our experts. Look forward to hearing from you!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Proverbs 18Proverbs of Solomon (v 1-24)**********Scriptures taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version ®, NIV ® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc. Used with permission. All rights reserved worldwide.The “NIV”, “New International Version”, “Biblica”, “International Bible Society” and the Biblica Logo are trademarks registered in the United States Patent and Trademark Office by Biblica, Inc.  Used with permission.BIBLICA, THE INTERNATIONAL BIBLE SOCIETY, provides God's Word to people through Bible translation & Bible publishing, and Bible engagement in Africa, Asia Pacific, Europe, Latin America, the Middle East, and North America. Through its worldwide reach, Biblica engages people with God's Word so that their lives are transformed through a relationship with Jesus Christ.Support the showSupport the show

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi says President Xi Jinping's trip to San Francisco has added stability to the China-U.S. relations and brought new impetus to the Asia-Pacific cooperation.

As government officials, diplomats and business leaders from across the Asia-Pacific converge in San Francisco for APEC 2023 Leaders Week, the question on everyone's lips is: What next for the U.S.-China relationship? Amid the climate crisis, which necessitates urgent energy transition, how do the two largest economies work together against the backdrop of geopolitical tension? Where does California—the world's fifth largest economy, a green energy leader and oriented toward Asia across the Pacific—fit in? Governor Gavin Newsom's October trip to China underscored the critical relationship between the Golden State and China. California has many trade, technology development, and business relationships with China related to clean energy. At the same time, the United States is broadly looking to reduce reliance on China for products, talent and innovations through many policy incentives for local content and domestic manufacturing and broader policy efforts. How will this trend of localization play out in California, and what does this mean for California to meet its ambitious climate and clean energy targets? As APEC dialogues unfold, join us to analyze the degree of linkages between China and California in low-carbon energy and the implications for policy at the state, federal and multilateral levels. Co-presented by UC San Diego's 21st Century China Center & Commonwealth Club World Affairs of California. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Proverbs 17Proverbs of Solomon (v 1-28)**********Scriptures taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version ®, NIV ® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc. Used with permission. All rights reserved worldwide.The “NIV”, “New International Version”, “Biblica”, “International Bible Society” and the Biblica Logo are trademarks registered in the United States Patent and Trademark Office by Biblica, Inc.  Used with permission.BIBLICA, THE INTERNATIONAL BIBLE SOCIETY, provides God's Word to people through Bible translation & Bible publishing, and Bible engagement in Africa, Asia Pacific, Europe, Latin America, the Middle East, and North America. Through its worldwide reach, Biblica engages people with God's Word so that their lives are transformed through a relationship with Jesus Christ.Support the showSupport the show

Recorded live at the APEC CEO Summit, the most influential annual gathering of business and political leaders in the Asia-Pacific region, this quick-hit episode taps into the crucial discussions happening at this year's event. Host Lizzie O'Leary is on-site in San Francisco, where she's joined by PwC's Asia-Pacific and China Chair, Raymund Chao, and PwC's Global Chair, Bob Moritz, to explore the role of the Asia-Pacific region in the global economy. Their conversation steers beyond the surface, offering insights into the impact of AI innovation, the global pressure of climate change, and the current challenges of maintaining supply chains.

Richard Edgar is joined by Steve Ellis, Global CIO for Fixed Income, Marty Dropkin, Head of Equities for Asia Pacific, and Global Macro Economist, Anna Stupnytska, to discuss the four scenarios Fidelity's investment teams are watching for 2024.  With additional contributions from Fidelity's Chief Sustainability Officer Jenn-Hui Tan, Head of European Real Estate, Neil Cable, and Head of Private Credit Strategies, Michael Curtis.  You can read Fidelity's 2024 Outlook in full here.  Do you have a question you'd like to put to one of Fidelity's investment team? We're handing the microphone over to you again for our next episode. To take part please send your investment related question to editorial@fil.com by Friday 1st December, and we'll put the best ones to our experts. Look forward to hearing from you!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's guest has it figured out. He has a balance. He pursues his passion. He maintains a healthy lifestyle. Family is most important to him. He continues to learn and therefore rises on the corporate ladder. He is amazing. His name is Norber van den Berg. We had been neighbors years ago and our children were very good friends. Naturally, we also became family friends and explored and adventured Northern Virginia together. On today's show we discuss: - Being a global traveler and cultural chameleon, and what he has learned to appreciate the most - What has encouraged him to stay with the same organization for over 30 years, and how he continues to challenge himself - Growing up in a family of 12 kids - Improving himself and focusing on family More about Norbert: Norbert van den Berg is a Dutch national, living in Switzerland and is gategroup's regional President and Managing Director. He has worked with gategroup for the last 30 years, currently leading operations and business entities in North West Europe. Prior to his current role, he worked as Chief Operations Excellence & Compliance Office for gategroup globally. He has a background in Business Science, Business Economics, an MBA in organizational behavior, Masters in International Law and is a lean manufacturing and 6-Sigma practitioner. During his career, he lived in many countries around the globe in continents such as Asia Pacific, Europe, North and South America. As a cultural chameleon, he prides himself of his adaptability and appreciation of different cultures while working in a truly global company and industry. Norbert's experience in leading large operations in a global aviation and food manufacturing environment, led him to become one of the top leaders in gategroup's business organization over the past 2 years. He was one of the founding members of the gategroup Operating Model and Operational Excellence standards and programs and uses his expertise to navigate compliance and operations programs through company changes and day-to-day operational challenges. It's his role and aspiration to develop solid business results, though pragmatic programs and structures that keep an eye out on creating value for Operations and it's thousands of employees. His current focus is ensuring solid business results in a very complex European network with many languages and unionized workforce, while in an industry heavily impacted due to Covid. In addition, green field and Merger & Acquisition activities are prominently driven through Norbert's organization to diversify the company into Food Solutions and make it less reliable on the aviation industry. gategroup gategroup is the global leader in airline catering, retail-on-board and hospitality products and services. We provide passengers with superior culinary and retail experiences, leveraging innovation and advanced technology solutions. Headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, gategroup delivers operational excellence through the most extensive catering network in the aviation industry, serving more than 700 million passengers annually from over 200 operating units in over 60 countries/territories across all continents. In 2019, gategroup reached CHF 5.0 billion in revenues generated by approximately 43,000 employees worldwide.

AP correspondent Norman Hall reports: APEC-Biden

To paraphrase Joe Biden, one is a communist, the other is not. Can these rivals together get a handle on a world of growing conflicts? Amid fears that at any moment, superpowers could find themselves dragged into major wars in Ukraine and now the Middle East with Cold War-like standoffs in the Pacific over Taiwan and the South China Sea, the US and Chinese leaders met for the first time in over a year.  But are fellow Asia-Pacific leaders reassured by what they have heard from Biden and Xi Jinping, ideological rivals but also trade partners who lead the world's two most powerful economies? Why the persistent volatility? Why do global tensions feel like they are at their highest in recent memory?  Produced by François Picard, Alessandro Xenos, Imen Mellaz, Meiqi AN 

Kurang Mehta discusses the November special section on carbon management in The Leading Edge. In this episode, get an inside look at the emerging field of carbon management. You will learn about the history and methods of carbon capture and storage. Kurang also provides thoughtful perspectives on how geoscientists can uniquely contribute to carbon management while recognizing biases that may need to be overcome. This conversation covers key topics like saline aquifers, rock fluid interactions, reservoir characterization considerations, monitoring challenges, and the importance of collaboration between academia and industry. For anyone interested in the subsurface, this episode provides an engaging overview of how carbon management fits into the future of oil and gas.

The man charged with attacking Nancy Pelosi's husband, Paul Pelosi, in their San Francisco home last October has been found guilty in federal court. David DePape, 43, faces up to 50 years in prison. The House Ethics Committee released a report, claiming it has “overwhelming evidence” that Rep. George Santos (R-N.Y.) broke the law. Mr. Santos is facing 23 federal charges including fraud and making false statements. Former President Donald Trump and his lawyers are no longer under gag order in the New York fraud case, for now. And in Georgia, a judge granted the Fulton County district attorney's request to protect certain evidence. President Joe Biden told Asia Pacific allies at the APEC summit that the United States is a more reliable trade partner than the Chinese communist regime. He said the United States has real differences with Beijing when it comes to maintaining a fair and level economic playing field. The Israeli military prepares for the next phase of their ground operations in Gaza, as they make more gains against Hamas in the northern part of the territory. The body of a female hostage was recovered near Al Shifa Hospital. ⭕️ Watch in-depth videos based on Truth & Tradition at Epoch TV

Proverbs 16Proverbs of Solomon (v 1-33)**********Scriptures taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version ®, NIV ® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc. Used with permission. All rights reserved worldwide.The “NIV”, “New International Version”, “Biblica”, “International Bible Society” and the Biblica Logo are trademarks registered in the United States Patent and Trademark Office by Biblica, Inc.  Used with permission.BIBLICA, THE INTERNATIONAL BIBLE SOCIETY, provides God's Word to people through Bible translation & Bible publishing, and Bible engagement in Africa, Asia Pacific, Europe, Latin America, the Middle East, and North America. Through its worldwide reach, Biblica engages people with God's Word so that their lives are transformed through a relationship with Jesus Christ.Support the showSupport the show

AP Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports on APEC-Biden.

The recent earnings call from SPAR Group, Inc. presented a mix of successes and challenges. Chiefly among them, CEO Mike Matacunas mentioned strategies the company is employing to adapt to changes in the retail landscape such as revamping the assortment of goods in stores, altering store footprints to facilitate online fulfillment, and examining alternative checkout solutions. Arguably, these efforts in their Q2 financials are reflected in the 3.6% revenue decline. However, the company has touted growth in its merchandising services across North America and Latin America, specifically the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Brazil. The distribution unit is also cited to have seen considerable growth. The financial report shows that SPAR Group has been working on improving its gross margin percentage. Notably, its U.S. merchandising sector has seen a significant uplift of 290 basis point changes favoring better margins. On the contrary, revenues in their Asia Pacific operations fell by 21%. Notwithstanding these obstacles, SPAR Group upholds its commitment to providing valued-added merchandising, marketing, and distribution services. The company states a particular focus on strategically tapping into the potentials of the North American market by bolstering partnerships with popular brands and retailers to elevate in-store product presentations and bolster the overall consumer shopping experience. In the interest of their shareholders, SPAR Group, as per their earnings call without stating anything for certain yet, are contemplating strategic alternatives that could include but not limit to sales, potential strategic mergers and acquisitions (M&A), or taking the company private. To further underscore their financial management strategies, they are also focusing on debt reduction in the U.S., lowering interest expenses, and optimizing their capital structure. As we look to the future based on their earnings call discussion, SPAR Group has projected a continued focus on dominating the merchandise space as they aim to consolidate their market position, expand their share, and extend a broader range of value-added services to their portfolio. However, it remains to be seen how these ambitions will be actualized. SGRP Company info: https://finance.yahoo.com/quote/SGRP/profile For more PSFK research : www.psfk.com  This email has been published and shared for the purpose of business research and is not intended as investment advice.

From the BBC World Service: China’s president has arrived in California ahead of a face-to-face meeting with President Joe Biden, in an efforts to ease tensions over trade, technology and Taiwan. The pair will hold talks at the edge of the conference for Asia Pacific leaders. Plus, inflation in the United Kingdom drops to its lowest level in 2 years as energy costs fall.

Proverbs 15Proverbs of Solomon (v 1-33)**********Scriptures taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version ®, NIV ® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc. Used with permission. All rights reserved worldwide.The “NIV”, “New International Version”, “Biblica”, “International Bible Society” and the Biblica Logo are trademarks registered in the United States Patent and Trademark Office by Biblica, Inc.  Used with permission.BIBLICA, THE INTERNATIONAL BIBLE SOCIETY, provides God's Word to people through Bible translation & Bible publishing, and Bible engagement in Africa, Asia Pacific, Europe, Latin America, the Middle East, and North America. Through its worldwide reach, Biblica engages people with God's Word so that their lives are transformed through a relationship with Jesus Christ.Support the showSupport the show

In the bustling era of modern technology comes a thrilling interview with Matthew Hardman, the Vice President of Technical Sales at Hitachi. Matthew, a predominant figure in the Asia Pacific region, brings forth valuable insights on how businesses can leverage hybrid cloud technologies to innovate and create new opportunities. With a robust and varied career, Matthew unfolds the intriguing aspect of enhancing sustainability in all sectors, be it environmental, social, or economic. This interview is a must-listen for entrepreneurs, budding businesses, and individuals who aim to stay ahead of the technical curve. As listeners, you will gain profound insights and practical strategies crucial in navigating your own business's tech landscape.Here are the reasons why you should listen to the full interview:Understand how to critically focus on sustainability efforts across different verticals.Discover the tactics of effectively utilizing your professional network to enhance your visibility and voice.Learn how storytelling can make your pitches more engaging and memorable. Resources Hitachi Company WebsiteLinkedInFor more Informative Interviews Click HereInterview HighlightsNavigating the Spheres of Sustainability Sustainability is more than just environmental responsibility; it's a multilayered strategy that encompasses economic and social aspects. Businesses, particularly SMEs, need a balanced approach to handle different sustainability aspects without compromising one for another."If you're really saying that we are delivering on sustainability, you've got to look at all these different angles."Capturing Attention: Building Credibility and VisibilityThe challenge lies not within the pitch itself but procuring the opportunity to pitch. Enhancing your professional profile and effectively leveraging your network can help increase your visibility."Making sure your visibility in your profile is super important."Power of Storytelling in PitchingCrafting your pitch into a compelling story can significantly influence your audience, resonating with their emotions. Despite the urge to dazzle the audience, focusing on the core basics and involving the audience is crucial for a successful pitch."The one thing that I keep coming back to is that you very intentionally have to go with stories."The Future: Technologically Advanced and DrivenThe future leans towards technology, marking a significant need for businesses to adapt and evolve. Tech advancements help in optimizing operations and creating new opportunities for businesses."The future is tech-friendly, that's for sure."Listen to the full interview for deeper insights into each topic. Grab the numerous practical tips and strategies shared by Matthew Hardman. Leverage this information to steer your own business or career in a direction brimming with growth and innovation.Support the show