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You've walked a thousand grocery aisles, but you've never walked one like this. We sit down with artist Lucy Sparrow, creator of The Beginning of Convenience at the Momentary in Bentonville, Arkansas, an immersive felt art installation where every shelf, freezer door, and product is handmade fabric sculpture. It's a full supermarket world built from softness, color, and obsessive detail, and it hits that rare sweet spot of playful, uncanny, and deeply familiar.We talk about why consumer products and retail spaces became Lucy's creative language, rooted in her own years working in shops and supermarkets. Then we zoom out to the bigger story: how “convenience” culture evolved between 1975 and 1995, as households and priorities changed and quick meals became a defining part of daily life. Along the way, we get into the power of nostalgia, why older packaging design still triggers memories, and how felt brings a childlike wonder that you can't get from a purely realistic replica.You'll also hear what it takes to build a museum-scale installation with over 20,000 pieces, from floor plans and color schemes to the spreadsheet-level planning behind each handcrafted item. Lucy shares details from her Walmart archives research, the sensory choices that make the space feel like a real store, and the hidden Easter eggs that keep repeat visits interesting. The exhibit is free to enter and stays up for a year, making it an easy, welcoming stop for locals and visitors alike.If you enjoy immersive museum exhibits, contemporary textile art, or the weird comfort of retail nostalgia, hit subscribe, share this with a friend who loves Bentonville, and leave us a review with the snack you hope to spot on the shelves.A New American Town is here to help you plan your trip to Bentonville, Arkansas. From guides, events, and restaurant highlights. Find all this and more at visitbentonville.com and subscribe to our newsletter. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X, and LinkedIn. You can listen to this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify, CastBox, Podcast Casts, Google Podcasts, iHeartRadio, and Podcast Addict.
主播：翩翩（中国）+ Maelle（法国） 音乐：Soft Edges, Hard Limits最近梅莉给翩翩发了一个视频，内容非常发人深省（thought-provoking）。视频中AI回答了一个惊人的问题：如何悄无声息地毁掉下一代，却让他们毫无察觉。AI的答案让人联想到古代兵法中的“文伐”——不用武力，而是用文化、经济等方式，让人在舒适中失去警惕。01. Convenience and Short-Term Gratification 便利与短暂满足AI给出的第一个答案是：I wouldn't come with violence. I'd come with convenience.violence：暴力convenience：便利、方便摧毁一个人的方式不是暴力，而是便利。便利让生活更轻松，但心理学家指出：The easier everything becomes, the fewer opportunities we have to practice patience.opportunity：机会patience：耐心一切变得越容易，我们练习耐心的机会就越少。算法（algorithms）已经算准了你的喜好，不停引诱你花钱、花时间。Lure you into buying or consuming.短视频平台的运作方式也是如此，围绕便利来抢夺你的注意力。第二个答案是：I'd give them everything they wanted, and strip (剥夺) them of everything they needed.给他们想要的一切，同时夺走他们需要的一切。想要的东西（wants）是欲望——金钱、物质、名利，带来的只是短暂的快感。而我们真正需要的其实很少。庄子说：“鹪鹩巢于深林，不过一枝；偃鼠饮河，不过满腹。”拥有也是被拥有，多余的只会困住你、消耗你。02.Connection Without Real Connection 连接却没有真实连接第三个答案是：I'd make them feel connected but completely alone.让他们感觉在连接，却完全孤独。Online all day, but missing real human connection.整天在线，却错失了真实的人际连接。一家人坐在一起，每个人却都在玩手机——人在一起，心却没有在一起。梅莉退出社交媒体的原因之一，她不想错过真实的生活，而不是观看别人的生活。第四个答案是：I'd blur(模糊)the lines between truth and opinion until nothing meant anything.模糊真相与观点的界限，直到一切失去意义。自媒体时代最不缺的就是观点——公众号、短视频、直播、AI生成内容，每个人都在表达。当一个人被垃圾信息塞满之后，内心的镜子蒙上灰尘，照不出真实的世界，判断力就会下降03. Self-Worship and Distraction 自我崇拜与分心第五个答案是：To worship (崇拜) self but loathe (厌恶) who they are.崇拜自我，却厌恶真实的自己。社交媒体让人自我很大，但同时又被虚荣和恐惧绑架。建立不了不依赖外界评价的绝对自信，所以很容易讨厌自己。第六个答案是：I'd keep them distracted, numb, scrolling, always scrolling.distracted：分心的numb：麻木的scroll：滑动屏幕、刷手机让他们不断分心、麻木、一直刷、一直刷。这个答案无需多解释，我们都有体会。视频的最后一句话最扎心：The most brilliant part? They'd never know it was me. They'd call it freedom.最绝的是，他们永远不会知道是我，他们会称之为自由。听完这段内容，翩翩分享了自己喜欢的一个词叫“知止”——知道自己的心该停驻在哪里。尽量远离干扰源（no distractions），过简单的生活。梅莉则希望能更好地安排深度安静的阅读时间。没有干扰，只有安静的时光。欢迎在评论区留言：听完今天的分享，你最想改变的一个数字习惯是什么？你平时会主动远离哪些干扰源？也欢迎分享你的“知止”时刻。
This episode is available in audio format on the Let's Talk Loyalty podcast and in video format on www.Loyalty.TV.In this episode, Nyeleti reconnects with Raghu Mahadevan, Executive Vice President, Chief Digital Officer and Chief Information Officer at 7-Eleven, five years after his first appearance on the show, to explore how one of the world's most iconic retailers is evolving its loyalty, digital, and AI strategy.The conversation explores the growth of 7Rewards, the integration of Speedy Rewards, and how personalization is expanding across fuel, in-store, and digital experiences to create more connected customer journeys.A key theme is that innovation is rarely a straight line. From mobile checkout and conversational AI to customer engagement and loyalty, Nyeleti and Raghu discuss why successful innovation depends on continuous testing, learning, and knowing when to pivot as customer expectations evolve.Looking ahead to 7-Eleven's centenary, they explore what the future of convenience looks like—and how loyalty, technology, and customer insight will shape the next 100 years.This episode offers a practical perspective on building loyalty at scale while continuously redefining convenience.Hosted by Nyeleti Sue-Angel Nkuna.Show Notes:1) Raghu Mahadevan2) 7-Eleven3) 7Rewards4) Proximity - Book recommendation5)#161: 7-Eleven Shares Secrets to Success & Driving Loyalty with 7REWARDS.
* Rapid technological transition* Social dislocation 18-25s* H 5 avian flue Australia* Much ado about very little?* Convenience vs. control* Indian prime minister sees writing on the wall* Cranes on tunnels* The old age conundrum
An estimated 6 million Americans identify as Afro- Latino...the term highlights the growing number of people who embrace their African Ancestry with their Latino ethnicity. It's no surprise that New York has the highest number of Afro-Latinos, followed by California, then Florida. One of the largest celebrations of Afro-Latino culture is taking place on August 1st in Los Angeles. Thousands will gather in downtown Los Angeles for a festival featuring the music, art, food and fashion that celebrates the richness of the Afro-Latino diaspora. This is more than a festival ... it's a movement and on this episode Rachel is joined by the woman leading this movement, festival founder Sharon Cruz and one of her co-hosts, Emmy Nominated actor and Afro-Panameno J. August Richards. The group chat about the history of the fest why events like this are so important and much more. The Afro-Latino Culture Fest has grown into a nationally recognized cultural destination, creating visibility for Afro-Latino communities while fostering education, cultural preservation, and international collaboration. The festival is presented by the Afro-Latino Education & Arts Collective (ALEAC) and produced by Curly Rican Entertainment. Programming will include: Live music and dance performances Afro-Latino and Afro-Caribbean cultural showcases Artist conversations and panel discussions Black and Latino-owned food vendors Artisan marketplace Family and youth educational activities Heritage exhibits Interactive cultural experiences Afro-Latino Culture Fest 2026 Date: Saturday, August 1, 2026 Time: 4pm-10pm Location: LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes, Downtown Los Angeles www.afrolatinoculturefest.com for more info Follow Rachel Follow the festival Follow J. August ABOUT J. AUGUST RICHARDS: Best known for his iconic roles as Charles Gunn on the Buffy the Vampire Slayer spinoff Angel and superhero Mike Peterson/Deathlok on Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., J. August Richards is a force of nature whose career spans four decades and over 250 hours of television. A seven-time series regular, he has demonstrated world-class range across projects as varied as The Temptations, Council of Dads, and Vampire Academy. A proud Afro-Latino of Panamanian descent, Richards brings both personal and artistic investment to celebrating this community. Daytime Emmy-nominated for writing, directing, and acting on the YouTube series Giants, he is now putting all his talents together for the first time — stepping both in front of and behind the camera to make his feature film directorial debut with Convenience, from his own original screenplay. #afrolatinoculturefest2026 #sharedrootsmanynationsonecelebration #LatinosOutLoud #Podcast #RachelLaLoca #JAugustRichards Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Markets exist to accommodate commercial transactions, and these commercial transactions represent a major sphere of human existence. We work, produce, and exchange as a vital part of our human endeavor, and when these commercial transactions are not distorted, perverted, and suffocated by extrinsic forces, the testimony of history is that they do wonders toward building a more prosperous society and a higher standard of living. But they don't meet all human needs, because they are not designed to. It is an extreme category error to wonder how humans are becoming lonelier even in a free market society. On today's Capital Record, David suggests that many things markets have produced enhance our capacity for friendship, social interaction, and human togetherness, but that many other things could give us excuse to minimize these things, generally to our own detriment. The solution to this whole thing may surprise you, but it will be presented on today's Capital Record. Show Notes: "The Economics of Friendship" Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
In today's episode, we'll explore the findings reported in an MIT study released in June 2025, Your Brain on ChatGPT: Accumulation of Cognitive Debt when Using an AI Assistant for Essay Writing Task. Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.
Hey there Voices of the Bench community, this is Trish Jones with Ivoclar. If you've been curious about fast-firing zirconia to improve efficiency but aren't convinced it can deliver predictable, high-quality results, I'd encourage you to connect with us. Our new IPS Emax Zirconia offers multiple fast-fire protocols designed to help save you valuable production time while maintaining consistent results. Time is money in every lab. Don't wait. Reach out to your local Ivoclar rep today and discover how IPS Emax Zirconia can help streamline your workflow. As full-arch dentistry continues to grow, so do the demands on today's dental laboratories. That's why Knight Dental recently launched SimplyARCH Studio, a dedicated production environment built exclusively for full-arch restorations. To support this specialized workflow, Knight invested in an XTCERA milling system and carefully evaluated multiple CAM software solutions before choosing hyperDENT. The decision came down to exceptional milling quality, minimal hand finishing, and impressive production efficiency. But what truly set hyperDENT apart was the implementation process. From the very beginning, the team provided more than software training—they shared the knowledge and experience needed to build an optimized workflow for complex full-arch cases. With proven expertise in advanced milling strategies and laboratory production, hyperDENT helped ensure SimplyARCH Studio was designed for long-term success from day one.Matt Everatt joins Elvis and Barb for a fascinating conversation that takes a deep dive into his journey through the dental laboratory industry and the story behind his book, The Invisible Profession. From discovering dental technology at 16 and specializing in maxillofacial prosthetics and orthodontics to working in hospitals, developing early sleep-apnea appliances, and nearly leaving the profession altogether, Matt's career has taken some seriously interesting turns. Eventually, he helped co-found S4S, building a successful business around sleep-apnea appliances, occlusal splints, orthodontics, and more before eventually stepping away from ownership. Matt Everatt joins Elvis and Barb for a fascinating conversation that takes a deep dive into his journey through the dental laboratory industry and the story behind his book, The Invisible Profession. From discovering dental technology at 16 and specializing in maxillofacial prosthetics and orthodontics to working in hospitals, developing early sleep-apnea appliances, and nearly leaving the profession altogether, Matt's career has taken some seriously interesting turns. Eventually, he helped co-found S4S, building a successful business around sleep-apnea appliances, occlusal splints, orthodontics, and more before eventually stepping away from ownership. But this conversation goes far beyond Matt's career. His book, The Invisible Profession, explores how the dental laboratory industry arrived at a place where technicians and laboratories are often undervalued, pushed into price competition, and expected to simply keep their heads down and produce. Matt shares his thoughts on the "million little things" that shaped the industry, the danger of becoming a "busy fool," and why laboratories need to stop competing solely on price and start becoming known for the value, expertise, and partnership they bring to the dental team. Elvis, Barb, and Matt also talk about the changing landscape of digital dentistry, AI, 3D printing, speed, service, and why the labs that embrace change and remain agile will be the ones positioned for the future. It's an honest, thought-provoking, and ultimately optimistic conversation about where the dental laboratory profession has been, where it is today, and where it can go next.Special Guest: Matt Everatt.
In this segment, host Taranjeet Kaur Ghuman led an open-line discussion on the growing use of artificial intelligence in everyday life. Listeners shared how they use AI for work, studies, and daily tasks, while discussing whether it serves as a helpful tool or an easy shortcut. The conversation also explored the increasing dependence on AI and its impact on critical thinking, learning, and the use of traditional resources.
Avoid the convenience spending trap and stop accidental debt. Learn how small everyday habits trap you in financial stress and how to break free. This podcast episode from Debt Free 30 explores the hidden dangers of the convenience trap. If you are trying to escape debt and take control of your personal finances, this conversation breaks down the exact spending patterns that drain your bank account without you noticing. Discover practical financial advice to help you spot convenience spending before it leads to more debt. Two hosts discuss realistic ways to change your habits, manage your money better, and build long-term financial stability starting today. Subscribe for weekly debt free living breakdowns, and comment below with your biggest budgeting challenge.
The consumer behaviors behind today's strongest retail trends and what they mean for retailers, landlords, and shopping centers.Retail traffic is telling a very different story than most headlines suggest.According to Ethan Chernofsky, Chief Marketing Officer at Placer.ai, consumers aren't abandoning stores. They're redefining how they use them.One of the biggest shifts is happening inside everyday shopping trips. Consumers are visiting more retailers within the same category, particularly grocery, while spending less time in each store. Instead of trying to be everything to everyone, retailers with a clearly defined value proposition are winning over today's more intentional shopper.Chris Ressa and Ethan explore why physical retail has become more valuable, not less. While ecommerce remains an essential part of the customer journey, stores are becoming even more important as fulfillment hubs, discovery engines, and places where brands can build lasting customer relationships. Stores remain the most profitable channel for many retailers while often delivering the best value for consumers. That alignment creates a powerful long term advantage that extends well beyond convenience.Even mall traffic continues to surprise analysts, especially among younger shoppers. Gen Z is proving that physical retail still serves an important social function, reinforcing the growing importance of placemaking and creating destinations people actually want to visit.Whether it's Starbucks extending pumpkin spice season, Dairy Queen creating a spring traffic surge with Free Cone Day, or retailers capitalizing on major cultural moments, the lesson is clear: great operators don't simply react to consumer behavior, they influence it.For retailers, landlords, and anyone watching the future of physical commerce, the message is simple: stores matter more than ever. The retailers and shopping centers that understand changing consumer behavior, and respond with intentional experiences, convenience, and operational excellence, will be the ones that continue to outperform.What You'll HearWhy the smartest retailers create demand instead of waiting for itThe surprising shift in how consumers are shopping todayWhy physical stores are becoming more valuable, not lessHow Starbucks and Dairy Queen turn ordinary days into traffic driversWhy Gen Z is spending more time at mallsThe comeback stories proving great brands are hard to beatChapters00:00 – Meet Ethan ChernofskyHow Placer.ai uses location data to understand consumer behavior.01:08 – The new rules of retail trafficWhy shoppers are making more trips while spending less time in stores.04:58 – Why physical stores keep winningThe overlooked value physical retail creates for retailers and consumers alike.09:41 – Discovery still happens in storesWhy the in-store experience continues to drive purchases and loyalty.12:13 – Gen Z is bringing malls backWhat younger shoppers reveal about the future of placemaking.13:42 – Convenience vs. placemakingWhen retailers should prioritize speed—and when they should encourage longer visits.17:19 – Retail lessons from around the worldHow culture shapes shopping behavior across global markets.18:45 – Back-to-school traffic winnersThe retailers and brands positioned to benefit this season.20:48 – How great retailers create demandWhat Starbucks, Dairy Queen, and other brands can teach every retailer.23:24 – The traffic stories nobody saw comingUnexpected trends shaping home improvement and retail performance.26:12 – Never count out great brandsWhy Target, Starbucks, and other leaders continue to find their way back.27:23 – Looking aheadWhat today's traffic trends could mean for the holiday shopping season.
World Political Exposure (audio) Compiled Tues. 21 July 2026 12:01 am EST by Judy Byington https://operationdisclosureofficial.com/2026/07/21/restored-republic-via-a-gcr-as-of-july-21-2026/ The Deep State Has Been Stealing Elections Around The World For 20 Years Med Beds Have Been Produced And Running Since The 1970s Musk Is Building A Home Med Bed For Public Use Healthcare run by Big Pharma will never cure disease. A nation run by the media will never know the truth. A country run by banks will always be in debt. A state run by war will never know peace. …Julian Assange on Telegram Gethsemane | The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square & a Children's Choir “You are a treasure, created with purpose and love by God. Every day is a new chance to shine your light in the world.” Judy Note: On Tues. 21 July 2026 the Quantum Financial System will be unveiled in a worldwide broadcast that securely transmitted via the Quantum Communication Network. The fundamentals of this system, as well as the concrete actions that any citizen can take to start utilizing it, will be revealed. The enemy has full infiltration of your home, and not a single shot was fired. Billions have been invested in the slow poisoning of humanity. They do not want you waking up. They want you a slave to the system forever. The enemy's biggest weapon was distraction. While everyone was arguing: • Technology became more powerful. • Privacy became optional. • Debt became normal. • Convenience replaced freedom. • Information became harder to verify. • Algorithms began deciding what billions of people see. • Fear became profitable. • Outrage became a business model. • Independent thinking became increasingly rare. • The loudest voices drowned out the most important questions. The strongest prison is built when people stop asking questions, stop verifying information, and accept every narrative without thinking for themselves. Stay curious. Question everything. Verify everything. Think for yourself. What we thought we knew, but didn't really know and now are supposed to know but don't have a clue. With clones, doubles, made up movies Hollywood style and Trump's Military Alliance throwing more popcorn at us, it gets sooo confusing: Mon. 20 July 2026 US Secretary of State Marco Rubio Fox News: “I designated two additional Mexican cartels, the Juárez Cartel and Los Viagras, as Foreign Terrorist Organizations and Specially Designated Global Terrorists. Under President Trump's leadership, we will never stop fighting against violent narco-terrorists from flooding our nation with deadly drugs.” Mon. 20 July 2026 After years of being lied to and gaslit by the mainstream media, voting companies, and crooked politicians, voting systems were always connected to the internet and NOT air-gapped, with IP addresses confirming foreign servers were sending and receiving data to these machines during the 2020 election. Not only did the machines have internet access, they were bought and came standard with foreign made 3G/4G modems already installed in the machines, with remote wireless backdoor access to manipulate the vote count in real time. …Dan Bongino on Telegram Jessie Czebotar claims she witnessed Hillary Clinton, George Bush, Dick Cheney, Joe Biden and others at S-----c Rituals and child hunting parties run by the Rothschilds. The entire “fossil fuel” scam was invented by the Rockefellers and the Smithsonian in the late 1800s to create artificial scarcity and jack up prices to insane levels. Oil is abiotic. It is a liquid mineral cooked deep in the Earth's mantle under crushing pressure and scorching heat. If people knew oil is basically tap water for the planet, endlessly generated from below, the entire parasitic geopolitics of wars, sanctions, and price manipulation would evaporate overnight. 75 entry-level driving schools are now under investigation for FRAUD. 24,000 drivers who can't speak English were already taken off the roads — and 4 states had to cancel 28,000 licenses issued ILLEGALLY. 9,500 schools have already been CANCELED from the federal registry. “Thousands of unqualified trucking schools have already been taken off the federal registry, but Homeland Security and the Department of Transportation are working to do even more.” Possible Timing: On Thurs. 16 July 2026 the Quantum Financial System went live worldwide. Every major bank connected. Old fiat system dead. GCR gold-backed currencies of 209 nations igniting. NESARA GESARA debt jubilee implemented. Saint Germain Trust of 890 trillion activated for the people. Constitutional Republic restored July 4. US Inc dissolved. On Thurs. 16 July 2026: President Trump signed Executive Order 2026-1947 declaring Med Bed Technology released to the public. Non-invasive treatments under an hour use specific wavelengths so the body heals itself. Free Med Bed access for the general public worldwide soon. Since 2019 the AMA opposed release citing threats to Big Pharma and insurance. Internal AMA email to 847,000 doctors admitted PEMF efficacy for tissue regeneration but threatened license loss and criminal charges for use. On Thurs. 16 July 2026 at 03:17 am Geneva time the WHO deleted over 14,000 pages proving electromagnetic frequency therapy effectiveness including 70-94% tissue regeneration rates, 67-89% cancer remission data, and memos on the frequency problem destroying health economics. On Sat. 18 July 2026 Japan became the first nation to approve Med Bed technology for public hospitals. Three types authorized: PEMF Regeneration Chamber (7.83-14.1 Hz for cancer and o---n failure), Torsion Field DNA Repair Unit (528 Hz for genetic disorders and aging reversal), Biophotonic Coherence Restorer (full-spectrum light for immune restoration). Deployment begins September 1 2026 across 340 hospitals. South Korea approval expected August 2026, India Q4 2026, United States within 120 days. Pharma stocks crashed, emergency meetings called it reckless endangerment. On Mon. 20 July 2026: Temporary Martial Law at maximum alert. EBS preparing decoded pages within hours. 10 days of communication darkness imminent. Military forces positioning for global shutdown protocols. Large scale arrest operations approaching. Hillary Clinton scheduled Tues. 28 July 2026 for Crimes Against Humanity and Children. MedBeds online next week. Global streams of healing centers activating. Free access to Med Beds everywhere by mid August. Regenerative pods reverse aging, regrow limbs in minutes, erase chronic disease, activate DNA and pineal gland. Cabal deep state melting as suppressed military technology from tunnels and Starlink networks floods the planet. Big Pharma dies. Humanity reborn in the Restored Republic. The Great Awakening is here. Nothing can stop what is coming. Global Currency Reset: On Thurs. 16 July 2026 the Quantum Financial System went live worldwide. Every major bank connected. Old fiat system dead. GCR gold-backed currencies of 209 nations igniting. NESARA GESARA debt jubilee implemented. Saint Germain Trust of 890 trillion activated for the people. Constitutional Republic restored July 4. US Inc dissolved. Mon. 20 July 2026 BOOM: “ABOLISH THE IRS” Trends After Trump Exposes Tax System — “FOREIGN COUNTRIES CONTROL OUR POLITICIANS” | Tax Day 2026 VIDEO – amg-news.com – American Media Group Mon. 20 July 2026 Martial Law: On Tues. 21 July 2026 the World will see what was previously kept under wraps: the Quantum Financial System's formal public unveiling. In a worldwide broadcast that is securely transmitted via the Quantum Communication Network, the fundamentals of this system, as well as the concrete actions that any citizen can take to start utilizing it, will be revealed. The Quantum Network operates on real-time synchronized quantum nodes that are impervious to manipulation, interference, and surveillance. No current supercomputer can crack the level of security provided by quantum encryption, which secures every transaction, account, and asset. This is financial sovereignty for everyone, not just the wealthy. You'll discover how to get into your biometric-assigned account. You will observe how Rainbow Tokens work in this system as actual, gold-backed value. You will comprehend the reasons behind the phase-out of every antiquated technique, including fiat money, third-party processors, and credit networks. Tomorrow's demonstration will feature real-time, secure, and instantaneous international transfers that are carried out without the need for banks, apps, or approval delays. Humanitarian initiatives will be funded in a matter of seconds. Blocked assets will be reactivated and redirected to the individuals. Most significantly, you will witness how corruption at its source is prevented from affecting your identity, wealth, and future. This is the culmination of everything. The Alliance has been dismantling the system from within for years, removing layers of control and deceit. The replacement is now prepared—not as a substitute, but as the only practical option for the future. There won't be any going back after tomorrow. This is the end of the days of financial slavery, hidden taxes, and weaponized inflation. Pay close attention. Everything will be exposed by the light. You can never unsee the truth once you've seen it. Not in theory, but in practice, the quantum era has arrived. It's not just a reveal tomorrow. It is the start of your involvement in a system designed for the people, freedom, and truth. Early Mon. Morning 20 July 2026 at exactly 03:00 EST, Protocol 19 entered its final, non-reversible completion phase. The Black Swan Event was kinetic. Protocol 19 has been fully completed. The Federal liquidation was terminal. …Tier4b ISO20022 on Telegram The Federal Reserve System has officially lost its primary administrative routing certificates, and the legacy paper matrix has run out of broadcast range. The Global White Hat Alliance has finalized the hard-override, and the operational logs for the next 48 hours are locked into the live backend: CHAPTER 1: THE SYSTEM FLIPS Protocol 19 has triggered the absolute migration of global monetary routing. The legacy SWIFT network data hubs in Brussels and New York have been permanently decoupled from the primary ledger lines. The entire baseline architecture has transitioned to the Quantum Financial System (QFS) — where every single transaction pool, international settlement, and corporate clearance is forced to execute through clean, digital asset-backed channels. CHAPTER 2: THE GOLDEN STANDARDS ACTIVATION The era of speculative, print-on-demand fiat paper is dead. The US Dollar and Euro corporate illusions are hitting an absolute wall. Under the strict enforcement of the new global economic protocols, every currency digital asset line must be anchored directly to verified, audited physical precious metals. The unbacked, synthetic liabilities that the Cabal used to manipulate energy and housing sectors are being rendered dead assets in real-time. CHAPTER 3: THE MEDIA SPECTRUM DECAPITATION The mockingbird Media synchronization is breaking in broad daylight. As the financial infrastructure of the old elite collapses, their private funding lines for the major media cartels are hitting absolute zero. Decentralized truth networks via secure Starlink quantum encryption relays are already spreading across the global bandwidth, completely bypassing the corporate gatekeepers and preparing the public grid for the unsealed military tribunal disclosures. Pay close attention to the sudden, unannounced early bank branch closures and restricted digital access notices at major commercial banking institutions in your area today. They cannot generate paper debt to balance their sheets anymore, and their private authority keys have been permanently revoked. They designed the matrix to make you believe their financial iron curtain was indestructible. But the master switch has been flipped from the inside, the validation metrics are live, and the old world has officially run out of air. The reset is going kinetic. The sovereign era is fully live. The baseline shift was running on live banking clearing nodes right now. While the corporate financial channels are desperately trying to cover up the sudden “administrative outages” across major commercial branches with routine server maintenance notices, the raw ledger telemetry shows the truth: The private central Banking Cartel has been legally and physically severed from individual wealth management. On Mon. 20 July 2026 at exactly 02:00 UTC, the SWIFT protocol clearance keys were permanently overridden. The transition to the ISO 20022 Quantum Financial System (QFS) standard entered its non-reversible execution phase. Here is the unedited, verified inside telemetry straight from the Tier 4B operational hubs: THE REVALUATION MATRIX IS LIVE ON CORE SCREENS The treasury screens inside secure liquidation vaults are displaying internal asset-backed adjustments. The revalued currency rates—led by the primary resource-backed baskets including the Iraqi Dinar and sovereign Zim bonds—are locked behind Quantum-encrypted firewalls. The fiat paper illusion printed out of thin air is officially dead equity. WE THE PEOPLE — SOVEREIGN DIRECT ACCESS Under the strict mandates of the Restored Constitutional Governance and NESARA/GESARA legal structures, bank intermediaries no longer own or control your capital. Every QFS-verified account is 100% direct-access by the account holder alone. No federal tax confiscation, no unconstitutional debt holds, no institutional freezing. THE TIER 4B NOTIFICATION WINDOW The encrypted Safe-Link algorithms are primed for deployment. The appointment slots for private exchange and humanitarian project funding are fully structured under high-security Alliance protection. • Standard Sovereign Holdings: Instantly credited onto digital asset ledgers backed 1:1 by gold and physical commodities. • Humanitarian Project Lead Holdings: Accessing specialized asset-allocation tiers to fund immediate local infrastructure, free energy, and community rebuilding. Look at your local commercial bank interface. Look at the unprecedented, synchronized limitations on large fiat paper withdrawals worldwide. They cannot generate fractional-reserve debt anymore because the master ledger requires 100% physical metal backing for every single transaction code. The power has been permanently stripped from the private elites and handed directly back to “We The People.” Check your secure devices. Organize your project documentation. Keep your financial parameters completely quiet. The old world is out of money. The sovereign era is fully operational tonight Judy Note: No one knows the exact date for notification of appointments for Tier4b (us, the Internet Group) to exchange foreign currencies, but deadlines shown in the above Timing indicate it to be very soon. We have been told that Wells Fargo, which is controlled by the Chinese Elders – (the ones who own the gold behind the Global Currency Reset) – will send out emails to currency and bond holders worldwide telling them how to set redemption & exchange appointments. It is advised to exchange/redeem your foreign currency at an official Redemption Center (RC) rather than a bank. You can only redeem Zim at a RC, the Dinar Contract Rate can only be given at a RC and banks will offer you lower exchange rates than what you can obtain at a RC. You can only set up your new wallet (bank account) at a RC. It was my understanding that most banks were under control of the Cabal and would soon play a different roll in the Global Financial System. Mon. 20 July 2026: Iran just hit Kuwait's power grid. Iran just attacked Bahrain. Israel claims Netanyahu's arrest is imminent. And somewhere in a classified bunker, someone just activated a contingency protocol. A protocol called “Global Lockdown.” …Mr. Pool Final Chapter on Telegram A military strategist from Pentagon's War Games Division revealed,”Iran attacks on Kuwait, Bahrain aren't random. Coordinated with Israel collapse. Netanyahu arrest destabilizes. Perfect moment for lockdown card.” “Lockdown protocol ready for years. Pandemic 2.0. Economic collapse. Martial law. Deep state waiting. They tried 2020. Trying again now.” “Trump knows. Military knows. We've been watching. When they move, we counter. When they lock down, we unlock.” “Iran escalation is real but distraction. While world watches, deep state moves pieces. Activating protocols. Preparing lockdown.” “Netanyahu arrest isn't justice. It's destabilization. Creating chaos for lockdown. We see it. We're stopping it.” Why now: “Evidence overwhelming. Lockdown protocol documented. Deep state plans exposed. Move now or they execute.” “Trump authorized military countermeasures. Not Iran retaliation. Counter-ops against deep state. Against lockdown machinery.” “Iran escalation is cover. Netanyahu chaos is cover. Underneath, dismantling lockdown apparatus. Destroying their ability.” “When public, people understand. Not about conflict. About preventing enslavement. Stopping final takeover.” What's coming: “More exposure. More evidence. Lockdown was planned. Chaos orchestrated. Deep state ready for control.” “Military moving. Trump moving. Evidence compiled. Truth prepared for release.” “Lockdown protocol exposed, world wakes. People understand: one crisis from permanent control. Everything changes.” Operation Unlock ✓ activated Phase 1: Evidence Gathering ✓ complete Phase 2: Deep State Exposure ⟳ live (Iran chaos cover) Phase 3: Lockdown Protocol Destruction ⟳ July 20-August 5 Phase 4: Truth Release ⟳ August 6-31 The lockdown isn't happening. The Deep State is falling. The control grid is being destroyed. Trump authorized it. The military is executing it. Freedom is real. The world isn't locking down. The world is waking up. Everything changes. Operation code: Unlock-7719 Status: active Target: global lockdown apparatus Fri. 17 July 2026 THE METRICS FOR THE PLANETARY RESET ARE RUNNING LIVE ON THE TERMINALS….Tier4b ISO20022 on Telegram The sudden, unprecedented data sync drops hitting international administration hubs today (Fri. 17 July 2026) are not technical failures. The global apparatus is entering the primary activation sequence. The operational strategy is mapped directly onto the verified 3-Day Bay of Pigs defense protocol, immediately triggering the subsequent 10-Day full-spectrum shutdown of the legacy grid. The Military EBS is fully primed for direct, un-censored broadcast to all TV and Radio frequencies worldwide. Simultaneously, the old corporate government structures are being systematically stood down to make way for the definitive GESARA Blockchain Elections. The future administrative model will be exactly 10% the size of the current matrix—run entirely by uncorrupted, vetted sovereigns. The entire planet is transitioning into the QUANTUM GESARA baseline. We are witnessing the absolute, non-reversible shift: • Quantum Financial System (QFS) • Quantum Voting System (QVS) • Quantum Healing Matrix • Quantum Internet Framework The old infrastructure is being completely erased. The legacy internet network—built under Operation Mockingbird to control human consciousness—is hitting a terminal wall. No more Microsoft dominance. No more corporate media monopolies. The entire digital field is being rebooted through secure Starlink nodes. The private intelligence networks used by the old establishment to weaponize society are being permanently disassembled as we speak. The Mossad, Five Eyes, and CIA architectures have lost their cryptographic master access. Moving forward, the only validated network on the planet will be Military Intelligence operating under Alliance directives. The baseline of the new economy is locked into the metal-backed Rainbow Treasury Notes and the internationally regulated, gold-standard ISO 20022 USA Coins. The MOAB (Mother of All Bombs) is no longer a kinetic threat—it is the synchronized execution of the Global Currency Reset, the return of the Precious Metal Standard, the full deployment of Quantum GESARA, and the absolute DECLAS (Declassification) of everything on Earth. Look closely at the irregular technical groundings and the sudden system “freezes” across international sectors tonight. The old world is losing its broadcast range. THE RESTORATION IS FULLY LIVE. What We Think We Know as of Tues. 21 July 2026: Mon. 20 July 2026 Iran Nuclear Facility About to Bomb US, Destroyed by US: Iran Thought 2,000 Feet Of Granite Protected Fordow… Then America UNLEASHED This Mon. 20 July 2026 BREAKING SPECIAL REPORT: Trump's Election Bombshell & The Rubio-Bessent “SHADOW GOVERNMENT” Exposure – The Empire's War on Builders [VIDEO] – amg-news.com – American Media Group Mon. 20 July 2026 BOMBSHELL ALERT: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent Orders MASSIVE BANK AUDITS by IRS in $18 Billion Minnesota Welfare Laundering Scandal | VIDEO – amg-news.com – American Media Group Mon. 20 July 2026 EXPLOSIVE REPORT: THE $100,000,000,000 “DEATH” RACKET: RFK Jr. Exposes the Massive Healthcare Fraud Draining America [VIDEO] – amg-news.com – American Media Group Mon. 20 July 2026 TOP INTEL OPERATIVES FACE JUDGMENT DAY: DOJ Launches Grand Jury To Crush Obama, Clinton & Russiagate Traitors In History's Biggest Political Coup Case – amg-news.com – American Media Group Mon. 20 July 2026 MIRACLE ALERT: The Secret Healing Power of MORINGA Is Finally Exposed – Rejuvenate Your Body, Boost Immunity & Fight Inflammation Naturally! – amg-news.com – American Media Group Mon. 20 July 2026 BOOM: “ABOLISH THE IRS” Trends After Trump Exposes Tax System — “FOREIGN COUNTRIES CONTROL OUR POLITICIANS” | Tax Day 2026 VIDEO – amg-news.com – American Media Group Mon. 20 July 2026 Hillary Clinton's email to John Podesta: confirms that the Kenyan Administration: Barack Obama + Hillary Clinton + Saudi Arabia + Qatar founded ISIS. …Nesara Gesara on Telegram Julian Assange: “ISIS is funded by Saudi Arabia and Qatar. This is the most significant email in the whole collection… The Government of Saudi and the Government of and Qatar that has been funding ISIS… Under Hillary Clinton and Clinton emails revealed… the largest ever arms deals in the world was made in Saudi Arabia, more than $80 Billion dollars. In fact during her tenure as Secretary of State total arms exports from the United States in terms of the dollar value doubled…” In other words, during Hillary Clinton's time as Secretary of Bribery, the Obama's State Department approved massive arms sales — particularly to Saudi Arabia. The result was the rise of terrorist groups like ISIS, funded largely by the very people who were bribing the Clinton Foundation. In short, the death, the be-headings, and the destruction were, in large part, due to Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton. Mon. 20 July 2026 Fox News: Border Czar Tom Homan claims ICE Agents under siege from leftist hate, but delivered record results: Border czar calling it like it is, agents facing 9000% threat spike, vehicle attacks, rhetoric turning families into targets. Dems and media vilifying them daily as “N---s” and “secret police” while they enforce the laws THEY passed. Yet ICE is smashing records: Historic June arrests, 40%+ increase, removing criminals and threats. Prioritizing public safety despite 100+ injunctions and shutdown sabotage. Homan: “I have their six.” Real Americans stand with our ICE heroes, moms, dads, patriots keeping us safe. Enough with the hate that endangers lives. Back the Blue (and ICE)! Deportations continue. America First.” Mon. 20 July 2026 THE OBAMA FILES ARE WORSE THAN WE THOUGHT. His lawyers didn't show up to negotiate. They showed up to BEG. …The Great Awakening on Telegram Here's what Bondi's team found inside the Tehran servers under Obama's codename — RENEGADE: — 14 wire transfers to a Swiss account linked to Hezbollah between 2014-2016. Total: $1.7 billion. The same $1.7 billion he told Congress was “frozen Iranian assets.” — A signed directive authorizing the CIA to stand down during the Benghazi attack. Not typed. HANDWRITTEN. — Communications with Epstein's handler, dated March 2015, discussing “the island arrangement” and “the Chicago package.” — A backchannel to Tehran through Valerie Jarrett, active from 2012 to 2024. Yes. 2024. Two years AFTER he left office. He didn't just betray America. He was running a shadow government from his basement in D.C. while pretending to be retired. His lawyers are now offering FULL COOPERATION in exchange for immunity. Trump said no. No deals. No mercy. No escape. The man who divided America for 8 years is about to face the America he tried to destroy. And she's awake. Mon. 20 July 2026 THEY HAVE BEEN LYING TO YOU ABOUT OIL FOR 150 YEARS. …The Great Awakening on Telegram Oil is not rare. It is not made from dead dinosaurs. It is the second most common liquid on Earth after water and it is literally the planet's lifeblood. The entire “fossil fuel” scam was invented by the Rockefellers and the Smithsonian in the late 1800s to create artificial scarcity and jack up prices to insane levels. They fed you the biotic lie so you would believe oil is some finite dinosaur soup that is about to run dry. Total fabrication. Oil is abiotic. It is a liquid mineral cooked deep in the Earth's mantle under crushing pressure and scorching heat. It is the natural lubricant for tectonic plates and the grease that keeps the planet's massive gears turning smoothly. That is why wells drilled dry in the 1970s are filling back up again today. The Earth is pumping fresh oil from below and regenerating it nonstop. It does not run out. We are sucking the lubricant out of the planet's engine and now the whole machine is starting to shake. More earthquakes. Creaking faults. Grinding plates. Coincidence? No. We are stripping the oil that keeps the Earth's crust sliding properly and the system is literally seizing up. The so-called “fossil theory” is the greatest economic hack in human history. Real crude oil has almost zero biological markers. No nitrogen, no phosphorus, nothing that would survive if it came from dead organisms. It is pure polymeric hydrocarbons, primordial stuff from the Earth's own formation. Thomas Gold tried to warn the world. He proved hydrocarbons like methane and oil rise from the deep mantle, not from ancient swamps. The establishment destroyed his reputation because the truth would collapse their entire control grid. If people knew oil is basically tap water for the planet, endlessly generated from below, the entire parasitic geopolitics of wars, sanctions, and price manipulation would evaporate overnight. They do not want you to know the Earth makes its own oil. They need you scared, dependent, and paying through the nose while they bleed the planet dry. Wake up. The dinosaurs had nothing to do with it. This is the biggest lie they ever sold us and it is k-----g the engine of the world. Mon. 20 July 2026 DHS is aggressively TARGETING CDL truck driving schools who fraudulently give licenses to foreigners and illegal aliens that end up k-----g Americans. GOOD! SHUT THEM ALL DOWN! …Dan Bongino on Telegram President Trump is also moving to replace illegals with VETERANS in the truck driver workforce. 75 entry-level driving schools are now under investigation for FRAUD. 24,000 drivers who can't speak English were already taken off the roads — and 4 states had to cancel 28,000 licenses issued ILLEGALLY 9,500 schools have already been CANCELED from the federal registry “Thousands of unqualified trucking schools have already been taken off the federal registry, but Homeland Security and the Department of Transportation are working to do even more.” “The two federal agencies are announcing a collaboration to enforce rules and regulations at trucking schools all across the country.” Sun. 19 July 2026 Fox News BREAKING: DEEP STATE DESPERATION EXPOSED! They tried to K--L President Trump mid-flight. …Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Telegram On July 9, 2026, as Trump departed Turkey aboard the brand-new Qatari-donated Boeing 747-8 — his future Air Force One — the Deep State launched a cowardly cyber strike from Langley, Virginia. They targeted the plane's electronic controls in a blatant assassination attempt. But Trump — always ten steps ahead — switched to the older Air Force One at the last second. What the Fake News called a “routine security precaution” was actually a brilliant trap. This was the beginning of the Great Purification. Encrypted comms intercepted. Traitors scrambling. NYT journalists hit with emergency subpoenas because they had obituaries and “air disaster” stories pre-written and ready to publish. They were waiting for the crash. THEY. FAILED. AGAIN. Trump just exposed the entire rat nest. The storm is here. Justice is coming. Sun. 19 July 2026: They've been stealing elections for at least 15 to 20 years, not just here in the United States, but around the world. Now they're exposed and running out of options….Steve Bannon on Telegram In the Georgia 2020 election at the State Farm Arena, we have them on video pulling out hidden suitcases full of ballots that were separate from all of the other ballots and running the same stacks of ballots through machines all throughout the night, with NO observers present, which is completely illegal, after they stopped the count, lied to observers, telling everyone they're going home. We have multiple states and counties destroying evidence, no chain-of-custody documents, counterfeit ballots, dead people voting, 120% voter turnouts, IP addresses from outside the country confirmed communicating with our election machines, etc… Members of our own government, the CIA, DHS, CISA, the EAC, all knew these machines and companies were compromised, but cleared them anyway for use in U.S. elections. That alone should tell you how deep and corrupt the system really is and what we are truly up against. Sun. 19 July 2026 Unclassified & Un-redacted Files Pending Release. …Julian Assange, The 17th Letter (JFK Jr.) on Telegram: The Benghazi files. The JFK files. The Jeffrey Epstein files The MLK Files. The RFK files. The 9/11 files. The Seth Rich files. The Hunter Biden laptop files. The January 6th files. The C---D-19 origin files. The Fauci files. The Nord Stream sabotage files. The Roswell files. The UFO/UAP files. The Malcolm X files. The Tuskegee Experiment files. The MKUltra files (full scope). The Operation Northwoods files. The Iran-Contra files (unredacted). The Snowden leaks (classified portions). The Las Vegas shooting files. The Clinton email server files. The George Floyd autopsy files (unreleased details). The Area 51 files (beyond Roswell). Mon. 20 July 2026 A FORMER NSA ELECTION SECURITY DIRECTOR JUST WENT PUBLIC. TRUMP'S DECLASSIFICATION REVEALED EVERYTHING. THE VULNERABILITIES WERE WORSE THAN ANYONE IMAGINED. …QAnon on Telegram He contacted us through an encrypted channel 48 hours ago. His identity has been verified by three independent cybersecurity experts. He worked in NSA's Election Security Division 2016-2024. He calls it “The Silent Breach.” His words. Unedited: “Foreign actors penetrated our election infrastructure for 8 years. Real-time breaches. We did nothing.” “In 2016, I documented 47 vulnerabilities in 12 states. They said: ‘This stays classified.'” “By 2018, Chinese intelligence accessed voter databases in 7 states. We knew. We did nothing.” “By 2020, evidence of foreign interference in 19 states. Logs. Timestamps. Everything.” “I told my director we must go public. He said: ‘It destroys confidence. We can't allow that. So they classified it. They buried it. They silenced me.” “In 8 years, I witnessed:” 127 confirmed foreign intrusion attempts into election infrastructure 34 successful penetrations of voter registration systems 19 states with documented vulnerabilities Zero public disclosures Zero accountability “Millions voted in systems we knew were compromised. Foreign actors had access. We could have fixed it. I couldn't sleep. For 8 years.” WHY HE'S TALKING NOW: “Trump's declassification changed everything. The documents are coming out. The vulnerabilities are being exposed. The truth cannot be hidden anymore.” “I have 8 years of documentation. I have the intrusion logs. I have the foreign IP addresses. I have the names of officials who covered this up. I have the proof that this was known and ignored.” “I am ready to testify. Under oath. Before Congress. Before the American people.” “127 foreign intrusion attempts. 34 successful breaches. 19 compromised states. Zero accountability. That's not national security. That's treason.” HIS FINAL MESSAGE: “To every American who voted: Your vote might have been compromised. I'm sorry. We knew. We did nothing.” “To every election official who was kept in the dark: You were lied to. The vulnerabilities existed. Your superiors knew.” “To the people who silenced me: The truth is coming. And you cannot stop it.” OPERATION ELECTION TRUTH ✓ ACTIVATED PHASE 1: Declassification ✓ LIVE PHASE 2: Public Exposure ⟳ JULY 21-25 PHASE 3: Accountability ⟳ AUGUST 1 The documents are being released. The vulnerabilities are being exposed. The cover-up is ending. Trump declassified it. The NSA tried to hide it. But the truth is coming out. SHARE THIS. WAKE THEM UP. DEMAND ACCOUNTABILITY. The election security cover-up is finished. Med Bed Body Regeneration Therapy Since 1898 when famed inventor Nicola Tesla first discovered Med Bed Regenerative Therapy, it has been known to heal the body without use of drugs or surgery. Back then American doctors were healing people from all kinds of diseases and injuries using Frequencies, Light, Sound and Electromagnetic Fields taught at universities and practiced in hospitals. By 1910 the Rockefeller Foundation, wanting to make money off of pharmaceuticals, bought and closed over 160 Medical Schools that taught Homeopathy. In their quest for wealth the Rockefeller Foundation's influence also soon covered the legal aspects. Doctors refusing to prescribe drugs lost their license. Researchers studying Frequency based healing lost their funding. By 2019 the American Medical Association were forced to formerly recognize the healing affects of Med Beds, “The AMA acknowledges that peer-reviewed evidence supports the biological efficacy of PEMF therapy in tissue regeneration, pain management, and immune modulation. However, widespread adoption would destabilize existing treatment revenue models and insurance reimbursement structures.” However, concerned about a loss of income in both medical practice and pharmaceuticals, the AMA sent a warning to all 847,000 Licensed American Doctors: “Any physician who recommends, prescribes, endorses, or refers patients to electromagnetic frequency-based therapy will face immediate license revocation, removal from insurance networks, and potential criminal liability under state medical practice statutes.” On Wed. 15 July 2026 President Trump reviewed a 3,400-page classified report that documented 61 years of suppressed frequency healing research on Med Bed technology. It proved that Med Bed treatments could reverse aging, detox cells, activate stem cells, rewire nervous systems and naturally regenerate o----s including heart, liver and kidneys. Trump immediately signed Executive Order 2026-1947, which declassified Med Bed Technology for civilian use, then warned the Medical/Drug Professions of possible indictment if they held up deployment of Med Beds. [Note: NSFW content, CSA/SA content, medical speculation, and other sensitive content in this report was redacted for safety. The full unredacted report can be downloaded below.]
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Andrew Price spent nine years living without a car in Hoboken, New Jersey, where most daily trips could be handled on foot or by transit. Once he bought a car, even routine outings came with a new calculation: where he would park, how much it would cost, and whether driving was actually the easier option. An early Strong Towns member, Price examined places, non-places, and the difference between fine-grained and coarse-grained urbanism in articles. He reflects on how owning a car made him a stronger urbanist, a realization that connects back to his first years in Arkansas, where lawns, roads, and parking lots filled the landscape, but finding a place to sit outside with lunch still meant getting back in the car. ADDITIONAL SHOW NOTES Andrew Price (Blog, LinkedIn, X [Twitter]) Places and Non-Places and Fine-Grained vs. Coarse-Grained Urbanism by Andrew Price (Articles) Norm Van Eeden Petersman (LinkedIn) Do you know someone who would make for a great Bottom-Up Revolution guest? Let us know here. This podcast is made possible by Strong Towns members. Thank you! Join fellow members discussing this episode in The Commons.
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Relebogile Mabotja speaks to Paul Wenborn a Product Manager at Ecentric Payment Systems, unpacking the rapid rise of digital wallets, the regulatory challenges facing the industry, and what the future of digital payments in South Africa could look like. 702 Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja is broadcast live on Johannesburg based talk radio station 702 every weekday afternoon. Relebogile brings a lighter touch to some of the issues of the day as well as a mix of lifestyle topics and a peak into the worlds of entertainment and leisure. Thank you for listening to a 702 Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja podcast. Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 13:00 to 15:00 (SA Time) to Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/2qKsEfu or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/DTykncj Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Paul Sun-Hyung Lee, the actor you might know best as Appa in Kim's Convenience, or perhaps Captain Carson Teva in The Mandalorian, is returning for season two of another massive franchise: the live-action adaptation of Avatar: The Last Airbender. Today on Q, he sits down with guest host Gill Deacon to talk about how he got his role, how he adapted a beloved animated character into live action, and how he remains humble.
A floor crosser, a Conservative party shakeup, and Eby inks a pipeline deal as Ontario burns. Links Penticton-Summerland MLA Amelia Boultbee joins the BC NDP – Castanet.net JONESIE: We need to talk about MLA Amelia Boultbee | iNFOnews.ca Kerry-Lynne Findlay Announces Shadow Cabinet | Conservative Party of British Columbia Veteran mediator Vince Ready to step in to try to end B.C. nurses’ dispute B.C. government may have no choice but to spend more to settle with nurses, experts say Minister's statement on Squamish to 100 Mile rail corridor U.S. company believes it can provide rail service between Squamish and 100 Mile House as CN pulls out | CBC News North Coast oil tanker ban being upheld, Port of Vancouver expanding in multibillion-dollar B.C.-Ottawa deal | CBC News Canada and British Columbia strike new cooperative prosperity partnership to build a stronger, more sustainable economy Alberta will provide oilsands producers with incentives to fill proposed West Coast pipeline Alberta-Ontario pipeline proposal faces criticism over costs, need and lack of Indigenous consultation | CBC News Federal government refers Port of Vancouver strategy to Major Projects Office | CBC News Backgrounder: Port of Vancouver Gateway Strategy – Canada.ca Conservatives lose another MP as Carney appoints Martel to the Senate Carney appoints one of his top advisers and a Conservative MP to Senate | CBC News Carney may name more Conservative senators to beef up ranks, says Liberal Senate representative NDP Leader Avi Lewis rules out running in upcoming byelections | CBC News Conservative Party had $85M in revenue but ended 2025 with a $14M deficit | CBC News The Conservative flogging will continue until morale improves – The Hill Times LILLEY: Does Pierre Poilievre actually want to be prime minister? Conservative infighting
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Are you letting massive assignment fees slip through your fingers because you don't know how to handle aggressive sellers? Stop guessing on your appointments and start closing with absolute authority, with Brent Daniels and Jerry Norton returning to hand you the exact conversational blueprints that drive a $2,000,000+ wholesaling operation. This episode breaks down the critical difference between pure ROI and your cash conversion cycle, revealing exactly why Pay-Per-Click leads to obliterate standard agent outreach. You will learn the ultimate 50-35-10 rule for calculating instant price estimates live on the phone, how to seamlessly defuse the “what's your offer?” trap, and the genius Speed, Convenience, and Price triangle that exposes a seller's true motivation in seconds. Plus, Jerry and Brent share raw, unfiltered advice on how to build a real estate empire while working a full-time 9 to 5, handling an unsupportive spouse, and legally closing deals with zero personal capital. Be a part of the TTP training program now.---------Show notes:(0:51) Why your cash conversion cycle matters more than pure marketing ROI(2:38) The reason PPC leads generate massive assignment fees compared to agent outreach(5:45) The exact script to use when a seller's family member wants to review the contract(12:11) The Speed, Convenience, and Price triangle and why sellers can only pick two(16:36) How to navigate an unsupportive spouse and prove wholesaling is a real business(22:01) Why hiding behind books and education is costing you closed deals(28:01) The 50-35-10 Rule and how to give accurate price estimates live on the phone(30:29) The most effective ad copy for bandit signs (and which markets they work in)(32:34) The 6-to-Midnight Hustle and how to build your wholesaling empire around a 9 to 5(38:53) Why wholesalers are positioned to earn significantly more than real estate agents(42:05) How to legally and ethically close deals when you have zero personal capital----------Resources:TalkToPeopleWarm Leads DailyPropWireWholesale RegulationsTTP InsiderWholesaling LaunchTo speak with Brent or one of our other expert coaches call (281) 835-4201 or schedule your free discovery call here to learn about our mentorship programs and become part of the TribeGo to Wholesalingincgroup.com to become part of one of the fastest growing Facebook communities in the Wholesaling space. Get all of your burning Wholesaling questions answered, gain access to JV partnerships, and connect with other "success minded" Rhinos in the community.It's 100% free to join. The opportunities in this community are endless, what are you waiting for?
This episode comes to you live from our pop-up studio at the CommerceNext Growth Show in New York City. Our guest: Jason LaRose, CEO of Bombas — the brand that turned socks, underwear, and tees into a mission-powered growth machine, with more than 200 million essential clothing items donated to people experiencing homelessness. But first, the news — and in our summer biweekly format, there's plenty. Steve breaks down Nike's unimpressive quarter: revenues down, China off 12%, and an operating profit boost driven almost entirely by a nearly billion-dollar one-time tariff refund. The contrast with Levi's couldn't be sharper — under Michelle Gass, the brand posted 8% sales growth, expanding margins, and momentum across women's and tops. The winners keep winning elsewhere too. Aritzia's remarkable run continues with comps up an eye-popping 35% and digital up nearly 60%. Uniqlo parent Fast Retailing delivers 22% revenue growth from its 2,500-store global fleet. And Costco's monthly numbers offer fresh evidence of retail's Great Concentration. Then there's Kroger, acquiring regional grocery powerhouse Giant Eagle — a $9 billion revenue business bought at a strikingly low multiple. Michael and Steve debate the real question: does acquiring-to-compete solve Kroger's relevance problem, or just buy cost leverage against Walmart, Costco, and Amazon? Then it's on to Jason LaRose, who joined Bombas after leadership roles at Under Armour and Equinox. What drew him in: a genuine mission wrapped around outstanding economics — profitable essentially since day one. He traces the brand's arc from Indiegogo campaign and Shark Tank's most successful company ever to nearly $2 billion in cumulative sales, now expanding into underwear, tees, footwear, and slippers — the very items most requested in homeless shelters. LaRose also delivers a masterclass in disciplined distribution: highly curated wholesale partnerships with Target, Dick's, Nordstrom, and Scheels, each with distinct assortments for distinct customers, alongside the brand's first stores and expansion into Canada. His mantra — quality, comfort, mission, in that order — explains why repeat rates keep the funnel from leaking where so many DTC peers sprang holes. Wrapping up, on Steve's radar: a Dallas-area tour of the newly merged Container Store and Bed Bath & Beyond format (who exactly is this store for?), plus his provocative new Substack essay, "Convenience is Boring." On Michael's radar: the soon-to-open Gordie Howe Bridge, his conversation with U.S. Ambassador Pete Hoekstra, and why USMCA review limbo keeps piling uncertainty — and cost — onto businesses and consumers across North America. About UsSteve Dennis is a strategic advisor and keynote speaker focused on growth and innovation, who has also been named one of the world's top retail influencers. He is the bestselling author of two books: Leaders Leap: Transforming Your Company at the Speed of Disruption and Remarkable Retail: How To Win & Keep Customers in the Age of Disruption. Steve regularly shares his insights in his role as a Forbes senior retail contributor and on social media.Michael LeBlanc is a senior retail advisor, keynote speaker and media entrepreneur. Michael has delivered keynotes, hosted fire-side discussions hosted senior retail executive on-stage in 1:1 interviews worldwide. Michael produces and hosts a network of leading retail trade podcasts, including The Remarkable Retail Podcast, The Voice of Retail, The Food Professor, The FEED powered by Loblaw and the Global eCommerce Leaders podcast. He has been recognized by the NRF as a global Top Retail Voice for 2025 and 2026 and continues to be a ReThink Retail Top Retail Expert for the fifth year in a row.
What if the biggest barrier to patient retention isn't your care, but the time it takes patients to get answers? Today's patient wants answers fast. Today's Chiropractor wants to increase speed, quality of care - and compensation for all of the above. Technology is the answer. As patient expectations continue to accelerate, practices that can provide immediate clarity, faster care pathways, and greater certainty create a significant advantage. Dr. Timay sits down with John Conidi from Next Healthcare to explore how in-house radiology helps reduce patient drop-off, improve retention, mitigate medico-legal risk, and create new revenue opportunities for the practice. The conversation unpacks the financial realities of implementing imaging, the critical role of radiologist reporting in protecting both patients and providers, and how emerging AI technology may soon help identify urgent findings faster than ever before. The result is a compelling look at why imaging is becoming far more than a diagnostic tool. It's becoming a strategic driver of better patient experiences, stronger clinical outcomes, and sustainable practice growth. In This Episode You Will Discover: Why a simple referral outside the practice may be costing far more patients than most realize The overlooked medico-legal responsibility that comes with every image taken A revenue opportunity hiding inside a service many practices already recommend How reducing diagnostic delays can dramatically strengthen patient trust and retention The emerging AI capability that could identify urgent cases before they reach the top of the reporting queue Episode Highlights 02:04 - Why the speed of getting answers may matter just as much as the quality of care. 02:41 - A simple referral for imaging may be creating more patient drop-off than most practices realize. 03:37 - The path from diagnosis to care changes dramatically when answers happen immediately. 04:09 - Every X-ray captures more than the spine, creating a level of responsibility many practitioners never fully consider. 05:45 - What if radiology reporting could become a strategic asset instead of simply another expense? 08:24 - The strongest return on an X-ray machine may have less to do with reimbursement than with practice growth. 09:16 - Convenience isn't just good service anymore. It's becoming a competitive advantage. 10:40 - Removing barriers to advanced imaging could dramatically shorten the patient's journey to answers. 15:19 - What if months of waiting for an MRI could become a matter of days? 16:52 - The future of radiology may not be faster reports, but knowing which patients need attention first. 19:05 - One routine image uncovered something nobody expected and completely changed the care plan. 19:36 - Taking the image is only the beginning. The real responsibility starts with everything that comes after. 20:39 - Dan Anticich from Success Partner Twoconnect, joins Dr. Andrew to discuss how chiropractic practices can improve lead conversion, patient reactivation, and operational efficiency through dedicated offshore support. They explore how virtual team members help practices protect marketing investments, strengthen patient communication, reduce administrative workload, and create scalable systems that support sustainable growth. Resources Mentioned To learn more about the REM CEO Program, please visit: http://www.theremarkablepractice.com/rem-ceo For more information about Next Healthcare please visit: https://nexthc.com.au/ For more information about Two Connect please visit: https://twoconnect.com.au/ Book a Strategy Session with Dr. Pete - https://go.oncehub.com/PodcastPC Prefer to watch? Catch the podcast on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/@TheRemarkablePractice1 To listen to more episodes, visit https://theremarkablepractice.com/podcast or follow on your favorite podcast app.
This conversation delves into the intricacies of managing hunting properties, focusing on soil health, water sources, and the behavioral ecology of deer. The speakers emphasize the importance of creating a closed-loop system for soil health, the strategic placement of water holes to attract wildlife, and the integration of aquatic ecosystems to enhance hunting success. They share personal experiences and practical advice for land management, aiming to maximize the effectiveness of hunting properties. In this conversation, the speakers discuss the importance of ecosystem health, particularly in relation to pond management and wildlife. They emphasize the need for sustainable practices that enhance soil and forage quality while minimizing reliance on chemical interventions. The discussion also covers the significance of water resources in maintaining healthy ecosystems and the impact of current land management practices on wildlife health. The speakers advocate for a shift in mentality towards more holistic and ecologically sound approaches to land management. takeaways Take a broader view of soil function. Soil health discussions have matured over time. Quality plants attract quality animals. Water sources are critical for wildlife, especially in colder months. Placement of water holes should consider deer behavior. Integrate aquatic ecosystems for better wildlife management. Use native vegetation around water sources for better habitat. Understand the landscape of fear in deer behavior. Effective land management requires a holistic approach. Clean water leads to healthier wildlife. I struggle with pushing products; my loyalty is with people. Herbicides can be a medicine, but overuse is abuse. We need to create ecosystems that are abundant. Plant diversity increases insect populations, benefiting wildlife. Convenience often drives poor ecological practices. Improving forage quality is essential for wildlife health. Supplemental feeding can degrade natural forage intake. Clean water is critical for healthy ecosystems. Clear-cutting can negatively impact forage quality. Sustainable practices require a shift in mindset. Social Social Links https://whitetaillandscapes.com/ https://www.facebook.com/whitetaillandscapes/ https://www.instagram.com/whitetail_landscapes/?hl=en https://www.theuntamedambition.com/ https://www.theuntamedambition.com/whitetailambition Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Shop my all-natural skincare products at Arvoti.com.The most radical thing you can do in today's home isn't buying the newest device. It's refusing to.Returning to a '90s household is about noticing how much ownership we've handed over to streaming services, smart devices, and cloud servers without realizing it.As a first-time homesteader, I've spent years learning to stop depending on grocery stores. Lately, I've been applying that same thinking to the technology inside my home, and it started with one small decision: bringing an old CRT television into the house.The response I got online told me thousands of people are hungry for the same thing. Vinyl records, film cameras, DVDs, camcorders, and libraries are all having a moment right now, and it isn't because everyone suddenly became sentimental.Convenience is not free. Streaming replaced ownership. Smartphones replaced dedicated cameras and brought constant distraction. Cloud storage replaced photo albums that your grandchildren could hold in their hands.If we can pass down canning jars and gardening knowledge, we can pass down movies, music, and photographs, too.You'll Learn:[0:00] Introduction[3:15] The thousands of unexpected responses online after I brought a CRT television home[5:06] The Game of Thrones conspiracy and why modern TV feels designed to discombobulate you[7:53] Curating a physical movie collection and the Disney films that won't make the shelf[10:48] Why an iPod that only plays music feels more freeing than a smartphone[13:24] Convenience is not free, the hidden trade-off behind every modern upgrade[15:02] Applying homesteader resilience to technology, not just the pantry[18:54] The shift toward vinyl, film cameras, and permanence in a temporary worldFind more from Gubba: Gubba Homestead | X | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | WebsiteGubba Homestead Products | Shop
Kentucky High School Football Rankings Top 10! The place to find the best Football Ranking Show in Kentucky! We give you are Ranking from 1a 3a & 5a in today's episode, and we give you the reasons why! This episode will be Timestamped for your Convenience !Side Note: I do this to start the Conversation, the 2026 season is almost here and I want to hear from every community I talked about ! Just don't Talk shit I want to hear an honest opinion0:00 - 1:40 Intro1:41- 12:08 1A Top 1012:09 - 29:10 3A Top 1029:11 - 44:45 5A Top 1044:46 - 45:18 Outro
https://www.currentfederaltaxdevelopments.com/podcasts/2026/7/12/2026-07-13-a-week-of-final-regulations This week we look at: Transitioning from First Time Abate (FTA) to Automatic Exemption from Penalty (AEP) Strict Enforcement of Tax Refund Statutes of Limitations Employee Retention Credit (ERC) Refund Claims & Pleading Standards Pandemic-Era Persistence of New York's Convenience of the Employer Rule Invalidity of Treasury Regulation Section 1.951A-2(c)(5) Non-Shareholder Capital Contributions vs. Compensation Final Section 1035 Exchange & Corporate Reorganization Regulations Reclassification of Abusive CRAT Structures as Listed Transactions The National Taxpayer Advocate's Perspective on AEP
This week we look at: Transitioning from First Time Abate (FTA) to Automatic Exemption from Penalty (AEP) Strict Enforcement of Tax Refund Statutes of Limitations Employee Retention Credit (ERC) Refund Claims & Pleading Standards Pandemic-Era Persistence of New York's Convenience of the Employer Rule Invalidity of Treasury Regulation Section 1.951A-2(c)(5) Non-Shareholder Capital Contributions vs. Compensation Final Section 1035 Exchange & Corporate Reorganization Regulations Reclassification of Abusive CRAT Structures as Listed Transactions The National Taxpayer Advocate's Perspective on AEPAn audio only version of this week's broadcast can be downloaded or streamed below. 2026-07-13 A Week of Final Regulations Edward K. Zollars, CPA (Arizona) Download PDFs of the articles for this week's update and the slides can be downloaded below:2026-07-13 Current Federal Tax DevelopmentsSlides
This week we look at: Transitioning from First Time Abate (FTA) to Automatic Exemption from Penalty (AEP) Strict Enforcement of Tax Refund Statutes of Limitations Employee Retention Credit (ERC) Refund Claims & Pleading Standards Pandemic-Era Persistence of New York's Convenience of the Employer Rule Invalidity of Treasury Regulation Section 1.951A-2(c)(5) Non-Shareholder Capital Contributions vs. Compensation Final Section 1035 Exchange & Corporate Reorganization Regulations Reclassification of Abusive CRAT Structures as Listed Transactions The National Taxpayer Advocate's Perspective on AEP
Back in March (episode 507), we did a show about the "Sweet 16" worst money habits to see which was the worst for your wallet and budget. We decided to bring that episode back, but with 16 new "bad" money habits based on a World Cup-style seeding. Group A: Everyday Leaks Subscription creep Food delivery apps Impulse buys ("just this once") Convenience store runs Group B: Big Ticket Traps Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) Car payment stretching (72–84 month loans) Lifestyle creep after a raise "It's an investment" purchases (boat, timeshare, unused home gym) Group C: Emotional Spending Revenge spending (stress/reward shopping) Retail therapy after a bad day Keeping up with social media lifestyles Guilt spending on kids/grandkids Group D: The Excuses "I'll start Monday" mentality "It's just one swipe" thinking No budget or tracking at all Balance transfer as a permanent fix instead of a plan Which money habit do you think will "win" (and by that, we mean which will be the worst? This is all in good fun; the goal isn't perfection — managing money is genuinely hard, and just noticing a pattern is real progress. Do you agree with our analysis? Let us know if you enjoy this episode and, if so, please share it with your friends! Or, you can support the show by visiting our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/crushingDebt To contact George Curbelo, you can email him at GCFinancialCoach21@gmail.com or follow his Tiktok channel - https://www.tiktok.com/@curbelofinancialcoach To contact Shawn Yesner, you can email him at Shawn@Yesnerlaw.com or visit www.YesnerLaw.com.
Is summer (and let's be honest, every season) your I'm so busy I need to grab and go season? I'm pulling back the curtain on my actual grocery cart and showing you exactly which convenience foods earn a spot in my kitchen while I'm helping my kids heal their skin from the inside out. If you've ever felt like healing your child's skin means overhauling your entire kitchen and your entire schedule, I hope this episode reminds you that small, doable swaps add up. You don't need more hours in the day, you need a filter you trust. READY TO HEAL YOUR CHILD'S ECZEMA WITHOUT STEROIDS? Stop managing and start healing. The Eczema Elimination Method is the transformation that takes your child from constant flares to clear, calm skin and summer is the single best time to begin! If you've been waiting for the right moment, this is it. Book a free alignment call with Andra here: https://calendly.com/eczemakids/discovery-call ECZEMA-SAFE SKINCARE FOR SENSITIVE SKIN Every product in the Eczema Kids shop is formulated specifically for compromised, reactive skin... nothing that adds to the burden your child's body is already managing. Shop the full line (including the back in stock, new and improved mineral sunscreen) here: https://eczemakids.com/collections/skin-care-products CONNECT WITH ECZEMA KIDS ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/eczema.kids This Podcast is Produced by DrTalks https://drtalks.com/podcast-service/
Today for "Everyday Money #1":-- One of the most interesting questions in consumer fintech is not how to get someone to download an app. It is how to get them to trust one app with more and more of their financial life.That is the psychology behind the super wallet. At first, people are cautious. They may use one app for payments, another for savings, another for investing, and another for budgeting. That fragmentation feels safe because it limits exposure.But over time, if one product proves consistently useful, fast, and reliable, users start consolidating. And that is more than just a product decision, it is a psychological one. People consolidate finances in one app when the app reduces mental load. When it makes money feel more organized.When it turns a scattered financial life into something clearer and easier to manage. Convenience matters, but so does confidence. The user has to believe that the app is not just good at one task, but good at being a system they can come back to.There are a few forces behind that behavior. One is habit. The more often a product becomes part of a daily or weekly routine, the harder it is to replace. Another is visibility. If users can see their balances, transactions, goals, and activity in one place, the app becomes a kind of financial control center. And another is trust. Once people feel that a product is stable, transparent, and useful across multiple use cases, they stop thinking of it as a feature and start thinking of it as an account.That is what makes the super wallet so powerful. It is more than just aggregation for its own sake, it is the gradual collapse of financial fragmentation into a single interface that users actually want to keep using.In the end, consolidation happens when the product is useful enough to start replacing a set of decisions with a single habit.-- The podcasts are authored, edited and produced by Raph Grieco (raphael-grieco.com | olivecapital.vc).
Putting yourself out there comes with opinions, cheap shots, and plenty of people who think they know the whole story from one post. Nick and Tyler talk about online criticism, support systems, comparison, family, friends, and finding the people who actually want to see you win. Sign up for the Modern Craftsman Community:
This week we are re-releasing a Substack Live from our Breaker community! Mayim and Jonathan speak with Jeff Krasno, co-founder and CEO of Commune, a masterclass platform for personal and societal well-being. He hosts the Commune podcast and is the author of Good Stress, a collection of wellness protocols that he developed to reverse his diabetes, lose 60 pounds, and reclaim his health.We cover a topic that we've heard before, but framed in a new way - how each of us are living in a constant state of emotional dysregulation, and Jeff shares a few unique and novel ways to rebalance - like crying (really hard!) to release stress and restabilize our nervous systems and sense of purpose. He also introduces the “spotlight versus lantern” perspective of conscious experience - how wide can we make our aperture so that we can take in all that life has to offer?!Our lives are filled with ease and over-convenience from morning to night, and it's adversely affecting our health. We need to put down the electronic devices and build up our psychological immune systems!Follow us on Substack for Exclusive Bonus Content: https://bialikbreakdown.substack.com/BialikBreakdown.comYouTube.com/mayimbialikSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Send us Fan MailThe Krewe is back at it, with more #weeklywhisky and more problems of the world that need to be solved. We'll unveil specials for the 4th of July in this Independence Day episode as well as look into the following stories which the mass media may not cover. From the mass arrests in Iraq to the "not happening" Biden library it's all about the convenience we look for in our lives that may be causing issues. Also, if you're downloading this, make sure you make your reservations to get a flight that may be an every 250 year event...Mr. Lester's is making that happen!Like, follow and share your Implicit Bias!Support the show
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In today's aesthetic landscape, convenience isn't just a nice-to-have—it's a deciding factor in whether patients choose your practice at all.In this episode, Amy Anderson of ACG Practice Partners joins Robin Ntoh to break down how leading medical aesthetics practices are rethinking the patient journey, from first touch to post-visit follow-up, and beyond to meet rising expectations around access, speed, and ease.Through online scheduling and patient portals to CRM-driven communication, Amy shares practical strategies to remove friction, automate repetitive tasks, and empower staff to focus on what matters most: meaningful patient interactions. Topics in this episode include :Turning convenience into a true competitive differentiator for your practiceUsing CRM and “drip” campaigns to educate and nurture patients over timeImproving conversion by making scheduling and access available anytime, anywhereReducing staff burnout through automation while preserving the human touchCreating a more efficient, scalable workflow to create a better patient experience Because in medical aesthetics, the best practices aren't just delivering results, they're making it easier than ever for patients to say yes.Guest: Amy Anderson, Founder and CEOACG Practice PartnersHost: Robin Ntoh, VP of AestheticsNextechAbout Nextech: Industry-leading software for dermatology, medical spas, ophthalmology, orthopedics, and plastic surgery at https://www.nextech.com/
Bringing home a new baby comes with so many questions, and feeding is often at the top of the list. In this solo episode, Dr. Carole Keim walks parents through the basics of newborn feeding with a reassuring message: fed is best. She explains what to expect during the first days of life, including how small a newborn's stomach really is, how breastfeeding develops over time, and why feeding can feel challenging in the beginning. Parents will learn about colostrum, milk production, feeding frequency, and how to recognize signs that their baby is getting enough to eat. Dr. Keim also explores common breastfeeding challenges, practical tips for improving latch and milk supply, and the role of pumping, bottle feeding, donor milk, and formula. She discusses the benefits of breastfeeding while also emphasizing that there are many safe and healthy ways to nourish a baby. Whether you plan to breastfeed, formula feed, pump, or combine methods, this episode offers evidence-based guidance and encouragement to help you make feeding decisions with confidence during those important first weeks with your newborn. Key Moments 00:00 Welcome and why “Fed is Best” matters 01:18 Why breastfeeding can be harder than expected 02:43 Newborn stomach size and feeding volumes by day 03:56 The first nights of feeding and newborn hunger patterns 05:03 Pumping, storing colostrum, and building milk supply 06:19 Benefits of breastfeeding for moms and babies 10:33 Breastfeeding recommendations and realistic feeding choices 14:35 Latch basics and breastfeeding troubleshooting 18:37 Pacifiers, nipple care, and knowing if baby is getting enough 22:41 Tongue ties, milk supply tips, and common breastfeeding concerns 31:36 Bottle feeding, formula options, and choosing the right formula 39:21 Final encouragement: nourishing your baby with confidence __ Why Breastfeeding Matters Benefits for Baby Nutrition tailored to infant needs Antibodies and immune protection Lower risk of ear infections, diarrhea, and some respiratory illnesses Lower risk of SIDS Possible long-term reduction in obesity and diabetes risk Benefits for Parent Uterine recovery after birth Reduced postpartum bleeding Convenience and lower cost Possible reduction in breast and ovarian cancer risk Positioning and Latch Basics Good Positioning Baby's ear, shoulder, and hip aligned Baby brought to breast, not breast to baby Nose to nipple alignment Signs of a Good Latch Wide-open mouth Lips flanged outward Deep latch, not shallow nipple sucking Rhythmic suck/swallow pattern Signs of Poor Latch Significant pain Clicking Cracked nipples Baby still hungry after long feeds How to Know Baby Is Getting Enough Milk Signs Wet diapers and stools Weight trends Swallowing sounds Baby seeming satisfied after many feeds Typical Expectations Initial weight loss can be normal Pediatric follow-up is important in the first days after discharge Red Flags Poor urine output Lethargy Persistent jaundice Dehydration signs When to Seek Help Lactation Support Lactation consultants Pediatricians Family physicians Midwives Postpartum nurses Urgent Reasons to Seek Care Baby not waking to feed Fever Signs of dehydration Severe maternal breast pain/redness/fever Poor weight gain Giving bottles of formula How to choose regular, preemie, soy, anti-reflux, sensitive, hydrolyzed, goat, organic How to mix Follow the instructions on package closely Do NOT make your own infant formula; use one that is commercially available Mix with clean water; doesn't need to be distilled or boiled Any temp is ok; aim for cool to room temperature when you feed baby Can mix up to 1 day worth at a time in the fridge Used bottles need to be finished within 2 hours or thrown away; can't be put back in the fridge Check out The Baby Manual on Amazon. It will give you peace of mind when your new baby arrives. __ Resources discussed in this episode: The Holistic Mamas Handbook is available on Amazon The Baby Manual is also available on Amazon __ Contact Dr. Carole Keim MD Website: CaroleKeim.com Linktree TikTok Instagram ---FullScript VitaminsUse this link to get 10% off and free shipping for orders over $50.HIRO DiapersUse code DRCAROLEKEIM for a discount at checkout. Click here. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Recorded live on the CommerceNext Growth Show main stage in NYC, Steve Dennis sits down with Kimberley "KG" Gardiner, Chief Marketing Officer of Tractor Supply Company, who traces her path from senior marketing roles at Toyota, Lexus, and Volkswagen to leading one of America's most distinctive lifestyle retailers — 2,400 stores, 50,000-plus team members, and a culture she felt firsthand walking a Virginia store with CEO Hal Lawton during her interview. She explains how the "Life Out Here" platform works as a strategic decision filter, not a tagline, and walks through five core customer segments — from the Country Dabbler to the Big Barn customer, who shops up to 52 times a year. The conversation digs into the jobs-versus-joy duality of the Tractor Supply shopper, the balance of AI and human connection in stores, and why frictionless isn't always the goal. KG breaks down the retailer's proprietary in-store LLM, "Hey Gura," which helps team members field questions on everything from sick livestock to pet nutrition — and explains why 80% of online orders get fulfilled through stores. As she puts it: digital scales convenience, but stores scale trust. Up front, Steve and Michael open on the Strait of Hormuz, where ceasefire whiplash has eased fuel prices but left them well above pre-incursion levels. Fresh Moody's data on the K-shaped economy lands hard: the top 20% of US households now drive 60% of consumer spending, their outlays up 6.5% year-over-year, while the bottom 80% can't keep pace with inflation. That split is finally hitting grocery — Kroger comped 1%, Albertsons 0.7%, Publix flat — while Walmart, Costco, Amazon, T&T, Whole Foods, and Sprouts keep surging. The unremarkable middle is collapsing in grocery just as it did in department stores and category killers. After the interview, Steve recaps CommerceNext, including a sharp Mickey Drexler fireside with Simeon Siegel on taste, curation, and craftsmanship, before unpacking Walmart's $1.4B Vibe.co acquisition — a connected-TV play that rhymes with the earlier Vizio deal. On the prediction tracker: Starbucks is tapping the brakes on its all-third-place strategy, teasing up to 5,000 smaller, drive-through-led US locations. On the radar: an early start to back-to-school promos and a moved-up Prime Day, both hinting at margin pressure ahead. Michael closes on disappointing FIFA World Cup numbers across host cities, and crowns Taylor Swift the clear winner in the economic-contribution battle. Steve's Starbucks Prediction About UsSteve Dennis is a strategic advisor and keynote speaker focused on growth and innovation, who has also been named one of the world's top retail influencers. He is the bestselling author of two books: Leaders Leap: Transforming Your Company at the Speed of Disruption and Remarkable Retail: How To Win & Keep Customers in the Age of Disruption. Steve regularly shares his insights in his role as a Forbes senior retail contributor and on social media.Michael LeBlanc is a senior retail advisor, keynote speaker and media entrepreneur. Michael has delivered keynotes, hosted fire-side discussions hosted senior retail executive on-stage in 1:1 interviews worldwide. Michael produces and hosts a network of leading retail trade podcasts, including The Remarkable Retail Podcast, The Voice of Retail, The Food Professor, The FEED powered by Loblaw and the Global eCommerce Leaders podcast. He has been recognized by the NRF as a global Top Retail Voice for 2025 and 2026 and continues to be a ReThink Retail Top Retail Expert for the fifth year in a row.
Last time we spoke about the battle of Zhongtiao Mountain. On 7 May 1941, Japan launched a three-front assault on the Zhongtiao Mountains, striking multiple axes and using paratroopers to disrupt Chinese command. On the northeastern front, Wu Shimin's 98th Army scored a success at Wangcun, routing about 2,000 attackers. Elsewhere, three-pronged Japanese forces drove south toward Yuanqu with overwhelming artillery, armor, and coordinated movement. During the first night, paratroopers found the Chinese headquarters already disordered: orders were unclear and communications with most units collapsed. By 8 May, the First War Zone could no longer coordinate; armies fought alone. From mid-May into June, Japanese units swept the mountains, manning river crossings to block retreat and eliminating pockets. Surviving Chinese formations escaped or regrouped south of the Yellow River, but the three-year Zhongtiao defensive system was destroyed in about twenty days, sharply worsening Japan's strategic situation in northern China. #208 Operation Plus: The Road to the Second Battle of Changsha 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. In the autumn of 1939, Japanese forces under General Yasuji Okamura launched a major offensive aimed at capturing Changsha — the gateway to China's interior and one of the most important cities still under Nationalist control. The First Battle of Changsha ended without a decisive Japanese victory. Chinese forces, anchored by the Ninth War Zone under General Xue Yue, managed to repel the advance, inflicting significant casualties and preserving the city. It was a notable achievement at a time when Japanese arms had swept across vast swathes of Chinese territory, and it reverberated through both the Chinese military establishment and the watching international community. Following the Japanese withdrawal, Chiang Kai-shek convened the Second Nanyue Military Conference to carry out a thorough assessment of the battle and to plan for the period of relative calm that would follow. The conference sought to answer several pressing questions: What had worked in the defense? Where had coordination broken down? How could the period of Japanese inactivity be used most productively? Chiang made it clear that this respite was not to be wasted. Commanders of all the major war zones were simultaneously expected to serve as governors of their respective provinces, ensuring unity of military and civilian command. Chiang himself set an example by personally assuming the governorship of Sichuan Province and focusing attention on that province's production and reconstruction efforts. The conference produced broad directives for the reconstruction of war-zone provinces and the intensification of military training. For Hunan, responsibility for implementing these directives fell on the shoulders of General Xue Yue, who had emerged from the First Battle of Changsha with greatly enhanced prestige and authority. The reason Changsha and Hunan more broadly attracted such persistent Japanese attention was geographical and logistical. The Yuehan Railway — running from Yueyang in northern Hunan down through Changsha and south toward Guangzhou — was one of the most important transportation arteries in China. Whoever controlled it could move troops, equipment, and supplies across vast distances with speed and reliability. Opening up the Yuehan line would, in Japanese strategic thinking, effectively connect their forces in Central China with those in South China, allowing for a gradual tightening of the strategic noose around Chiang Kai-shek's wartime capital at Chongqing in Sichuan Province. Hunan was therefore not merely a defensive problem for the Chinese; it was a strategic prize that Japan would inevitably seek to take. Xue Yue, whose headquarters were in Changsha, was well aware of this logic. With the First Battle of Changsha behind him and the province in need of recovery, Xue Yue turned his attention to governance. He was not content to wait passively for the next Japanese offensive. He believed that a province that was economically productive, administratively disciplined, and politically stable would provide a far more durable foundation for military resistance than one that was disorganized and demoralized. At the beginning of his tenure as effective governor of Hunan, Xue conducted a thorough survey of the province's situation and then articulated a philosophical framework for his administration in the form of a "three-character policy," consisting of three guiding principles: "Peace" (an), "Convenience" (bian), and "Sufficiency" ( zu). In Xue's formulation, "Peace" meant that the population should be able to live, work, and conduct their daily affairs free from fear and disruption. "Convenience" meant that policies should benefit the people, the nation, and the war effort simultaneously — eliminating bureaucratic obstacles and inefficiencies. "Sufficiency" meant achieving adequate levels in all essential areas: enough soldiers, enough food, and enough wisdom in leadership. These seemingly simple principles were elaborated into extensive implementation guidelines. The announcement of this framework immediately sparked debate across Hunan's intellectual and administrative community. Veteran officials and scholars were divided. Some praised the policy as a clear and practical framework for wartime governance. Others dismissed it as hollow wordplay, offering nothing new or substantive. A minority was more sharply critical, warning that if such superficial philosophizing was all Xue could offer, the province would decay into warlordism. Undeterred by the criticism, Xue Yue built upon the three-character framework with a set of "Six Policies" for governing the people of Hunan: "Benefiting the People, Raising the People, Educating the People, Protecting the People, Managing the People, and Utilizing the People." Each of these six principles came with specific implementation targets and performance metrics, designed to be measurable rather than aspirational. This second round of policy announcements generated yet another wave of debate, but Xue pressed forward with implementation regardless. From the beginning of 1940, Xue vigorously pushed for the expansion of agricultural and industrial production across the province. His approach was comprehensive and at times uncompromising. He approved funds for the reconstruction of the Zhongshan Road National Goods Exhibition Hall in Changsha — which had been destroyed in the catastrophic Changsha Fire of 1938 — and by February 1940, 114 shops had reopened there. In March, he approved the "Eight Measures for the Construction of Sheds in Changsha," drafted by the Changsha Municipal Police Bureau, which relaxed housing regulations and helped address the severe shortage of accommodation for the city's residents, who had largely fled or been displaced during the fire and the Japanese offensive. One of the more creative initiatives of this period was the Ninth War Zone's order requiring all troops stationed in Hunan to cultivate a certain amount of farmland in their spare time, growing grain to supplement military rations. Local residents came to refer to the plots tended by soldiers as "soldier's fields" (bing tian). This policy served a dual purpose: it reduced the logistical burden of feeding the garrison forces from civilian stocks while keeping soldiers productively occupied during lulls in fighting. It also served to maintain a degree of goodwill between the military and the rural communities on which any prolonged resistance ultimately depended. One of the most consequential steps Xue Yue took to stabilize Hunan's governance was an aggressive campaign against corruption. On April 15, 1940, he ordered the execution of Tian Weizheng, the county magistrate of Changsha, and Wang Lun, the county magistrate of Xiangtan, both on charges of corruption and abuse of office. The proclamation accompanying the executions was blunt: "This serves as a warning against corruption and establishes the authority of the law in upholding discipline." The message was not lost on officials across the province. In the months that followed, a sweep of investigations led to the punishment of numerous corrupt officials and illegal businessmen. The effect on public confidence in the provincial government was significant. Citizens and soldiers alike perceived that there was now a leadership willing to hold its own accountable — a stark contrast to the corruption and self-dealing that had plagued Chinese provincial governance throughout the war. Xue was also attentive to the ideological dimension of the war effort. On May Fourth Youth Day — itself laden with nationalist significance, commemorating the great student movement of 1919 — Xue attended the provincial capital's sports meet and delivered a speech before thousands of young people entitled "Iron Youth, Iron Spirit, Sacred Labor, Sacred Survival." The speech was aimed at galvanizing the younger generation, connecting their personal futures to the fate of the nation and the resistance against Japan. That same month, in May 1940, the 110th executive meeting of the Hunan Provincial Government revised and approved the "Hunan Province County Heads Performance Evaluation Method," a document that formalized military service and support for the war effort as the primary criterion in the evaluation of local officials' political performance. Throughout 1940, the provincial government and the Ninth War Zone organized a series of training courses for officials, including courses specifically designed for guerrilla cadres, women cadres, and village chiefs — an indication that preparations for sustained, decentralized resistance were underway. Xue himself addressed the cadre training group with a speech on "The Conditions That a Well-Rounded Cadre Should Possess." By the end of 1940, after more than a year of sustained effort, Hunan had broadly recovered to the administrative and economic condition it had enjoyed before the Changsha Fire, when the reformist official Zhang Zhizhong had governed the province. Agriculture, industry, and commerce all showed measurable improvement over their wartime lows. The government's accounts for the year reflected growth across all sectors. This recovery was not merely statistical; it represented a genuine rebuilding of the province's capacity to sustain a prolonged defense. Soldiers were better fed and equipped, local officials were more disciplined, and the civilian population had a functioning, if still imperfect, relationship with the wartime state. Early in 1941, Xue Yue's reputation had grown to the point where local gentry and public figures jointly petitioned for a bustling street in Changsha to be named after his courtesy name — a mark of genuine popular esteem unusual for a military governor in wartime China. While Xue Yue was rebuilding Hunan, events at the geopolitical level were reshaping the strategic environment in ways that would directly precipitate the Second Battle of Changsha. On September 27, 1940, Japan signed the Tripartite Pact with Nazi Germany and Fascist Italy, formally joining the Axis powers. The pact alarmed the Western democracies and accelerated their support for China. On December 2, 1940, the United States Congress passed a bill approving a one-hundred-million-dollar loan to China. On December 10, 1940, Britain followed suit, approving a ten-million-pound loan. Both measures were explicitly understood — by all parties — as responses to Japanese expansion and Japan's recognition of Wang Jingwei's collaborationist puppet government in Nanjing. For the Japanese military leadership, these loans signaled that the international community was not prepared to accept Japan's fait accompli in China, and that the war of attrition against the Nationalist government could not be allowed to continue indefinitely. The imperative to resolve the "China Incident" — as Japanese officials euphemistically called the war — before the international situation deteriorated further became more urgent than ever. On January 16, 1941, the Japanese Army adopted the "Long-Term Operational Guidance Plan for China." The document acknowledged a painful internal contradiction: Japan could only sustain a protracted war in China, yet it simultaneously demanded a swift resolution to the conflict through strong military pressure. The plan's solution to this contradiction was to intensify operations while "taking note of the international situation" — meaning that military actions should be calibrated to avoid triggering direct American or British intervention. The plan called for large-scale offensive operations in the summer and autumn of 1941. The companion document, the "Annual Plan for Showa 16 (1941)," was more specific. It required Japanese troops stationed in China to conduct a major operation in the summer and autumn of that year with the aim of dealing a heavy blow to the main force of the "Whampoa Military Academy" — the term used by Japanese planners to describe the core of Chiang Kai-shek's professional officer corps, trained at the Whampoa (Huangpu) Military Academy and regarded as the backbone of the Nationalist army. The stated goal was to destroy the Chongqing government's will to continue resistance and thereby force a resolution to the China Incident. Xue Yue himself read translated summaries of both these documents when he traveled to Chongqing to report on his work in early 1941. He returned to Hunan in a reflective, and determined, frame of mind. For much of the period between the two Battles of Changsha, the Japanese Eleventh Army — the primary force facing Xue Yue's Ninth War Zone — had been commanded by General Yasuji Okamura, a seasoned officer with whom Xue had developed a degree of familiarity through combat. By early 1941, it became known that Okamura was to be transferred to the Military Advisory Council at Imperial General Headquarters in Tokyo — a prestigious but more removed role. Xue Yue reflected on this change with a mixture of relief and characteristic self-confidence, reasoning that whoever replaced Okamura would be a new adversary to be dealt with on the battlefield, and that there was no reason to lose to him regardless. Korechika Anami received his appointment as commander of the Eleventh Army on February 15, 1941. From the first day of his appointment, he carried a detailed battle map of the three provinces facing his command — Hunan, Hubei, and Jiangxi — along with comprehensive intelligence files on both sides' troop dispositions and strengths. He studied these materials constantly, on trains, in waiting rooms, wherever he had a free moment. By the time he formally took up his post on March 10, 1941, he already had a clear operational vision for the coming campaign. Before reaching the front, Anami stopped in Nanjing to meet with General Hata Shunroku, the Commander-in-Chief of the China Expeditionary Army. Hata had himself arrived in China in early 1941, having been summoned by the Emperor before his departure and entrusted with what the Emperor called the sacred mission of resolving the China Incident. The two men talked through the night, their conversation returning repeatedly to the planned summer-autumn offensive. Hata urged Anami to annihilate the main force of the Ninth War Zone in the area south of the Miluo River — to destroy, once and for all, the core of Chiang Kai-shek's best troops. "If this battle is fought well," Hata told him, "the entire war situation in China will undergo a huge change." Anami listened and agreed, though he had his own reasons to want the battle to go well. He had voluntarily relinquished the prominent position of Vice Minister of the Army at General Headquarters in Tokyo to take this field command — a significant personal sacrifice that reflected his deep desire for battlefield achievement. There was a personal dimension to Anami's motivations as well. His second son, a bright and lively boy to whom he was deeply attached, had died in combat in China. Anami carried a photograph of his son wherever he went, and had resolved to transform his grief into a consuming commitment to military excellence, whatever the human cost. At the Eleventh Army's headquarters in Yueyang, Anami found the war game board and operational plans that Okamura had left behind. He did not immediately begin issuing orders. Instead, for weeks he immersed himself in the problem, traveling between divisional headquarters and subordinate commands to gather ground-level perspectives, or sitting alone for hours before the great map, motionless and in deep concentration. His new chief of staff, Kinoshita Isamu, who had come from a divisional unit and was unfamiliar with his commander's temperament, could only keep silent company during these long sessions. When Anami eventually convened his headquarters personnel to explain his operational intentions, he made a pointed critique of the First Battle of Changsha. "The reason why the last battle in Changsha did not achieve great results," he said, "was that the troops were too dispersed and the main direction of attack was not highlighted, so they could not form a strong impact and lethality." He named the new operation "Operation Plus" — a deliberate contrast with what he saw as the subtracted, diluted efforts of the previous campaign. His concept was one of radical concentration: rather than dispersing the attack across multiple fronts in Hubei and Jiangxi while simultaneously advancing on Changsha, Anami proposed pulling the forces from southern Hubei and northern Jiangxi and massing them in front of northern Hunan. The effect on his staff officers when he demonstrated this redeployment on the map was electric; one of them involuntarily exclaimed aloud at the sudden clarity of the advantageous position that mass concentration would create. Anami's personality was, in the judgment of those who worked with him, fundamentally different from Okamura's. A commander's fighting style is shaped by his character, and Anami's character was defined by intensity, focus, and a willingness to commit fully. These traits would shape "Operation Plus" from conception to execution. On June 22, 1941, five and a half million German troops launched Operation Barbarossa — the largest military invasion in history — against the Soviet Union. The news reached the Japanese military establishment with a degree of surprise, since such a momentous operation should, under the terms of the Tripartite Pact, have been communicated in advance. Beyond the procedural slight, German strategists had placed themselves in the position of fighting a two-front war, something Japanese generals found strategically bewildering. The outbreak of the Soviet-German War forced a serious debate within the Japanese General Staff. One faction argued for a "northward advance" — seizing the opportunity to strike the Soviet Union from the east while its military was fully committed in the west. Another faction argued for a "southward advance" — moving into Southeast Asia and the Pacific to secure the oil and raw materials that Japan desperately needed. Prime Minister Fumimaro Konoe adopted a wait-and-see compromise, authorizing secret preparations for war in the north known as Operation Kantokuen while continuing to monitor developments. Now it just so happens I released a Patreon/Youtube Members exclusive episode covering Operation Kantokuen the previous month. I highly recommend it, fascinating what if piece of history. For just a teaser I can briefly summarize it: Operation Kantokuen — officially designated "Kwantung Army Special Maneuvers" — was Japan's plan for a large-scale invasion of the Soviet Far East, developed in the summer of 1941 following Germany's launch of Operation Barbarossa. When news of the German invasion reached Tokyo, Foreign Minister Yosuke Matsuoka and senior Kwantung Army officers argued Japan should abandon its neutrality pact with the USSR and strike in coordination with Germany. An Army-Navy compromise on June 24th allowed preparations to proceed so long as they did not interfere with Japan's concurrent southern ambitions. On July 5th, Matsuoka and Major General Shin'ichi Tanaka convinced War Minister Hideki Tojo to back a more ambitious scheme, and the two men then bypassed the War Ministry entirely, securing Emperor Hirohito's personal authorization. The plan was structured in two stages — a buildup and readiness phase followed by an offensive phase — during which the Kwantung Army would await an explicit order to attack. The Army General Staff calculated that any campaign had to conclude by mid-October before Siberian winter conditions made logistics impossible. Their ideal force requirement was 16 to 22 divisions supported by 800,000 tons of shipping, though this assumed the Soviets would first redeploy half their Far Eastern infantry and two-thirds of their armor westward against Germany. The planned order of battle ultimately settled on 24 divisions — 17 committed to the eastern front and 5 concentrated near Mutanchiang. The opening blow was designed to fall on the Primorye (Maritime Province) front. The 1st Area Army, commanding the 3rd and 20th Armies along with elements of the Korea Army, would cross the border south of Lake Khanka to shatter Soviet defensive lines and menace Vladivostok. Simultaneously, the 5th Army would strike south of Iman to cut the Trans-Siberian Railway and isolate the Maritime Province from northern reinforcements. In the north, the 4th Army would hold the Amur River line before pivoting to attack Blagoveshchensk, while two additional reinforced divisions would invade Northern Sakhalin in a land-and-sea pincer. A second phase envisioned capturing Khabarovsk, Komsomolsk, and Sovetskaya Gavan, with amphibious operations considered against Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky and Kamchatka itself. The operation was to be supported by a massive air assault — between 1,800 and 2,700 aircraft combining Army and Navy aviation — aimed at annihilating the Soviet Far East Air Force in the opening hours, after which Japanese air power would shift to tactical ground support and interdiction of Soviet supply lines. Armored assets included roughly 800–900 tanks, mostly Type 97 Chi-Has and Type 95 Ha-Gos. Kantokuen was also allocated chemical weapons stockpiled in Manchuria and biological agents produced by Unit 731, intended for deployment against Soviet rear areas and supply lines. Despite the scale of planning, the operation was already fatally compromised before it could be launched. Japan's industry and logistics could not sustain a two-front war while remaining bogged down in China. On August 1st, 1941, the United States enacted a total oil embargo that cut off 80% of Japan's fuel supply, and the Dutch East Indies followed. With oil reserves sufficient for only 12–18 months of peacetime consumption, a Siberian offensive that would consume an estimated one to two million barrels per month was no longer tenable. By August 9th, the Army General Staff conceded that seizing the oil-rich territories of Southeast Asia was the overriding strategic priority. The Kantokuen buildup was formally terminated, and Japan turned south — setting the course toward Pearl Harbor and the Pacific War. Now Kantokuen held some practical consequences for the China Expeditionary Army was disruptive. Serious consideration was given to redeploying units of the Eleventh Army away from their positions facing Hunan and northward toward Manchuria, in anticipation of a possible war with the Soviet Union. This threatened to derail Anami's planning entirely. The cloud of uncertainty hung over the Changsha operation for several weeks. Despite the disruption, Anami refused to let the operation be indefinitely deferred. On June 24, 1941 — just two days after Barbarossa began — he formally approved the operational guidance outline for the Changsha offensive and set a planned launch date of September 15. This was an act of deliberate institutional pressure: by formalizing the plan so quickly in the wake of Barbarossa, Anami made it harder for higher authorities to redirect his forces northward without explicitly cancelling a plan already in motion. The gamble worked. The northward deployment option was ultimately shelved, and the Eleventh Army remained in place to conduct its summer-autumn offensive. While Anami and his staff at Yueyang bent over their map of Hunan, so too did Xue Yue and his staff at Changsha. Two nearly identical colored military maps were laid out on large tables in two different command centers — one in Chinese, one in Japanese — showing the same terrain of Hunan, southern Hubei, and western Jiangxi. The Xiang River appeared on both as a green ribbon; Dongting Lake as a blue maple leaf. For those responsible for commanding the impending battle, the war game was the battle, played out in simulation before blood was shed. Xue Yue, his Chief of Staff Wu Yizhi, Chief of Staff Zhao Zili, and the intelligence and operations officers of the Ninth War Zone Command engaged in extensive map exercises throughout the summer of 1941. Wargaming pieces bearing unit designations moved across the terrain as staff officers reported troop strengths, timings, and geographic objectives. The summer heat was intense, and there was nowhere cool in Changsha; Xue and his staff worked in the heat, sweating heavily as they played out scenario after scenario. It was during these sessions that Xue came to believe he had grasped the essential shape of the Japanese plan. Reasoning from the known Japanese strategic posture and the pattern of the first battle, he concluded that the enemy would again advance roughly the same way. His counter-strategy was as follows: in northern Jiangxi and southern Hubei, the war zone would launch pincer attacks on Japanese forces that were not part of the main offensive, targeting the area north of Chongren and Xingan, east of Yichun, Wanzai, Tonggu, and Xiushui, to defeat them in detail. In northern Hunan — the main theater — the war zone would deliberately allow the Japanese to advance, luring their main force south of the Miluo River into the area north of Jinjing, Fulinpu, and Sanjieqiao, and then launch a devastating counterattack to encircle and annihilate them. After a successful counterattack, Xue imagined pursuing the broken Japanese forces all the way back to Yueyang, and beyond — even, in his more expansive moments, recapturing the great cities of Jiujiang and Wuhan, lost in 1938. This was the "lure and annihilate" strategy, and it was not merely a hope — it was the formal operational order issued to the forces of the Ninth War Zone. In August 1941, the Ninth Military Front officially assessed that Japan intended to capture Changsha and obtain supplies, and the lure-and-annihilate plan was formalized accordingly. What Xue Yue did not know — and could not know through his intelligence network alone — was that Anami's operational philosophy was fundamentally different from Okamura's. The critical assumption underlying the lure-and-annihilate plan was that the Japanese would attack in roughly the same dispersed, multi-front pattern as the first battle. Anami's "Operation Plus" invalidated this assumption entirely. By concentrating his forces in front of northern Hunan rather than dispersing them, Anami would strike with an impact Xue's cordon defenses were not designed to absorb. Xue was, unknowingly, planning to fight a replay of the first battle against an opponent who had studied that first battle as a case study in what not to do. Despite this fundamental intelligence gap, the Chinese were not without information. From mid-August 1941 onward, residents of mountain villages and riverside communities in northern Jiangxi and southern Hubei began reporting unusual nighttime activity. Faint sounds of motor engines and the footsteps of large columns moving on main roads were heard after dark. On moonlit nights, fleets of motorboats were seen moving without lights on the rivers, visible only as dark shadows on the water. The local population was puzzled and unsettled: what kind of unit was this, and what were they doing? The answer was that Anami's forces were conducting their pre-offensive assembly under cover of darkness and strict light discipline, moving four divisions totaling approximately 120,000 troops into position for the attack on Hunan. Military and civilian intelligence agents operating in these areas crouched in the bushes, enduring insect bites through long nights, watching and recording everything they witnessed. The information was relayed by human chain, passed from one agent to another across a network stretching back to Changsha, until it was collated and placed on Xue Yue's desk by staff officers from the Ninth War Zone Command's Intelligence Department. Xue studied the reports carefully, comparing them against his map. The evidence of a large Japanese build-up in northern Hunan was unambiguous. But Xue was suspicious of its implications. "Mobilize troops? All the troops are moved to northern Hunan. What about Tongcheng? What about Yueyang? Impossible! Feint? What does that mean? You want me to concentrate my troops in northern Hunan so you can attack from both sides?" His staff officers were similarly uncertain how to read the intelligence. The scale of the Japanese concentration defied the pattern of previous operations, and Xue's trained instincts — calibrated against years of dealing with Okamura — led him to doubt what his intelligence was plainly showing. He concluded, without firm evidence, that the concentration must be a feint or a deception. On August 26, 1941, Imperial General Headquarters in Tokyo issued Mainland Order No. 538, which authorized the Commander-in-Chief of the China Expeditionary Army to "temporarily conduct operations beyond the designated operational area in Central China during the summer and autumn." This order provided the formal imperial sanction for the Changsha offensive, lifting any remaining bureaucratic constraints on Anami's operational plan. It represented the final piece of institutional authorization, completing a chain that stretched from Anami's June 24 approval of the operational outline through Hata's advocacy at the China Expeditionary Army level to the formal imprimatur of the Imperial General Headquarters. With Mainland Order No. 538 in hand, the Eleventh Army's final preparations could proceed without ambiguity. The original planned launch date of September 15 would in practice be moved forward, with combat beginning on September 7 — itself a date chosen partly to maximize the advantage of late-summer weather conditions in the Hunan river-crossing terrain. By the time Anami's forces were assembled, the operational force was formidable. Estimating that the enemy facing them comprised fifteen divisions from the Chinese 4th, 37th, 99th, 74th, and 26th Corps, Japanese planners calculated — somewhat optimistically — that two infantry battalions would suffice to handle one enemy division. To provide a margin for error and to ensure decisive striking power, the Eleventh Army committed forty-one infantry battalions distributed across four full divisions and three specialized task forces, supported by twenty-nine artillery battalions. This represented a massive concentration of firepower and manpower along a relatively narrow axis of advance, precisely as Anami had intended. The objective was clearly stated: "to deal a major blow to the Ninth Military Front in order to thwart the enemy's plan for resistance." Japanese senior leadership reiterated at every briefing that the mission was emphatically not territorial — the army was not to occupy Changsha or secure it for long-term administration, and it was not to forage for supplies. The goal was destruction of Chinese combat power. On the Chinese side, the Ninth Military Front had not been idle. Since the Battle of Shanggao in March 1941 — a significant Chinese defensive victory in Jiangxi that had inflicted heavy casualties on Japanese forces attempting to advance into the province — the Ninth Military Front had ordered its troops to cooperate with guerrilla units operating in the Hunan-Hubei-Jiangxi border region, conducting harassment operations against Japanese logistics and communications. This cooperation served both to maintain offensive pressure and to train the irregular forces that would prove invaluable in a war of attrition. By August 1941, Xue Yue had assembled a force of thirty-five divisions organized into thirteen armies across three army groups, totaling 378,307 troops. The headquarters of the Ninth Military Front remained in Changsha. Xue had also assessed his forces' combat readiness with some confidence: in the summer of 1940, the Ninth War Zone had dispatched one corps from each army group and one division from each corps on summer offensive operations against Japanese positions, explicitly testing their readiness in real combat. Although no major victories had been achieved in those operations, the exercise confirmed that troop morale was high and that combat effectiveness had recovered to the level of the First Battle of Changsha. If anything, Xue thought, after another full year of training, they should be better. 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. Operation Plus, emphasized concentrating forces and creating a decisive breakthrough rather than dispersing attacks across multiple fronts like in earlier battles. On the Chinese side, commander Xue Yue developed a "lure and annihilate" strategy, expecting the Japanese to fight like before; however, Anami's concentrated approach undermined these assumptions, making a Chinese counteroffensive far harder to execute.
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What if the future of aging is no longer defined simply by lifespan, but by how long we can remain mentally sharp, physically active, emotionally connected, and fully engaged with life? In this thought-provoking episode, Dr. Gillian Lockitch speaks with documentary filmmaker, David Donnelly, director of the acclaimed documentary, Forever Young, about the rapidly evolving science of longevity and the questions for humanity, emerging alongside the science. Together, they explore the difference between lifespan and healthspan, the growing role of biomarkers, wearables, epigenetics, and lifestyle medicine, and the ethical and emotional implications of extending human life. Listeners will gain insight into the science driving the longevity revolution while reflecting on what it truly means to age well in a technology-driven world. David Donnelly is an award-winning documentary filmmaker and director. His work focuses on science, human performance, creativity, technology, and the evolving human experience. His first internationally distributed documentary, Maestro, explored musical mastery and Estonia's Singing Revolution through the life of conductor Paavo Järvi. He later directed documentaries including Nordic Pulse, Forte, and The Cost of Convenience, examining culture, technology, and human autonomy. In Forever Young, Donnelly spent three years documenting leading longevity scientists and exploring the biological, ethical, and philosophical dimensions of extending human healthspan and lifespan. His work bridges scientific complexity with accessible storytelling that invites audiences to reflect on the future of aging and humanity itself. Episode Timeline 00:00 – Welcome and introduction 02:35 – The longevity revolution and redefining healthy aging 03:58 – David Donnelly's journey from pre-med student to filmmaker 05:30 – The documentary Maestro and Estonia's Singing Revolution 08:37 – Why longevity science became the focus of Forever Young 10:59 – Dr. Lockitch's personal journey into epigenetics and healthspan 13:17 – Healthspan versus lifespan and the science-fiction future of aging 15:06 – The "Death Doula" concept and the death-positive movement 17:46 – Death meditation, grief, and facing mortality consciously 19:43 – Longevity science, biomarkers, and rethinking how we spend our lives 22:15 – Wearables, biological age testing, and tracking healthspan 26:28 – Hallmarks of aging and emerging biomarkers of longevity 29:01 – Ethical questions around lifespan extension and "escape velocity" 31:13 – Human trials targeting aging itself and the future of longevity medicine 33:27 – Epigenetics, lifestyle medicine, and personal responsibility for health 35:47 – Environment, socioeconomic factors, and the cultural barriers to longevity 37:00 – Digital dementia, screen addiction, and modern threats to brain health 38:40 – The powerful message: Your genes are not your destiny 41:12 – Where to watch Forever Young and connect with David Donnelly Connect with the work of David Donnelly Forever Young Film Official Website Forever Young Substack Watch the documentaries Forever Young and Maestro Call to Action Subscribe to Growing Older Living Younger on your favorite podcast platform and leave a review to help others discover the show. Join the Growing Older Living Younger Community at Growing Older Living Younger Community Connect with Dr. Gillian Lockitch at Ask Dr. Gill Official Website or email: askdrgill@gmail.com Download Guide to Nature's Colorful Antioxidants 2026: Nature's Colorful Antioxidants Guide
The panel examines a Bluetooth-related earbuds vulnerability, debating whether the issue lies in the protocol or Apple's proprietary pairing approach, and why the implications feel unsettling. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Eric Bolden, Ben Roethig, Marty Jencius, Jim Rea, Jeff Gamet, and Guy Serle also touch on a useful tool born from a creator's own workflow before turning to another LastPass incident and where it puts them on the trust spectrum. This edition of MacVoices is supported by MacVoices Magazine, our free magazine on Flipboard. Updated daily with the best articles on the web to help you do more with your Apple gear and adjacent tech, access MacVoices Magazine content on Flipboard, on the web, or in your favorite RSS reader. Show Notes: Chapters: 00:00 Opening setup and security concerns 01:36 Earbuds, “bugs,” and listening-in jokes 02:25 Exploits, Beats, and conversations through earbuds 03:51 Bluetooth protocol versus Apple pairing implementation 05:00 Convenience, pairing, and security tradeoffs 15:36 Len's personal tools becoming useful products 18:31 LastPass returns to the breach radar 20:00 Customer-vault claims and user confidence 22:06 Indemnification, trust, and liability transfer 24:00 Broader concerns about accountability in tech services Links: Trump says Apple will build chips with Intel in the US https://thenextweb.com/news/trump-says-apple-will-build-chips-with-intel-in-the-us Fruit Specs Slices and Dices Apple Product Features https://tidbits.com/2026/06/18/fruit-specs-slices-and-dices-apple-product-features/ Password manager maker LastPass says hackers stole customer support case data during Klue breach https://techcrunch.com/2026/06/23/password-manager-maker-lastpass-says-hackers-stole-customer-support-case-data-during-klue-breach/ Guests: Get detailed bios and contact information about for the panel on the MacVoices Live! Panel page on our web site: https://macvoices.com/macvoiceslive/macvoices-live-panel/ Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon http://patreon.com/macvoices Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect: Web: http://macvoices.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoiner http://www.twitter.com/macvoices Mastodon: https://mastodon.cloud/@chuckjoiner Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner MacVoices Page on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/macvoices/ MacVoices Group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/groups/macvoice LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckjoiner/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chuckjoiner/ Subscribe: Audio in iTunes Video in iTunes Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher: Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss
The panel examines a Bluetooth-related earbuds vulnerability, debating whether the issue lies in the protocol or Apple's proprietary pairing approach, and why the implications feel unsettling. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Eric Bolden, Ben Roethig, Marty Jencius, Jim Rea, Jeff Gamet, and Guy Serle also touch on a useful tool born from a creator's own workflow before turning to another LastPass incident and where it puts them on the trust spectrum. This edition of MacVoices is supported by MacVoices Magazine, our free magazine on Flipboard. Updated daily with the best articles on the web to help you do more with your Apple gear and adjacent tech, access MacVoices Magazine content on Flipboard, on the web, or in your favorite RSS reader. Show Notes: Chapters: 00:00 Opening setup and security concerns 01:36 Earbuds, "bugs," and listening-in jokes 02:25 Exploits, Beats, and conversations through earbuds 03:51 Bluetooth protocol versus Apple pairing implementation 05:00 Convenience, pairing, and security tradeoffs 15:36 Len's personal tools becoming useful products 18:31 LastPass returns to the breach radar 20:00 Customer-vault claims and user confidence 22:06 Indemnification, trust, and liability transfer 24:00 Broader concerns about accountability in tech services Links: Trump says Apple will build chips with Intel in the US https://thenextweb.com/news/trump-says-apple-will-build-chips-with-intel-in-the-us Fruit Specs Slices and Dices Apple Product Features https://tidbits.com/2026/06/18/fruit-specs-slices-and-dices-apple-product-features/ Password manager maker LastPass says hackers stole customer support case data during Klue breach https://techcrunch.com/2026/06/23/password-manager-maker-lastpass-says-hackers-stole-customer-support-case-data-during-klue-breach/ Guests: Get detailed bios and contact information about for the panel on the MacVoices Live! Panel page on our web site: https://macvoices.com/macvoiceslive/macvoices-live-panel/ Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon http://patreon.com/macvoices Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect: Web: http://macvoices.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoiner http://www.twitter.com/macvoices Mastodon: https://mastodon.cloud/@chuckjoiner Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner MacVoices Page on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/macvoices/ MacVoices Group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/groups/macvoice LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckjoiner/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chuckjoiner/ Subscribe: Audio in iTunes Video in iTunes Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher: Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss
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Patrick McKenzie (patio11) reads his 2021 essay "Payments in Japan," tracing how Japanese consumers navigate a landscape with dozens of competing payment methods at once: credit cards, electronic money, QR-code super apps, convenience-store cash vouchers, and bank transfers. Along the way he covers the JFTC's campaign to force credit card networks to disclose interchange rates, how Rakuten and 7-Eleven each bought a bank to solve a payments problem blocking their core business, why PayPay's subsidized 2018 launch let it run away with the QR code market, and why konbini payments remain popular despite a user experience frozen in the late 1990s.–Full transcript available here: https://www.complexsystemspodcast.com/japanpayments/ –Presenting Sponsors: Mercury & MongoDBComplex Systems is presented by Mercury—radically better banking for founders. Mercury's new feature Command brings an LLM directly into your banking interface, so checking balances, finding invoices, or sending a wire is as easy as asking. Apply online in minutes at https://mercury.com/. What's the point of building faster with AI if your database can't keep up? MongoDB's native data model mirrors the language LLMs already speak. Ship at the speed of AI while staying ACID compliant at Fortune 500 scale. Start building at https://mongodb.com/ai.–Links:Payments in Japan: https://www.bitsaboutmoney.com/archive/payments-in-japan/ An Introduction to Japanese Society: https://www.amazon.co.jp/Introduction-Japanese-Society-Yoshio-Sugimoto/dp/1107626676/ Use transit cards on your iPhone or Apple Watch in Japan: https://support.apple.com/en-us/120474 –Timestamps:(00:00) Intro(02:44) Credit cards(10:40) Payment method heterogeneity(12:57) Cash(14:57) Sponsors: Mercury + MongoDB(17:29) Cash (cont'd)(19:58) Electronic money systems(22:13) App-based payments(28:27) Convenience store payments(31:27) Bank transfers(34:03) Ambitions thwarted(34:30) Wrap
JK discusses the significance of Juneteenth, his perspective on virtue signaling, and an observation on the cost of convenience.-------Connect with JK:Instagram: @coachjkmcleodEmail: JK@JKMcLeod.comNew episodes of Make Fitness Make Sense release every Tuesday.Subscribe to the new MFMS podcast:Apple PodcastsSpotify
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In this episode of the GaryVee Audio Experience, I talk about the massive shift from social media to interest media and why your brand needs to be obsessed with the end consumer. I encourage you to look past the "dirty data" and fake reports that are stalling our industry and start using common sense to see where attention is actually going. I also discuss the "Barbell Syndrome" - the simultaneous rise of extreme AI digitalization and the return to analog, real-life activations. You'll learn about:The shift from SEO to AEO (Answer Engine Optimization)Why I'm betting big on Live Shopping and apps like WhatnotThe transition from Social Media to Interest MediaHow to use organic social content as a free testing ground for your productsWhy "Convenience is King" will always drive consumer behavior
Think you make your own choices? The Loop author Jacob Ward shows how AI preys on the autopilot brain, and what a little friction can do to fight back.Full show notes and resources can be found here: jordanharbinger.com/1342What We Discuss with Jacob Ward:How nearly all our daily decisions run on autopilot, made by the ancient shortcut part of the brain rather than the rational sliver that makes us human, and why that makes us so easy to steer.Why AI rarely seizes your choices outright and instead narrows the menu until you pick what it wanted, turning feeds, risk scores, and recommendations into rails that only feel like freedom.How unauditable algorithms quietly absorb old biases like redlining, and why the harm falls hardest on the powerless: denied loans, food stamps, and Medicare claims no human can explain.Why recent verdicts against Meta and YouTube establish "behavioral harm" as a new legal category, and how lawsuits, like the ones that reined in Big Tobacco, may be the only real check here.What a little friction can do to hand decision-making back to you, from leaving your phone at home to bricking the apps that hook you, and why treating your brain as a separate voice helps.And much more...And if you're still game to support us, please leave a review here — even one sentence helps! Sign up for Six-Minute Networking — our free networking and relationship development mini course — at jordanharbinger.com/course!Subscribe to our once-a-week Wee Bit Wiser newsletter today and start filling your Wednesdays with wisdom!Do you even Reddit, bro? Join us at r/JordanHarbinger!This Episode Is Brought To You By Our Fine Sponsors: Ground News: 40% off unlimited access Vantage subscription: groundnews.com/jordanBetterHelp: 10% off first month: betterhelp.com/jordanIQBAR: 20% off: Text "Jordan" to 64,000AT&T: Get an iPhone 17 Pro for $0: att.com/iphone or visit an AT&T store for detailsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Scott and Wes sit down with Ben Vinegar, former Syntax GM and founder of Modem.dev, to geek out over terminal-maxxing, from SSH-based development and tmux workflows to AI-powered coding agents. Ben also demos two of his open source tools: Hunk, a slick terminal code reviewer with 4k+ GitHub stars, and TermDraw, a terminal-based diagramming tool that posts directly to your agent. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 00:49 Introduction to Modem and AI Project Management 01:40 Exploring Terminal Usage and Productivity 04:26 Setting Up Remote Development Environments 08:38 The Power of TMUX in Development 11:20 What makes TMUX splitting different? 12:46 Integrating AI with Terminal Workflows 14:56 The Future of Terminal Applications 17:31 Balancing GUIs and Terminal Interfaces getfresh.dev Ben's talk at AI Engineer Miami 24:39 Navigating Development Tools and Environments 26:44 The Balance of Security and Convenience in Coding 30:27 Cautionary Tales: The Risks of YOLO Mode 33:53 Innovative Tools for Enhanced Coding Experience 34:09 Hunk: Terminal code review. 41:39 TermDraw: A New Way to Visualize Code and Ideas 46:22 The Dynamics of Open Source Contributions 48:31 Visualizing Code: Tools and Techniques 50:54 Podcasting and Editing Processes State of Agentic Coding. Podguy: Agent-driven post-production workflow for video podcasts 56:23 Introducing Modem: A Product Intelligence Platform 01:01:39 Connecting Feedback to Product Development 01:03:15 Sick Picks Sick Picks Ben: Nirvanna: The Band - The Show - The Movie, Timecrimes Shameless Plugs Ben: https://modem.dev/ Hit us up on Socials! Syntax: X Instagram Tiktok LinkedIn Threads Wes: X Instagram Tiktok LinkedIn Threads Scott: X Instagram Tiktok LinkedIn Threads Randy: X Instagram YouTube Threads
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