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The financial landscape is undergoing dramatic transformation. From Asia's strategic pivot toward Europe to revolutionary approaches in fighting financial crime, every aspect of finance is being reimagined through technology.At the heart of this evolution is a fascinating shift in global financial partnerships. Asian institutions are increasingly looking to Europe rather than the US, seeking stability and complementary strengths. This creates a powerful synergy: Asia's cutting-edge digital solutions and agility combined with Europe's robust regulatory frameworks and risk management expertise. Projects like Singapore's collaboration with the European Investment Bank on DeFi for bonds showcase how these partnerships are driving innovation.Meanwhile, financial crime fighters are gaining powerful new tools. The groundbreaking AML-TREX initiative represents the first universal "language" for describing money laundering techniques in a machine-readable format. By mapping criminal tactics in a structured way, this open-source knowledge graph enables standardized detection methods that could transform how we combat the estimated $2 trillion laundered annually.The Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) marks another pivotal change, bringing technology providers directly under EU financial regulation. For tech companies serving financial institutions, this necessitates a fundamental shift in operations – from incident reporting to resilience testing – creating both challenges and competitive opportunities.Perhaps most revolutionary is the transformation in digital identity. India's comprehensive approach has demonstrated astonishing results: 1.35 billion Aadhaar IDs enabling direct government payments that have saved $3.48 trillion by eliminating fraudulent recipients. Video KYC and digital document storage have slashed costs by 90% while enhancing security. Similarly, the EU's electronic ID initiative promises stronger protection against sophisticated AI fraud, which could otherwise cause billions in losses.These developments aren't just technological – they represent a strategic reimagining of finance itself. Forward-thinking organizations now view compliance not as a cost center but as a foundation for growth and innovation. Balancing these transformative technologies with necessary safeguards presents challenges, but also unprecedented opportunities to create a more efficient, inclusive, and secure financial ecosystem.What role will you play in shaping this digital financial future?Thank you for tuning into our podcast about global trends in the FinTech industry.Check out our podcast channel.Learn more about The Connector. Follow us on LinkedIn.CheersKoen Vanderhoydonkkoen.vanderhoydonk@jointheconnector.com#FinTech #RegTech #Scaleup #WealthTech

Become a Client: https://nomadcapitalist.com/apply/ Get our free Weekly Rundown newsletter and be the first to hear about breaking news and offers:https://nomadcapitalist.com/email Join us for the next Nomad Capitalist Live event: https://nomadcapitalist.com/live/ Did you know that you can get a residence permit—sometimes even citizenship—just by opening a bank account? In this video, Mr Henderson explores six countries where a simple bank deposit can unlock a residence permit, giving you options in exchange for your funds and long-term benefits. From Asia to Latin America to the Middle East and the Caribbean, learn how strategic banking can help you expand your freedom and globally diversify your assets. Nomad Capitalist helps clients "go where you're treated best." We are the world's most sought-after firm for offshore tax planning, dual citizenship, international diversification, and asset protection. We use legal and ethical strategies and work exclusively with seven- and eight-figure entrepreneurs and investors. We create and execute holistic, multi-jurisdictional Plans that help clients keep more of their wealth, increase their personal freedom, and protect their families and wealth against threats in their home country. No other firm offers clients access to more potential options to relocate to, bank in, or become a citizen of. Because we do not focus only on one or a handful of countries, we can offer unbiased advice where others can't. Become Our Client: https://nomadcapitalist.com/apply/ Our Website: http://www.nomadcapitalist.com/ About Our Company: https://nomadcapitalist.com/about/ Buy Mr. Henderson's Book: https://nomadcapitalist.com/book/ DISCLAIMER: The information in this episode should not be considered tax, financial, investment, or any kind of professional advice. Only a professional diagnosis of your specific situation can determine which strategies are appropriate for your needs. Nomad Capitalist can and does not provide advice unless/until engaged by you.

Ray and Jim welcome Sue-Lin Wong, investigative journalist from The Economist, to talk about her new podcast series, “Scam, Inc.”Sue-Lin explains the vast multi-billion criminal network behind the mysterious e-mails, text messages and social media offers that we see every day. She takes us on a harrowing journey from huge scam compounds in Southeast Asia populated by ruthless criminal groups and illegally trafficked people working under often horrific conditions.From Asia she returns to the United States, where she explains how ordinary people are targeted and ensnared into “investing” their money into these elaborate schemes through a process called “pig-butchering”.She walks us through the psychological tactics used by scammers; the role of technology and cryptocurrency; the heartbreaking impact of human trafficking in scam compounds; and how Singapore has mobilized a whole-of-society response. She explains how otherwise rational people can be victimized by the scammers' increasing sophistication and resources.This crucial conversation highlights the need for awareness at the individual, national and global levels.Follow Sue-Lin on X at @suelinwong.Our podcast is produced by IEJ Media, sharing news that matters on statecraft & instruments of national power.Sponsored by BowerGroupAsia, a strategic advisory firm that specializes in the Indo-Pacific.

We're digging deep into the theme park sector and worldwide park performance across multiple markets. We're talking about large parks in Orlando with declining attendance, major parks with increasing attendance, investments with high and low returns. From Asia to Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Americas. What are the top 25 parks in terms of attendance? Top performing water parks? The list continues on, and we have all the details!

Enjoy this week's episode with DJ & Producer DEE MONTERO, former Mambo Ibiza resident who at the end of 2017 received Pete Tong's Essential Tune Of The Year on BBC Radio One for the string-fuelled, epic end-of-nighter ‘Halcyon', originally released on Solomun's acclaimed Diynamic imprint. And he's been busy ever since with various eps including ‘Pangaea' on Knee Deep In Sound, ‘Shadows' on All Day I Dream, 'Shanti' on Days Like Nights and also the scintillating ‘In The Wild' and ‘Headspace' featuring Meliha on Anju- nadeep. From Asia to America and everywhere in between it's all been about the music for Dee. Performances in Australia, India and Dubai have been in- terspersed with US tours and appearances at Burning Man on the Robot Heart and Carl Cox's Playground stages as well as summer shows in Ibiza including Hï with Joris Voorn and Nic Fanciulli. In 2020 Dee launched his own imprint Futurescope bringing in fellow musical alchemists Patrice Baumel, Fort Romeau and Lauer for remix du- ties. He unleashed his diverse 12 track artist album in 2022 playing to those deft melodic touches, twinkling synths and positive peaks. ‘Maya', the standout track from the LP and a homage to Future Sound Of Lon- don's ‘Papua New Guinea' got a special rework treatment from Rodriguez Jr. pushing the release to even bigger, higher heights. Last year he released on illustrious labels such as Nora En Pure's Purified with ‘Aquila' and ‘Serenata', the nostalgic house track ‘Freedom' on Hot Since 82's Knee Deep In Sound and ‘Cielo' on Brazil's legendary Warung imprint. He continues the upward electronic pressure into 2024 with his forthcoming nostalgic ‘Cosmica' mini-album concept crafted with analogue love. Enjoy this Deep House Journey with great DJ & Producer DEE MONTERO! 01. Sade - Pearls (Timo Jahns Remix) 02. BokkieUlt - Just B.U 03. Dee Montero - One Of Us 04. VICTHOR, DSF - Luna 05. Francis Mercier, Emmanuel Jal - Hustla (Instrumental Mix) 06. Rodriguez Jr., Darque, Thandi Draai - Yonke (Rodriguez Jr. Remix) 07. Bantwanas feat. Pops Mohamed & Sobantwana - KoraDavi - Always 08. FiNE feat. Idd Aziz - Kidonda (Enoo Napa Remix) 09. Minoas Cirillo, ReiRei - Ruins 10. Joseph Ashworth - Signs (Feat. Lyves) 11. Jonathon Rosa feat Kyla Millette - Daylight (Dee Montero Remix) 12. Donal Jones - U Know What's Up (Dee Montero Rendition) This show is syndicated & distributed exclusively by Syndicast. If you are a radio station interested in airing the show or would like to distribute your podcast / radio show please register here: https://syndicast.co.uk/distribution/registration

KPOP-CHELLA IS FINALLY HERE. For all the girlies that aren't going, guess what! We're with you, broke. In this episode, we talk all things PARTY. From Asia's biggest parties that are Crazy Rich Asians core, to traumatizing party stories, we hope you enjoy this episode of Asian Glow Podcast. Asian Glow Podcast Ep. 21For the rest of the podcast: IG: @clarenceeangelo Tik Tok: @clarence.angelo Tik Tok: @asianglowpodcast Pinterest: @asianglowpodcast Watch the video form of this episode on YouTube HERE:https://www.youtube.com/c/ClarenceAngeloSUPPORT THIS PODCAST IS ALWAYS APPRECIATED !!

https://youtu.be/WH-QATE6B1Q Sage Dammers, the visionary force behind Addictive Wellness, wears many hats as the co-founder, CEO, product formulator, and master chocolatier. His journey into holistic wellness and nutrition commenced during his formative years, propelling him beyond conventional education. Immersed in the ancient herbal systems and nutritional practices of indigenous cultures, particularly Taoist Tonic Herbalism, Sage's insatiable curiosity laid the foundation for a lifelong pursuit of well-being.Traversing continents, Sage honed his expertise by collaborating with and learning from the world's foremost herbalists and experts in nutrition and longevity. His travels took him through the rich landscapes of China, Indonesia, Australia, France, Costa Rica, Mexico, and the United States, where he absorbed the diverse wisdom of these cultures. From Asia to the Americas, Sage's global exploration laid the groundwork for his holistic approach to wellness.At the heart of Addictive Wellness is Sage's unwavering passion for sourcing the purest and most potent superfoods and adaptogenic herbs worldwide. His commitment to excellence is reflected in the brand's offerings, where innovative use of these ingredients transforms indulgences into nourishing creations. Sage's genius lies in harmonizing pleasure and wellness, ensuring that Addictive Wellness products not only tantalize the taste buds but also contribute to a holistic and enriching lifestyle.

It's the most wonderful time of the year, everyone! This December, we proudly mark the conclusion of our second full year of bringing you podcast episodes that celebrate you, modern Asian identities, multiculturalism, and everything in between. Join Isabel as she reflects on the milestones and stories we shared on Proudly Asian in 2023: the laughter, wholesome moments, (lots of) cultural appreciation, personal growth, and special appearances from some of your favourite Proudly Asian guests. This special episode is not just a finale for 2023, we also take a heartfelt moment to express our gratitude to our incredible listeners from around the world for their support throughout the year. From Asia to Americas, Europe to Africa, and everywhere in between, thank you all for spending another amazing year with us! As we bid farewell to 2023, we want to wish you a joyous holiday season filled with warmth, laughter, and the company of loved ones. Proudly Asian is not just a show; it's a truly global community because of each and every one of you. See you in 2024! ------------------------------------------------------- Stay Connected with Proudly Asian: Website - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://proudly-asian.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://instagram.com/proudly.asian⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Youtube - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@proudlyasianpodcast⁠ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@proudly.asian⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Support us - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ko-fi.com/proudlyasian⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email us - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠proudlyasianpodcast@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/proudlyasian/support

For MNMT 392 Sunju Hargun presents a very special mix. This incredible 2.5 hour journey was recorded in the Japanese mountains at the legendary Paramount Festival earlier this year. Delivered during the precious hours of sunrise with sounds of time bending, space stretching delights. Essential listening. Sunju Hargun has over fifteen years of experience DJing, he has showcased his skills across the globe, from space-out sets in jungles to power psychedelic music in abandoned warehouses. From Asia to Europe, Panorama Bar to Organik Festival, Sunju has illustrated how his unique cross-fusion of cultures and musical blends is loved across multiple continents. Building on his own Thai and Bangkok identity, with Indian and Japanese roots, Sunju, himself a fusion of various cultures across the Asian continents, has been one of the leading regional actors, ensuring that cross-pollination and collaboration have become essential facets of the Southeast Asian scene, with inspiration and energy regularly transmitting between cities and crews. Beyond his love for DJing and bringing his musically diverse pallet to the dance floors, his labor-of-love projects, Karma Klique, and @siamesetwinsrecords, also are finding an ever-growing foundation in the pan-Asian electronic music scene, fostering human and musical connections across the region and beyond. Follow: SC: http://www.soundcloud.com/sunjuhargun FB: http://www.facebook.com/sunju.aiff IG: https://www.instagram.com/sunjuhargun/ BC: https://sunjuhargunmusic.bandcamp.com/ Paramount IG https://www.instagram.com/paramount_openair/ Web: https://paramount-jp.net/

From the 1850s until the mid-twentieth century, a period marked by global conflicts and anxiety about dwindling resources and closing opportunities after decades of expansion, the frontier became a mirror for historically and geographically specific hopes and fears. From Asia to Europe and the Americas, countries around the world engaged with new interpretations of empire and the deployment of science and technology to aid frontier development in extreme environments. Through a century of political turmoil and war, China nevertheless is the only nation to successfully navigate the twentieth century with its imperial territorial expanse largely intact. In Birth of the Geopolitical Age: Global Frontiers and the Making of Modern China (Stanford University Press, 2023), Dr. Shellen Xiao Wu demonstrates how global examples of frontier settlements refracted through China's unique history and informed the making of the modern Chinese state. Dr. Wu weaves a narrative that moves through time and space, the lives of individuals, and empires' rise and fall and rebirth, to show how the subsequent reshaping of Chinese geopolitical ambitions in the twentieth century, and the global transformation of frontiers into colonial laboratories, continues to reorder global power dynamics in East Asia and the wider world to this day. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose doctoral work focused on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

From the 1850s until the mid-twentieth century, a period marked by global conflicts and anxiety about dwindling resources and closing opportunities after decades of expansion, the frontier became a mirror for historically and geographically specific hopes and fears. From Asia to Europe and the Americas, countries around the world engaged with new interpretations of empire and the deployment of science and technology to aid frontier development in extreme environments. Through a century of political turmoil and war, China nevertheless is the only nation to successfully navigate the twentieth century with its imperial territorial expanse largely intact. In Birth of the Geopolitical Age: Global Frontiers and the Making of Modern China (Stanford University Press, 2023), Dr. Shellen Xiao Wu demonstrates how global examples of frontier settlements refracted through China's unique history and informed the making of the modern Chinese state. Dr. Wu weaves a narrative that moves through time and space, the lives of individuals, and empires' rise and fall and rebirth, to show how the subsequent reshaping of Chinese geopolitical ambitions in the twentieth century, and the global transformation of frontiers into colonial laboratories, continues to reorder global power dynamics in East Asia and the wider world to this day. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose doctoral work focused on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/history

From the 1850s until the mid-twentieth century, a period marked by global conflicts and anxiety about dwindling resources and closing opportunities after decades of expansion, the frontier became a mirror for historically and geographically specific hopes and fears. From Asia to Europe and the Americas, countries around the world engaged with new interpretations of empire and the deployment of science and technology to aid frontier development in extreme environments. Through a century of political turmoil and war, China nevertheless is the only nation to successfully navigate the twentieth century with its imperial territorial expanse largely intact. In Birth of the Geopolitical Age: Global Frontiers and the Making of Modern China (Stanford University Press, 2023), Dr. Shellen Xiao Wu demonstrates how global examples of frontier settlements refracted through China's unique history and informed the making of the modern Chinese state. Dr. Wu weaves a narrative that moves through time and space, the lives of individuals, and empires' rise and fall and rebirth, to show how the subsequent reshaping of Chinese geopolitical ambitions in the twentieth century, and the global transformation of frontiers into colonial laboratories, continues to reorder global power dynamics in East Asia and the wider world to this day. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose doctoral work focused on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/east-asian-studies

From the 1850s until the mid-twentieth century, a period marked by global conflicts and anxiety about dwindling resources and closing opportunities after decades of expansion, the frontier became a mirror for historically and geographically specific hopes and fears. From Asia to Europe and the Americas, countries around the world engaged with new interpretations of empire and the deployment of science and technology to aid frontier development in extreme environments. Through a century of political turmoil and war, China nevertheless is the only nation to successfully navigate the twentieth century with its imperial territorial expanse largely intact. In Birth of the Geopolitical Age: Global Frontiers and the Making of Modern China (Stanford University Press, 2023), Dr. Shellen Xiao Wu demonstrates how global examples of frontier settlements refracted through China's unique history and informed the making of the modern Chinese state. Dr. Wu weaves a narrative that moves through time and space, the lives of individuals, and empires' rise and fall and rebirth, to show how the subsequent reshaping of Chinese geopolitical ambitions in the twentieth century, and the global transformation of frontiers into colonial laboratories, continues to reorder global power dynamics in East Asia and the wider world to this day. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose doctoral work focused on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/world-affairs

From the 1850s until the mid-twentieth century, a period marked by global conflicts and anxiety about dwindling resources and closing opportunities after decades of expansion, the frontier became a mirror for historically and geographically specific hopes and fears. From Asia to Europe and the Americas, countries around the world engaged with new interpretations of empire and the deployment of science and technology to aid frontier development in extreme environments. Through a century of political turmoil and war, China nevertheless is the only nation to successfully navigate the twentieth century with its imperial territorial expanse largely intact. In Birth of the Geopolitical Age: Global Frontiers and the Making of Modern China (Stanford University Press, 2023), Dr. Shellen Xiao Wu demonstrates how global examples of frontier settlements refracted through China's unique history and informed the making of the modern Chinese state. Dr. Wu weaves a narrative that moves through time and space, the lives of individuals, and empires' rise and fall and rebirth, to show how the subsequent reshaping of Chinese geopolitical ambitions in the twentieth century, and the global transformation of frontiers into colonial laboratories, continues to reorder global power dynamics in East Asia and the wider world to this day. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose doctoral work focused on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/chinese-studies

From the 1850s until the mid-twentieth century, a period marked by global conflicts and anxiety about dwindling resources and closing opportunities after decades of expansion, the frontier became a mirror for historically and geographically specific hopes and fears. From Asia to Europe and the Americas, countries around the world engaged with new interpretations of empire and the deployment of science and technology to aid frontier development in extreme environments. Through a century of political turmoil and war, China nevertheless is the only nation to successfully navigate the twentieth century with its imperial territorial expanse largely intact. In Birth of the Geopolitical Age: Global Frontiers and the Making of Modern China (Stanford University Press, 2023), Dr. Shellen Xiao Wu demonstrates how global examples of frontier settlements refracted through China's unique history and informed the making of the modern Chinese state. Dr. Wu weaves a narrative that moves through time and space, the lives of individuals, and empires' rise and fall and rebirth, to show how the subsequent reshaping of Chinese geopolitical ambitions in the twentieth century, and the global transformation of frontiers into colonial laboratories, continues to reorder global power dynamics in East Asia and the wider world to this day. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose doctoral work focused on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/korean-studies

From the 1850s until the mid-twentieth century, a period marked by global conflicts and anxiety about dwindling resources and closing opportunities after decades of expansion, the frontier became a mirror for historically and geographically specific hopes and fears. From Asia to Europe and the Americas, countries around the world engaged with new interpretations of empire and the deployment of science and technology to aid frontier development in extreme environments. Through a century of political turmoil and war, China nevertheless is the only nation to successfully navigate the twentieth century with its imperial territorial expanse largely intact. In Birth of the Geopolitical Age: Global Frontiers and the Making of Modern China (Stanford University Press, 2023), Dr. Shellen Xiao Wu demonstrates how global examples of frontier settlements refracted through China's unique history and informed the making of the modern Chinese state. Dr. Wu weaves a narrative that moves through time and space, the lives of individuals, and empires' rise and fall and rebirth, to show how the subsequent reshaping of Chinese geopolitical ambitions in the twentieth century, and the global transformation of frontiers into colonial laboratories, continues to reorder global power dynamics in East Asia and the wider world to this day. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose doctoral work focused on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From the 1850s until the mid-twentieth century, a period marked by global conflicts and anxiety about dwindling resources and closing opportunities after decades of expansion, the frontier became a mirror for historically and geographically specific hopes and fears. From Asia to Europe and the Americas, countries around the world engaged with new interpretations of empire and the deployment of science and technology to aid frontier development in extreme environments. Through a century of political turmoil and war, China nevertheless is the only nation to successfully navigate the twentieth century with its imperial territorial expanse largely intact. In Birth of the Geopolitical Age: Global Frontiers and the Making of Modern China (Stanford University Press, 2023), Dr. Shellen Xiao Wu demonstrates how global examples of frontier settlements refracted through China's unique history and informed the making of the modern Chinese state. Dr. Wu weaves a narrative that moves through time and space, the lives of individuals, and empires' rise and fall and rebirth, to show how the subsequent reshaping of Chinese geopolitical ambitions in the twentieth century, and the global transformation of frontiers into colonial laboratories, continues to reorder global power dynamics in East Asia and the wider world to this day. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose doctoral work focused on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/japanese-studies

The world of gaming just keeps getting better. Add to that the revolutionary aspects of blockchain technology, the future becomes even more exciting. In this episode, we take a look at the future of gaming as seen from KBW (Korea Blockchain Week). We have not just two but four amazing guests who are both shaking up and shaping the gaming world. Kyu Lee from Com2us shares the amazing growth of their company and their unique approach to Web3. Won Suh from WeMade takes us into their history, becoming one of the forerunners, not just in Korea but also globally, using blockchain in gaming. From Asia to the world, today's show is proof of the growing impact of blockchain technology on the gaming world.More from Edge of NFT:

From Asia to Africa to the Middle East, #MeToo has inspired local movements and hashtag trends like #AnaKaman and transnational collective hashtags like #MosqueMeToo. Yet, most Western scholarly and popular treatment of the movement assumes it is a primarily Western phenomenon.  To attend to the revolutionary international impact of #MeToo, Iqra Shagufta Cheema brings together contributions from scholars and scholar activists that look at specific iterations of the #MeToo movement across multiple communities, cultures, and countries in the Global South. Going beyond gender, this comprehensive study focuses on the intersectional assemblage of ethnicity, religion, race, class, and politics that informs #MeToo and its place in local and transnational feminisms. By doing so, The Other #MeToos (Oxford UP, 2023) highlights the adaptation, translation, and impact of #MeToo in non-Western, postcolonial, minoritized, and othered locales to explore its wider scope and possibilities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

From Asia to Africa to the Middle East, #MeToo has inspired local movements and hashtag trends like #AnaKaman and transnational collective hashtags like #MosqueMeToo. Yet, most Western scholarly and popular treatment of the movement assumes it is a primarily Western phenomenon.  To attend to the revolutionary international impact of #MeToo, Iqra Shagufta Cheema brings together contributions from scholars and scholar activists that look at specific iterations of the #MeToo movement across multiple communities, cultures, and countries in the Global South. Going beyond gender, this comprehensive study focuses on the intersectional assemblage of ethnicity, religion, race, class, and politics that informs #MeToo and its place in local and transnational feminisms. By doing so, The Other #MeToos (Oxford UP, 2023) highlights the adaptation, translation, and impact of #MeToo in non-Western, postcolonial, minoritized, and othered locales to explore its wider scope and possibilities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/gender-studies

From Asia to Africa to the Middle East, #MeToo has inspired local movements and hashtag trends like #AnaKaman and transnational collective hashtags like #MosqueMeToo. Yet, most Western scholarly and popular treatment of the movement assumes it is a primarily Western phenomenon.  To attend to the revolutionary international impact of #MeToo, Iqra Shagufta Cheema brings together contributions from scholars and scholar activists that look at specific iterations of the #MeToo movement across multiple communities, cultures, and countries in the Global South. Going beyond gender, this comprehensive study focuses on the intersectional assemblage of ethnicity, religion, race, class, and politics that informs #MeToo and its place in local and transnational feminisms. By doing so, The Other #MeToos (Oxford UP, 2023) highlights the adaptation, translation, and impact of #MeToo in non-Western, postcolonial, minoritized, and othered locales to explore its wider scope and possibilities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/political-science

From Asia to Africa to the Middle East, #MeToo has inspired local movements and hashtag trends like #AnaKaman and transnational collective hashtags like #MosqueMeToo. Yet, most Western scholarly and popular treatment of the movement assumes it is a primarily Western phenomenon.  To attend to the revolutionary international impact of #MeToo, Iqra Shagufta Cheema brings together contributions from scholars and scholar activists that look at specific iterations of the #MeToo movement across multiple communities, cultures, and countries in the Global South. Going beyond gender, this comprehensive study focuses on the intersectional assemblage of ethnicity, religion, race, class, and politics that informs #MeToo and its place in local and transnational feminisms. By doing so, The Other #MeToos (Oxford UP, 2023) highlights the adaptation, translation, and impact of #MeToo in non-Western, postcolonial, minoritized, and othered locales to explore its wider scope and possibilities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/world-affairs

From Asia to Africa to the Middle East, #MeToo has inspired local movements and hashtag trends like #AnaKaman and transnational collective hashtags like #MosqueMeToo. Yet, most Western scholarly and popular treatment of the movement assumes it is a primarily Western phenomenon.  To attend to the revolutionary international impact of #MeToo, Iqra Shagufta Cheema brings together contributions from scholars and scholar activists that look at specific iterations of the #MeToo movement across multiple communities, cultures, and countries in the Global South. Going beyond gender, this comprehensive study focuses on the intersectional assemblage of ethnicity, religion, race, class, and politics that informs #MeToo and its place in local and transnational feminisms. By doing so, The Other #MeToos (Oxford UP, 2023) highlights the adaptation, translation, and impact of #MeToo in non-Western, postcolonial, minoritized, and othered locales to explore its wider scope and possibilities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From Asia to Africa to the Middle East, #MeToo has inspired local movements and hashtag trends like #AnaKaman and transnational collective hashtags like #MosqueMeToo. Yet, most Western scholarly and popular treatment of the movement assumes it is a primarily Western phenomenon.  To attend to the revolutionary international impact of #MeToo, Iqra Shagufta Cheema brings together contributions from scholars and scholar activists that look at specific iterations of the #MeToo movement across multiple communities, cultures, and countries in the Global South. Going beyond gender, this comprehensive study focuses on the intersectional assemblage of ethnicity, religion, race, class, and politics that informs #MeToo and its place in local and transnational feminisms. By doing so, The Other #MeToos (Oxford UP, 2023) highlights the adaptation, translation, and impact of #MeToo in non-Western, postcolonial, minoritized, and othered locales to explore its wider scope and possibilities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/politics-and-polemics

From Asia to Africa to the Middle East, #MeToo has inspired local movements and hashtag trends like #AnaKaman and transnational collective hashtags like #MosqueMeToo. Yet, most Western scholarly and popular treatment of the movement assumes it is a primarily Western phenomenon.  To attend to the revolutionary international impact of #MeToo, Iqra Shagufta Cheema brings together contributions from scholars and scholar activists that look at specific iterations of the #MeToo movement across multiple communities, cultures, and countries in the Global South. Going beyond gender, this comprehensive study focuses on the intersectional assemblage of ethnicity, religion, race, class, and politics that informs #MeToo and its place in local and transnational feminisms. By doing so, The Other #MeToos (Oxford UP, 2023) highlights the adaptation, translation, and impact of #MeToo in non-Western, postcolonial, minoritized, and othered locales to explore its wider scope and possibilities.

In this podcast episode, we speak with Ricardo Faillace, Managing Director, Emerging Markets, and Jeff Angard, Head Trader, Emerging Markets at Corpay Cross-Border. From Asia, Africa and South America, we examine the post-pandemic environment in some of the most vibrant economies in the world, where we can find pockets of exceptional resilience and innovation. Ricardo and Jeff discuss the state of developing markets or ‘emerging markets'. Though many can't agree on the definition of an emerging market, one thing is certain: it's one of the most dynamic sectors in the global economy.Read and download the transcript here.

Rob Shwetz has worked around the world, in marketing, media and advertising. From Asia, to North America and now in Australia. He is a B-Lab trained B Consultant and a graduate of the Australian Institute of company directors, and a partner and Strategist for the Growth Activists, a strategy and communication consultancy with a focus on ESG. Rob shares the latest trend in ESG and the impact this will have on media, marketing and advertising. And his fear that few in the industry are taking a whole of business view to their ESG strategies, or have a clear view of what it takes to develop and implement and ESG strategy, before the demand hits them.    Listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/managing-marketing/id1018735190  Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/75mJ4Gt6MWzFWvmd3A64XW?si=a3b63c66ab6e4934  Listen on Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zb3VuZGNsb3VkLmNvbS91c2Vycy9zb3VuZGNsb3VkOnVzZXJzOjE2MTQ0MjA2NC9zb3VuZHMucnNz  Listen on Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/managing-marketing  Listen on Podbean: https://managingmarketing.podbean.com/  For more episodes of TrinityP3's Managing Marketing podcast, visit https://www.trinityp3.com/managing-marketing-podcasts/  Recorded live on Zoom H4n and edited, mix and managed by JML Audio with thanks to Jared Lattouf.

(S7 E19) Kate and Rick discuss one of the great comfort foods of all time: noodles. Do you know how many different varieties of Asian noodles there are? Well neither do they, because there are so many! From Asia to Italy, from Shirataki to zoodles, Rick and Kate give you the lay of noodle land. They discuss favorite uses and recipes, the healthiest and least expensive options, and a bit of noodle history. Also up for discussion are a fabulous brunch and a smoked mushroom sandwich. . . . . . You Won't Believe What I Ate Last Night is the ongoing conversation by Kate DeVore and Rick Fiori about their endeavor to be and stay healthy in a really tasty world with kindness and compassion towards themselves and others. Perfect if you are interested in: food, eating, diet, weightloss, weightmanagement, health, fitness, compassion ,kindness,meditation,mindfulness, humor, comedy, friendship,weight gain, foodie, podcasts, healthy eating.

From Asia to Africa, the Middle East, Europe, and beyond, the global persecution of Christians becomes more ominous with every passing year. Author Lela Gilbert called the program to discuss her new book, Heroic Faith Hope Amid Global Persecution. The book's true stories of courage, persistence, and faithfulness offer inspiration and hope. Heroic Faith also provides insights into the ideologies behind hostility and persecution, what steps the US government might take to assist, and how listeners can best respond to the struggles of the faithful. Written with Arielle Del Turco and Lt. Gen. William G. Boykin, Lela Gilbert lifts our eyes through this conversation and this book to see the global challenges faced by our brothers and sisters in Christ. 

LOW DEEP T (London,UK) Uk singer, songwriter and producerLow Deep T widely known his legions of fans as the king of Afro Soul announced his name globally with the massive hit song 'Casablanca' which peaked at no 1 in 7 European countries. This feat achieved largely organically brought him multiple international artist awards. However it was as his former pseudonym TJ Cases that he made his name in the UK music Industry during the halcyon days of UK garage. Voted by the then Radio 1 Djsthe 'Dream Teem' as the best songwriter from the UK garage Scene, his classic song 'Do it again' was cited by the international artist Craig David as his favourite song from the Uk garage scene. As Low Deep T ,his international music can be heard in gyms, cafes,summer beach clubland dance studios all over the world. From Asia to Europe, From South Africa to South America and counties in between . With $ studio albums currently on all digital platforms,LDT is currently finalising his fifth studio album titled 'Driving on The Deep Lane'. A new single 'In Your Eyes' and the pandemic song 'We Will Get Through' are out on all digital platforms . Fourth coming singles include masterpiece song titled 'See Something Say Something Do Something' inspired by the late American Icon of the civil rights movement John Lewis. Links: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0VzKQfaNleslIB7qfZScI1 https://music.apple.com/gb/artist/low-deep-t/459058089

From Asia's mountain core flows ten great rivers that run through 16 countries, serving a fifth of humanity. The struggle for water in modern history is a global story, but nowhere has the search for water shaped or sustained as much human life as in India and China. In this episode, Susan Mathews speaks to Sunil Amrith, historian and writer, about his book Unruly Waters: How Mountain Rivers and Monsoons have Shaped South Asia's History published in 2018. Unruly Waters tells the story of how the schemes of empire-builders, the visions of freedom fighters, the designs of engineers, and the cumulative actions of hundreds of millions of people across generations, have transformed Asia's waters over the past 200 years. In the conversation, we also cover some of our parched histories, and the histories of the empire. The catastrophes of the late nineteenth century left many people—Indian economists, British administrators, water engineers and humanitarian reformers—with an acute anxiety about climate and water. Climate was at the heart of a new ecology of fear', something we also face in our contemporary contexts: old and new anxieties and fears. How does reading these parched histories equip us now, or can they? In this wide-ranging conversation, we also speak about hydro-colonialism, the many names of rain, signs of hope, and taking from Zadie Smith, how there is a sense of loss that climate change brings with it. We also examine our relationship with animals, trees, our kinship, our duty of care, elements now animating environmental history, and his own scholarship. Sunil Amrith is the Renu and Anand Dhawan Professor of History at Yale University. His books include Crossing the Bay of Bengal (2013), and Unruly Waters (2018). He is a 2017 MacArthur Fellow, and has recently been awarded the A.H. Heineken Prize for History (2022).  The Subverse is the podcast of Dark ‘n' Light, a digital space that chronicles the times we live in and reimagining futures with a focus on science, nature, social justice and culture. Follow us on social media @darknlightzine, or at darknlight.com for episode details and show notes.  

In this episode of "Asia in Washington," hosts Jada Fraser and Lam Tran sit down with Professor Lisandro Claudio, Assistant Professor in the South and Southeast Asia Department at UC Berkeley, to discuss his analysis of the outcome of the recent Philippines presidential election. Professor Claudio describes the role disinformation and white-washing played in the election and discusses the potential domestic and foreign policy directions of the new President-elect Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr's administration. While the trend of democratic backsliding in the Philippines has not yet reversed, Professor Claudio expresses his hope that a liberal democratic base was solidified through the widely popular campaign of Bongbong Marcos' main electoral competitor from the Liberal Party, “Leni” Leonor Robredo. Professor Claudio is an intellectual and cultural historian of the Philippines, with a broad interest in the history of global liberal thought. His book "Liberalism and the Postcolony: Thinking the State in Twentieth-Century Philippines" received the 2019 George McT. Kahin Prize from the Association of Asian Studies and the 2019 European Association for Southeast Asian Studies Humanities Book Prize. He is also the author of a short book "Jose Rizal: Liberalism and the Paradox of Coloniality," which examines how turn-of-the-century liberalism informed the birth of Filipino literature and nationalism. Prior to his appointment at Berkeley, Dr. Claudio taught at Ateneo de Manila University and De La Salle University and was a post-doctoral fellow at Kyoto University's Center for Southeast Asian Studies. Recorded on Tuesday, May 10, 2022. Sound-edited by Lauren Mosely. Produced by Neave Denny. From Asia in Washington, an Edwin O. Reischauer Center for East Asian Studies Podcast. To read a transcript of this episode, please visit: https://www.reischauercenter.org/podcasts/the-2022-philippine-election-democratic-backsliding-and-progress-with-professor-lisandro-claudio/

In this episode of "Asia in Washington," hosts Adriana Reinecke and Lauren Mosely sit down with Ms. Margot Carrington, a retired diplomat, whose 25-year career with the US Department of State culminated in a four-year tour as Minister Counselor for Public Affairs, US Embassy Tokyo, to discuss her experiences shaping and communicating U.S. policy in Asia. Ms. Carrington shares some of the biggest challenges of her diplomatic career, such as the barriers for women in the Foreign Service and tensions arising from the large U.S. military presence in Japan, as well as some of her proudest accomplishments, including the first visit of a US president to Hiroshima following its bombing during World War II, which succeeded in conveying a lasting message of US-Japan reconciliation. As Minister-Counselor for Public Affairs, US Embassy, Tokyo - a senior role overseeing a $10 million budget and 70 American and Japanese staff - Margot served as the ambassador's lead advisor on public diplomacy, managed all USG bilateral exchange programs, and raised the profile of the United States through traditional and social media. She also served as chair of the binational commission that administers the Fulbright program in Japan. Prior to her retirement, her achievements in strengthening US-Japan cultural exchange and in underscoring the importance of women's advancement were recognized with the Lois Roth Award for Cultural Diplomacy, the US Department of State's most prestigious award for public diplomacy. Recorded on Thursday, April 8, 2022. Sound-edited by Lauren Mosely. Produced by Neave Denny. From Asia in Washington, an Edwin O. Reischauer Center for East Asian Studies Podcast. To read a transcript of this episode, please visit: https://www.reischauercenter.org/podcasts/the-art-and-challenges-of-diplomacy/

In this episode of the Reischauer Center's podcast, "Asia in Washington," hosts Adriana Reinecke and Jada Fraser sit down with Dr. Daniel Aldrich, Professor of Political Science, Public Policy and Urban Affairs and Director of the Security and Resilience Studies program at Northeastern University, to discuss the role social ties play in disasters and shocks. Dr. Aldrich explains the differences between "vertical" and "horizontal" ties and provides examples of innovative projects around the world aimed at strengthening community and societal resilience through the development of these ties. He also explains the critical role that these ties played in the 3/11 Tohoku earthquake in Japan, and continue to play in the ongoing fight against COVID-19. Dr. Daniel Aldrich, Professor of Political Science, Public Policy and Urban Affairs and Director of the Security and Resilience Studies program at Northeastern University. An award-winning author, Dr. Aldrich has published five books, including "Building Resilience" and "Black Wave," as well as more than 70 peer-reviewed articles and op-eds for the New York Times, CNN, and Asahi Shimbun, along with appearing on popular media outlets such as CNBC, MSNBC, NPR and the Huffington Post. Dr. Aldrich has spent more than five years carrying out fieldwork in Africa, Asia and the Middle East, and his research has been funded by the National Science Foundation, the Fulbright Foundation and the Abe Foundation. Recorded on Thursday, December 9, 2021. Sound-edited by Lauren Mosely. Produced by Neave Denny. From Asia in Washington, an Edwin O. Reischauer Center for East Asian Studies Podcast. To read a transcript of this episode, please visit: https://www.reischauercenter.org/podcasts/building-resilience-through-social-ties-covid-19-and-3-11-with-dr-daniel-aldrich/

In this episode of the Reischauer Center's podcast, "Asia in Washington," hosts Jada Fraser and Adriana Reinecke sit down with Mr. Scott Snyder of the Council on Foreign Relations to discuss the outcome of the recent South Korean presidential election and implications for important issues in domestic and foreign policy, including the potential for renewed U.S.-Japan-ROK trilateral cooperation, South Korea-China relations, and gender divisions in the South Korean public. Mr. Snyder maintains that facing a polarized electorate and an opposition-controlled National Assembly, performance and compromise will be key to determining the new Yoon Seok-yeol administration's success. Scott A. Snyder is senior fellow for Korea studies and director of the program on U.S.-Korea policy at the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR). His program examines South Korea's efforts to contribute on the international stage; its potential influence and contributions as a middle power in East Asia; and the peninsular, regional, and global implications of North Korean instability. Mr. Snyder is the author of "South Korea at the Crossroads: Autonomy and Alliance in an Era of Rival Powers" (January 2018) and coauthor of "The Japan-South Korea Identity Clash: East Asian Security and the United States" (May 2015) with Brad Glosserman. He is also the coeditor of "North Korea in Transition: Politics, Economy, and Society" (October 2012), and the editor of "Global Korea: South Korea's Contributions to International Security" (October 2012) and "The U.S.-South Korea Alliance: Meeting New Security Challenges" (March 2012). Mr. Snyder served as the project director for CFR's Independent Task Force on policy toward the Korean Peninsula. He currently writes for the blog Asia Unbound. Recorded on Wednesday, March 15, 2022. Sound-edited by Lauren Mosely. Produced by Neave Denny. From Asia in Washington, an Edwin O. Reischauer Center for East Asian Studies Podcast. To read a transcript of this episode, please visit: https://www.reischauercenter.org/podcasts/south-koreas-20th-presidential-election-obstacles-and-opportunities-with-scott-snyder/

In this episode, hosts Jada Fraser and Adri Reinecke sit down with Dr. Patricia Maclachlan to discuss the challenges and opportunities facing Japanese farmers and Japanese agricultural co-ops (JA) amidst demographic and economic decline. Other topics discussed include how JA organizations are adapting; why some JA organizations are able to implement strategic change while others are not; the environmental and immigration implications of a changing Japanese agricultural landscape; and what we might expect from the next generation of Japanese political leadership regarding agricultural reform. Dr. Maclachlan is Professor of Government and the Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Professor of Japanese Studies at the University of Texas at Austin. A student of interest group politics and political-economic reform in Japan, her publications include "Consumer Politics in Postwar Japan: The Institutional Boundaries of Citizen Activism" (Columbia University Press, 2002) and "The People's Post Office: The History and Politics of the Japanese Postal System, 1871-2010" (Harvard University East Asia Center, 2011). She is also the author, with Kay Shimizu, of "Betting on the Farm: Institutional Change in Japanese Agriculture," which is forthcoming in March 2022 from Cornell University Press. Recorded on Thursday, November 18, 2021. Sound-edited by Lauren Mosely. Produced by Neave Denny. From Asia in Washington, an Edwin O. Reischauer Center for East Asian Studies Podcast. To read a transcript of this episode, please visit: https://www.reischauercenter.org/podcasts/japanese-agricultural-co-ops-looking-towards-the-future/ A recording of Dr. Maclachlan's talk that this episode was based on may be found on the Reischauer Center's YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/ReischauerCenter

In this episode, hosts Adriana Reinecke and Jada Fraser sit down with Dr. Mireya Solís of Brookings to discuss new directions in Japanese economic statecraft. Dr. Solís describes how a world of 'hard-edged interdependence' has prompted Japan, among other countries, to place greater focus on economic security. Other topics discussed include Japan's economic engagement in Southeast Asia, Japan as a reactive or proactive state, and the impact of technology competition on U.S.-Japan-China relations. Dr. Mireya Solís is the director of the Center for East Asia Policy Studies, Philip Knight Chair in Japan Studies, and a senior fellow in the Foreign Policy program at Brookings. Prior to her arrival at Brookings, Dr. Solís was a tenured associate professor at American University's School of International Service. Dr. Solís is an expert on Japanese foreign economic policy, U.S.-Japan relations, international trade policy, and Asia-Pacific economic integration. Her most recent book, “Dilemmas of a Trading Nation: Japan and the United States in the Evolving Asia-Pacific Order,” (Brookings Press, 2017), offers a novel analysis of the complex tradeoffs Japan and the United States face in drafting trade policy that reconciles the goals of economic competitiveness, social legitimacy, and political visibility. Dr. Solís earned a doctorate in government and a master's in East Asian studies from Harvard University, and a bachelor's in international relations from El Colegio de Mexico. Recorded on Wednesday, October 13, 2021. Sound-edited by Lauren Mosely. Produced by Neave Denny. From Asia in Washington, an Edwin O. Reischauer Center for East Asian Studies Podcast. To read a transcript of this episode, please visit: https://www.reischauercenter.org/podcasts/japans-economic-balancing-act/ A recording of Dr. Solís' talk that this episode was based on may be found on the Reischauer Center's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/ReischauerCenter

Craftsmanship names an enduring, basic human impulse, the desire to do a job well for its own sake. - Richard SennettIf it's flipping hamburgers at McDonald's, be the best hamburger flipper in the world. Whatever it is you do you have to master your craft. - Snoop DoggWith research spanning three decades, Charles Collins is continuously engaged in the study of 'The Way of Craftsmanship' - as handed down over the centuries by master craftsmen and craftswomen across the world - to uncover the universal principles for developing a high level of skill in any endeavor in one's life. From Asia, Africa, Europe, the Middle East, and the Americas, he discovered there is a clear set of practical, down-to-earth principles that transcend cultures and time, which anyone can apply to skillfully practice 'life-as-a-craft'. Life-as-a-Craft To practice the whole of 'life-as-a-craft', the way a craftsperson mindfully practices the trade of textile weaving, medicine, or carpentry, requires that the myriad activities of the 'craft-of-life' be systematically organized, managed, taught, and learned similar to the ways in which we organize, manage, teach and practice our trades, occupations, and professions. In 2012 with the release of Making a Masterpiece of Your Life, Charles introduced the Five Elements of practicing 'life-as-a-craft', based on the organizing principles found in the world's craftsmanship teachings, practices, and traditions. Making a Masterpiece of Your Life Making a Masterpiece of Your Life - the book - published in 2012, quickly became an Amazon #1 seller in the Personal Transformation and Motivational Self-Help categories. Seven years later in the Summer of 2019, 'The Way of Craftsmanship: The Tao of 'Life-as-a-Craft' - was released in the Success & Self-Help category on Amazon books. In September of that same year, season one of Making A Masterpiece of Your Life - the podcast - was released on the Apple and Google Podcast platforms and other popular locations. The following year www.MyLifeMasterpiece.com opened to people of all ages and skill levels as a resource to learn and apply the principles of craftsmanship, and the Five Elements curriculum for "Making A Masterpiece of Your Life." In Charles' own words: "If you're going to make something of your life, make it a masterpiece."So if you're ready, take out your pencils, and let's begin.Connect with Charles.Connect with Chris.START YOUR WEBSITE TODAYSupport the show (https://paypal.me/pencilleadership)

We've been hearing concerns about COVID variants since the outbreak began but none are as worrying as the Delta strain. At least, so far. From Asia to Africa to South America the vaccinated, under vaccinated and unvaccinated are all reaching for their masks. Why does this variant seem so much more alarming than the rest? Could it disrupt Euro 2020? And how does vaccine inequality play a role? That's this episode of The Take. In this episode: Dr Syra Madad (@syramadad), Epidemiologist, Senior Director for Special Pathogens with the New York City Health System and a member of the Federation of American Scientists COVID task forceDr Salam Gueye (@SalamGueye), World Health Organization Africa's regional emergencies directorConnect with The Take: Twitter (@AJTheTake), Instagram (@ajthetake) and Facebook (@TheTakePod)Privacy Policy and California Privacy Notice.

This week, our good friend Richard Freeman re-joins us to discuss the history of Dragons, a creature that has haunted humanity's dreams since time began. From Asia to Australia, Europe to the America's, tales of Dragons go back centuries, yet even in this modern era, people are incrdibly still claiming to see Dragons. Richard takes us through the history of Dragons, the different types and the stories that have stood the test of time as well diving in to some of the more modern sightings from China, Russia, Iceland and the USA. A big thank you to Richard for joining me again. The CFZ can be found here: Richard can be contacted via richard@cfz.org.uk Our Patreon is now live, with bonus content, early release of the regular show, articles and more.   Join here now for the flat fee of $4 a month which is a bargain!   Don't forget, you can now show your support with our Merchandise shop on Redbubble! Check it out here!   We are also now on Vburl - check us out here:    You can join us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram as well.   You can also subscribe to our YouTube channel!   Email us at mysteriesandmonsters@gmail.com with any feedback, guest suggestions or if you'd like to appear.   All artwork by Dean Bestall and the show was produced by Brennan Storr of the Ghost Story Guys.   Mysteries and Monsters is a part of the Straight Up Strange Network   #Dragons #China #Japan #England #Russia #Australia #GaryOpit #RexGilroy #Megafauna #USA #CFZ #RichardFreeman #LindaGodfrey 

For decades John Young has played with an amazing array of rock’s best musicians and performers, making a living as full-time professional musician in esteemed company. From Asia to The Scorpions to The Strawbs to Bonnie Tyler and much, much more, he has covered a wide terrain while being one of the nicest guys you’ll [...]

In this episode, hosts Hana Anderson and Jonathan Canfield discuss Japan's COVID-19 response and important lessons learned with Dr. Kiyoshi Kurokawa, Professor Emeritus of the National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies (GRIPS) and University of Tokyo and Chairman of the Health and Global Policy Institute. This podcast was recorded on February 16, 2021. From Asia in Washington, an Edwin O. Reischauer Center for East Asian Studies Podcast.

James, founder of Opolis Optics, spent the last decade living and working on every corner of the world for The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and other international NGOs. From Asia to the Middle East and all across Africa, James helped to build and expand programs that addressed gender and economic inequality, agricultural value chains, climate change, and biodiversity protection policies. ​ All of this allowed James to see the magnificent beauty of the world first hand; the sights, the people, the cultures. However, the images of violence, poverty, pollution and abandonment he saw have stayed with him too. That's what Opolis is born out of. The beauty and despair James experienced around the world inspired him to create a brand with a soul; a company that's able to uplift and benefit the communities (and the unsung heroes) he met along the way; a lifestyle that would take his love for travel, culture, photography, the environment and adventure, and use it to have a positive impact. And so it happened. James left his old life behind and created Opolis Optics, a sunglasses brand on a mission to help those in need, while shedding light on the beauty and afflictions both people and the planet endure every day.

US-Japan Cooperation on COVID-19 with James Gannon In this episode, hosts Hana Anderson and Jonathan Canfield discuss Japan's COVID-19 response and the expanding potential of US-Japan cooperation with Mr. James Gannon, the Executive Director of the Japan Center for International Exchange (JCIE) in New York. Mr. Gannon shares his expertise on the US-Japan health dialogue, the challenges the two partners face working together regionally and globally on health and vaccine initiatives, and what to expect from an incoming Biden administration's policy agenda. This podcast was recorded on January 5, 2021. Mr. Jim Gannon joined JCIE USA in 2001. He oversees a wide range of programs designed to strengthen the underpinnings of US-Japan relations and encourage deeper international cooperation in responding to regional and global challenges. Previously, he conducted research with the Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC). He serves on the board of the US-Japan Exchange & Teaching (JET)Program Alumni Association and was a fellow with the US-Japan Network for the Future. Mr. Gannon is also the co-editor of "A Growing Force: Civil Society's Role in Asian Regional Security" (2013) and "Looking for Leadership: The Dilemma of Political Leadership in Japan" (2015) and has authored numerous articles and reports about US-Japan relations, Asia's evolving regional order, and the role of NGOs in international affairs. From Asia in Washington, an Edwin O. Reischauer Center for East Asian Studies Podcast.

This week Chris pulls a prank and still lives to tell the story! Today the gang take the time for small segments - From Asia’s daughter birthday and Wayne’s nephew being self sufficient, Asia’s dislike of chicken but love of steak, credit issues, the Vice President debate, and gratuity. prepare for another listen!  please leave us a review and 5-Stars 

(Aulacese) You have no idea how it is to be a woman, From Asia and in Europe alone. I have a lot to worry Every day, every night! So I am fed up being a fighter, To protect myself, against the world!... ~ "We Don't Live More Than One Hundred Years!" excerpted from "The Old Time" ~ 1.Thét gào Screaming out loud 2.Cũng đành It's alright 3.Mong người Longing for you 4.Ngày nớ ngày ni That and this day 5.Nhớ xưa Remember me when the rain ...

Did you know that walking under a ladder is a sign of good luck in some cultures? Could you summon spirits by whistling at night? In this episode, we hit you with superstitions across the world and how they relate to each other throughout the globe. From Asia to the Middle East, to Europe and the South, you're in for an informative and fun episode full of bad puns and historical references! Check us out at these places: Facebook: The Free Rotation Podcast Twitter: @thefreerotation Instagram: @thefreerotationpodcast YouTube: The Free Rotation Twitch: TheFreeRotation We also have a new Discord! Check it out over at our Twitch channel. The Free Rotation Podcast is an affiliate of the We Be Geeks Podcast Network. Check out other great podcasts over at webegeekspc.com. Have Amazon Prime and use Twitch? Make sure to link your Amazon Prime account to get one free Twitch subscription a month and feel free to use it on us! #sellout. ©2020 Running Joke Media

Explore how PSYOP is used to fight terrorists around the globe in this weeks episode. From Asia to the Middle East, PSYOP Soldiers discuss their experiences and the impact they've had on our security at home. Follow us on FB and IG @8thPSYOPgroup.

Darley Newman - Best Travel Destinations in 2021 Smithsonian Associates Series Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Art of Living Series. I'm Paul Vogelzang and this is episode #473. Our guest today is Emmy-nominated television host, writer, and producer Darley Newman. Darley Newman answers our questions about her upcoming Smithsonian Associates program, entitled Best Travel Destinations for 2021. Yes, we're talking about 2021. Already. And, may 2020 be in our rearview mirror soon! We'll have more details at our site and at Smithsonian Associates web site about Darley's upcoming Zoom presentation at Smithsonian Associates Oct. 20. On today's show, Darley will share insider's tips on where to travel in 2021—places that combine culture, cuisine, history, and a healthy dose of wellness and nature. She will also cover the changes and trends in travel today, including what destinations are doing to welcome visitors in a healthy and sustainable way and what travelers can do to best enjoy their adventures. The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the face of the travel industry and the criteria that guides travelers in planning their trips. Mixing familiar places that offer new experiences with often-overlooked locations, Darley Newman, host of the popular PBS series Travels with Darley, shares the best of the best and how to get there. From Asia to Europe, the U.S. to Africa, participants will discover a diverse cross-section of travel opportunities and how to enhance their safety practices away from home. She also offers photos and videos to fuel their curiosity and inspire dreams of new places. Travels with Darley takes viewers on U.S. and international adventures with a focus on history, food, music, and art that reflects diverse cultures and traditions. The series is on PBS, Amazon Prime, Ovation TV's Journy [sic], and video shorts on Verizon Digital. Darley Newman is an engaging speaker and travel expert. Please join me in welcoming to The Not Old Better Show, via internet phone, Darley Newman. My thanks to Darley Newman, Emmy-nominated television host, writer, and producer Darley Newman shares insider tips on Qatar, which she curated while filming her popular PBS series “Travels with Darley.” Darley Newman will be appearing at the Smithsonian Associates program entitled, Travels with Darley: Best Destinations in 2021, and we'll have more details at our site and at Smithsonian Associates web site. And, my thanks to the Smithsonian team for their help in supporting the show with great Smithsonian guests and topics. My thanks to you, our wonderful Not Old Better Show fans. Please be safe, practice smart social distancing, and remember, let's Talk About Better. The Not Old Better Show. Thanks, everybody. For more information, please check out Smithsonian Associates: https://www.si.edu/newsdesk/releases/pbs-travels-darley-host-shares-best-destinations-2021-live-streamed-smithsonian

Host Monica Weller sits down with Dr. Alicia Campi, a leading expert on Mongolia, former U.S. Foreign Service Officer, and a current Adjunct Lecturer at SAIS. Dr. Campi speaks about her 2019 book, Mongolia's Foreign Policy: Navigating a Changing World. Discussion topics include the role of Mongolia in North Asia, its political relationships with China, Russia, and other "third neighbor" countries, along with the sociopolitical status of the country. Episode edited by Vivian Chen. From Asia in Washington, an Edwin O. Reischauer Center for East Asian Studies Podcast. Note: This episode was originally recorded in December 2019.

Host Evan Sankey discusses Japan's response and the importance of the US-Japan alliance in the face of the global rise of China with Dr. Narushige Michishita, Assistant Professor of the Security and International Studies Program at the National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies (GRIPS) in Tokyo. Episode edited by Vivian Chen. From Asia in Washington, an Edwin O. Reischauer Center for East Asian Studies Podcast. Note: This episode was originally recorded in November 2019.

Hyacinth plants are so beautiful aren't they?  So it's surprising to find out that water hyacinths are actually one of the world's most invasive plants!  Join us as we dive into this plant's incredible ability to grab all the attention wherever it goes.Water Hyacinth is a beautiful plant native to the Amazon and well known as an easy plant for water gardeners.  But this plant hides some massively destructive capabilities beneath it's attractive flowers and foliage.  Since it's beauty became more wildly discovered in the 1880s, water hyacinth has made its way around the world.  And I mean made it's way.  From Asia to Africa and back to the America's this plant has invaded ponds, lakes and rivers.  With it's ability to multiply quickly, it manages to almost create islands of its own that damage everything within it's path if left unchecked.  Listen to today's podcast to learn the details of just how and why this plant has become one of the most invasive plants on earth.Thanks again to Krista for her editing powers!Music Clips by Kevin Macleod at Incompetech https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/

Host Yasmin Yoon speaks with Dr. Ho-fung Hung, Professor in Political Economy and Chair of Johns Hopkins SAIS Department of Sociology and Hong Kong native, on the recent state of the city and the pro-democracy movement in the wake of historic local elections last November. Episode edited by Yasmin Yoon and Vivian Chen. Special thanks to Sam Frost, Marina Dickson, and Neave Denny for their help with further editing. From Asia in Washington, an Edwin O. Reischauer Center for East Asian Studies Podcast. Note: This podcast was recorded prior to the COVID-19 pandemic in November 2019. An update of the current situation in Hong Kong will be given after the interview.

Host Evan Sankey interviews KDI School of Public Policy and Management Professor and SAIS Professor Dr. Wonhyuk Lim on South Korea's effective response to combating COVID-19, based on their experiences from past infectious disease outbreaks like MERS. The results of South Korea's best practices towards flattening the curve can be seen through its comparatively low number of cases and deaths despite being one of the earliest countries to become afflicted with the spread of the novel coronavirus. Note: This podcast was recorded remotely on April 23, 2020 with both host and guest in their respective homes. Due to technical difficulties when recording, Evan's audio quality changes during the second half of the episode. This episode was edited by Vivian Chen. From Asia in Washington, an Edwin O. Reischauer Center for East Asian Studies Podcast.

I am an international author, motivational & TEDx speaker, performer, teacher and a globetrotter. From Asia to Europe to Africa to North, South & Central America, I have lived across different continents on various student exchange programs, perceiving life through diverse mirrors of reality. My work is evolutionary, advancing human consciousness on our planet. I have lectured in different countries across USA, Costa Rica, India, Canada, Venezuela, Nigeria, etc. at distinguished venues, media platforms, organizations, institutions, universities and schools, in English, Spanish, Hindi and Bengali. I am passion oriented and believe in doing what I love, using my creative gifts and talents to serve the world. I love to express myself in myriad forms; I wrote my first book, "magicNine -a true account of the inner adventures of a young girl to consciousness" during my travels across the globe. My two upcoming books are titled, "Life if Abracadabra -21 magical stories from my travels across the globe that will make you look at life with new eyes" and "Nrit -the dream of finding the self" inspired by true events. I also published an inspirational journal in 3 variations and a calendar based on my first book. An artist of the heart, I started 'abunDance', through which I express my dreams and deepest desires while dancing, acting & photomodeling, the kind of dance life is made of! https://www.linkedin.com/in/sahabaisakhi/

Host Evan Sankey sits down with former U.S. Ambassador to Vietnam and Assistant Secretary of Defense for Asia-Pacific Security Affairs, David Shear. Now a SAIS Adjunct Professor, David B. Shear discusses the current U.S. strategy in the Indo-Pacific region with its allies along with engagement in Southeast Asia. Episode edited by Rachel Xian. From Asia in Washington, an Edwin O. Reischauer Center for East Asian Studies Podcast.

From Asia to Europe, Ginny shares with us her stories about working internationally and built teams for large companies like Microsoft, Facebook and now Zillow Group. Ginny Cheng is a recruitment leader with experience in Global Technology, University Recruiting and M&A. She is also a career and leadership coach with experience in branding and product marketing. Ginny switched careers into recruiting from marketing and current leads a team of 75. -- This episode is sponsored by Handcrafted NYC. Ingredient-driven, locally sourced and thoughtfully produced. Handcrafted NYC is ready to cater to your next special event, corporate dinner or team lunches. Want more heartfelt content? Follow us on Instagram and LinkedIn. If this podcast inspires you, please rate, review and share with your network. Together, we can put more heart into the recruitment process for everyone. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hiringfromtheheart/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hiringfromtheheart/support

Host Evan Sankey sits down with Dr. Kent E. Calder, Vice Dean for Faculty Affairs and International Research Cooperation at the Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies, Johns Hopkins University (SAIS) and Director of the Edwin O. Reischauer Center for East Asian Studies to discuss his most recent book, "Supercontinent: The Logic of Eurasian Integration". Episode edited by Rachel Xian. From Asia in Washington, an Edwin O. Reischauer Center for East Asian Studies Podcast.

In the season 2 premiere of Horrorspiria, May and Clinton discuss their top 10 favorite foreign horror films. From Asia to Latin America to Canada, we cover our personal favorite films to begin our new season. The episode is currently streaming on Anchor, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Breaker, PocketCasts, and RadioPublic.

Bigfoot, Yowie, Sasquatch. You them by these names but did you know how many names around the world that Bigfoot has? From Asia to Nepal to the good ol' USA, there are hundreds if not thousands of different names for our furry friends. In this episode, we bring you some of the most interesting aliases for the most elusive cryptid on the planet and talk about all things Bigfoot. Listen in to the 162nd episode of the 222 Paranormal Podcast.  Click here to get pre-sale tix!    

Stephanie Flanders, Bloomberg's head of economics, takes you on location each week to bring the global economy to life. From Asia's factories to Brazil's ports and America's hospital corridors, Stephanomics delivers on-the-ground reporting from the Bloomberg Economics team around the world and talks with experts for analysis of hot topics.

In this week's episode of the Working With Podcast, I answer a question about how to use productivity apps for group working. Links: Email Me | Twitter | Facebook | Website The Beginners Guide To Building Your Own COD System The Working With… Podcast Previous episodes page Carl Pullein Coaching Programmes The 2019 Edition of Your Digital Life 2.0    Script Hello and welcome to episode 70 of my Working With Podcast. A podcast created to answer all your questions about productivity, GTD, time management, self-development and goal planning. My name is Carl Pullein and I am your host for this show. This week I am answering a question about how to use the productivity tools we all love with our team so that everyone knows what needs doing and when. Before I get to the answer, I'd like to thank everyone who has enrolled in the 2019 edition of Your Digital Life. I am so honoured and blessed to be able to help so many people with their productivity and time management (and goals). I do this for you, and I want you to know I am always willing to help in whatever way I can to remove stress, overwhelm and help you all become better organised and more productive.  If you haven't enrolled in the course yet, now's a great time to do so. There's updated videos, a brand new workbook and of course you get a FREE copy of Your Digital Life 2.0, the book. More details about the course are in the show notes. So check it out, if you really want to become better at managing all your work and commitments, this is certainly the course for you. Okay, on to this week's question and that means handing you over to the mystery podcast voice, for this week's question. This week's question comes from Daniel. Daniel asks; I work in a small team with three core people. We share a calendar for events, Todoist for tasks and Evernote for project notes. Do you have any tips for getting better collaboration with these tools?  Hi Daniel, thank you for your question.  This is one of those areas of productivity I find a lot of small teams miss out on. I know most companies now use a company and department-wide calendar either through Microsoft Exchange or Google, but other tools we all love and use every day for our personal lives have built-in collaboration features too and when used with our calendar tools can help keep teams on track and also allows managers to know instantly what is happening without having to distract an employee with questions. Of course, these tools work exceptionally well when you are working with remote teams. Let's look at a to-do list manager first. Now I am very familiar with Todoist, and I do use Asana for my Kanban project view—both of which have excellent collaboration features. I know many other to-do list managers out there, including Trello, allow for collaboration. When set up, this feature allows you to allocate tasks to your team. This means there is some accountability within your team and you can all see a project develop. Often there is a shared inbox so team members can take ownership of a new task that comes in.  From a managerial perspective, this has obvious benefits. At any moment in time, you can review a project to see how it is developing and be alerted to any bottlenecks or issues. This does depend on how you set it up though. One tip I give companies I work with is to create an area or sub-project within the main project called “issues”. This area is where team members can add issues that come up and if necessary assign the issue to the person who can best deal with it. We have to be realistic here, it would be a very rare project that had no issues at all. Issues and problems are just a part of life and need dealing with. Having a place within a project where everyone involved can review these issues generally leads to them be solved much quicker than if they were hanging around in someone's head.  Using a notes app such as Microsoft's OneNote or Evernote is also a great way to collaborate. Both these note-taking apps have fantastic abilities to collaborate with team members and one of the best ways to use it is to keep meeting notes that can be added to by all the people involved in the project. Keeping meeting notes and planning steps in there creates a kind of Wiki area where existing and new team members can get up to speed very quickly with a project.  One of the greatest advantages of using tools such as these is there is less need to go around disturbing people with unnecessary questions so they can get on with their work in a much more focused way.  However, while all these tools are great to have, the difficulty is getting everyone on board with them. In my experience within teams, you have a mix of people. Some love technology and will enthusiastically adopt new technologies, particularly if they can see the benefit of using them. Others are less enthusiastic and need a bit of encouragement to get them onboard. And of course, these tools only work if team members are using them properly and updating the information regularly. So how do you do that? The most important thing is to make sure all members of your team are fully trained to use these tools. I've found when working with companies that these collaboration efforts fail not because people resist using them, but because team leaders do not invest enough time to train their colleagues. When a team leader introduces a new tool to help with collaboration that they have been using for many years they are afflicted with the “curse of knowledge”. They know the tools too deeply and so when they explain how to use them to their team members they explain it in such an advanced way the team members are left confused. When that happens the tools do not get used.  A few tips here: Firstly, create a shared note that can be used as an onboarding tool. You can put in there all the instructions on how to use the apps and, more importantly, why you are using them. Leaders should also invest enough time with their team showing them what they expect to see and how to do it.  The important thing is your team understand the clear benefit to them for using these tools. If you do not ‘sell' the benefits and explain why these tools will make their lives much easier, they will resist using them.  I should point out that if your company does not allow third-party apps on company computers you can still create the same functionality using Microsoft Office or Google Docs. You can use spreadsheets for tasks and Word or Docs for notes. It's not ideal, but when done well, can still give the same benefits to the team as a whole.  Another tip for team leaders is when you do adopt these collaboration tools, you must stop checking with your team if they have done their assigned tasks. I have found that when leaders do not trust the tools, that trickles down into the team. Remember, the biggest benefit to using these tools is everyone is clear about what needs doing, by when and who is responsible for each task. If leaders are still calling, emailing and interrupting their team members with requests for updates then the whole system falls apart. Success with implementing these tools starts at the top. Without the leaders fully engaging with them, then it just is not going to work.  Other tools such as Slack and Twist can also be a big help here, but I do have a word of warning. There are a lot of collaboration tools available and if you adopt too many of them things will go wrong and miscommunication will happen. This all comes back to keeping things simple. If you are thinking about beginning a system like this then keep it as simple as possible. By that I mean to restrict the number of tools you are using for collaboration. For example, use only one tool for notes and one tool for tasks. Better yet, find an application where everything is kept in one place. While I do not recommend that for personal productivity, within a team, with many different technology abilities between members, it is far better to go with the “less is more” philosophy.  The most important part of this is you get everyone on your team involved and committed. If just one team member is not fully committed to using these tools it will not work effectively. I've worked with teams where the leader hides behind their lack of technology awareness and abilities by continuing to pick up the phone and ask their team for status updates. This has to stop if the leader wants it to work. In reality, the team leader needs to be the most knowledgable about the apps. When leaders adopt these tools completely, it is not long before the whole team does and when that happens you achieve that seamless collaboration system where everyone knows what needs doing, what is being done and at a glance can see exactly where a project is.  We are rapidly moving towards a remote working world. Where people all over the world can work together as if they were all working in the same office. Because of time differences between continents, these tools make the whole process easy and effective. A great example of this working is Doist, the company behind great apps like Todoist and Twist. They are a fully remote company with people all over the world. From Asia to Europe and North and South America, their teams work together across multiple time zones and when one team member is at work, their colleague is fast asleep in a completely different time zone. This kind of working allows managers and leaders to employ the best people in the world, no matter where they are based, and they know the work is getting done with a quick view of a project in a to-do list manager.  So to sum up, Daniel, if you want this way of work to work effectively, you need to make sure that team leaders are fully onboard with the tools and that every team member is properly trained to use the tools you want to use. Managers and leaders need to understand that if they want an update on a project they must not fall into old habits and pick up the phone, they need to go into the project in the to-do list or notes app and get the answer to their query from there.  When your team see that the leadership are using these tools, it does not take long for everyone to fall into line and use them too.  Thank you, Daniel, for your question and that you to all of you who have listened. I hope this episode has given you some food for thought about how you can work better within your team. Now it's up to you to “sell” the benefits to your leaders and see if you can become a leader in the new world of collaboration.  It just remains for me now to wish you all a very very productive week.   

From Asia to the Americas, there are 320+ million esports fans around the world -- and the audience is expected to double by 2020. But the professional sport of competitive gaming is not just another sport. It’s a new type of global entertainment. Mike Sepso is one of the pioneers of the modern esports movement. He and his partner, Sundance DiGiovanni, founded Major League Gaming, and, as SVP at Activision Blizzard, Sepso helped create and launch the Overwatch League, a new type of city-based, global esports league. Sepso joins the podcast to explain the origins of the esports phenomenon, why it’s poised for more incredible growth in the future, and why gamers are more welcoming for brands to play along than you’d expect. Listen to this podcast to learn: • A brief history of modern esports -- from South Korea’s Starleague to the Overwatch League • Who are esports fans, and what is their culture? • Why a “fear of authenticity” should not stop brands from marketing to esports fans -- as long as marketers don’t break one simple rule

We've never been a group of journalists to shy away from topics that might make you uneasy. This week on US-UN Report Tom Osborne, David Kanervo, Ken McCaleb and Mary Saliba tackle Discrimination Against Women. We don't pretend to know how to solve this problem, but we offer up some interesting facts and anecdotes. Be sure to listen to the segment on a Matriarchal society where women rule and roles are completely reversed. From Asia and Africa to the United States and UN headquarters in New York, we ask, what's with our country?

On this week's episode, our world is in peril. Josh speaks at length with journalist and Vice News correspondent Arielle Duhaime-Ross about how Gaia, the spirit of the Earth, can no longer stand the terrible destruction plaguing our planet from carbon emissions and failures to lead on climate change issues by world leaders like Trump. Gaia gave a magical Paris accord to 195 special nations around the world. From Africa, Cambodia with the power of earth. From the North America, Canada with the power of fire. From the Russia, the Russia Federation with the power of wind. From Asia, Japan with the power of water and from South America, Brazil with the power of heart (yeah, heart, you heard right). With the five powers combined they summon earth's greatest champion - the Tomorrow Podcast. "Let our powers combine. Earth! Fire! Wind! Water! Heart! Go, Planet! By your powers combined, this is episode 96!" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In light of this month’s presidential transition, six CNA analysts sat down to discuss foreign policy advice for the next administration. From Asia to Europe to the Middle East, the commentators covered some of the key areas of concern for the upcoming year and beyond. Topics included: North Korea’s nuclear capabilities Russia’s relationships with NATO, Syria and Turkey The Iran nuclear deal Chinese national interests The South China Sea Cyber threats Listen in for informed analysis on China, North Korea, Russia and more. Click here to learn more about the participants and other CNA Talks episodes.

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In the search for the next travel destination many names and places are thrown around. From Asia to South America various publications try and pick the next place that people should start visiting. In today’s interview we talk with well-known travel blogger Barbara Weibel about Eastern Europe, an area often left off the travel radar. We talk about her favorite city Budapest and one of her favorite countries Croatia, but we also explore a few places often neglected in travel discussions including Albania, Rumania and Bulgaria to name a few. Barbara joins us for our first live stream video interview to discuss these countries. You can follow her blog at www.holeinthedonut.com or subscribe to join our next live stream chat at https://blab.im/theexpatchat What I learned from talking to Barbara: Parts of Eastern Europe still lack some of the infrastructure of it’s western cousin but it doesn’t mean it lacks for culture or sophistication. Concerts and performances are available for cents on the dollar and cities like Budapest allow you to enjoy Michelin star restaurants for well under $US100. Barbara is able to average around $US30 per day living costs in Eastern Europe, far more affordable than Western Europe. Apartments in cities like Budapest can be had for under $US400 and many cities offer free walking tours from locals who can tell you the best things to see and do. Barbara recommends bus travel in Eastern Europe. Unlike the west train travel is archaic, slow and unhygienic. Buses travel quicker are more comfortable and often offer free wifi. Talking to locals will enhance your travel experience. Even if you’re staying in top hotels and taking tours step outside the normal boundaries and see who you can meet. Some of Barbara’s best experiences have come from the generosity of strangers who often go out of their way to share the true culture of their communities.

From Asia to Europe to America - without moving a muscle - in the personal pursuit.