Podcasts about Kono

Between 2024 and 2025, Australia recorded 357 drowning deaths — and nearly one-third of the victims were born overseas. Japanese lifeguard Hiroko Kono joins SBS Japanese to discuss how to stay safe in Australia's waters. Recorded in January 2025. - 2024〜2025年度、オーストラリアで起きた溺死事故は357件に上り、そのうち約3分の1が海外出身者でした。ビーチを訪れる人が増えるこの季節。オーストラリアの海で安全に過ごすためのポイントを、日本人ライフガード・河野寛子さんと共におさらいします。2025年1月収録。

Japan's political scene is changing—from new parties rising in visibility to historic moments in national leadership—so the Krewe is bringing you a timely crash course. Political analyst Tobias Harris (Founder & Principal of Japan Foresight) joins the pod to break down the foundations of Japan's government system, how it compares to the U.S., and why voters view politics the way they do. We explore the major and emerging parties shaping the landscape, the issues driving debate today, and how international pressures and global events influence domestic policy. Tobias also sheds light on the media's role in shaping public perception and political accountability.------ About the Krewe ------The Krewe of Japan Podcast is a weekly episodic podcast sponsored by the Japan Society of New Orleans. Check them out every Friday afternoon around noon CST on Apple, Google, Spotify, Amazon, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts.  Want to share your experiences with the Krewe? Or perhaps you have ideas for episodes, feedback, comments, or questions? Let the Krewe know by e-mail at kreweofjapanpodcast@gmail.com or on social media (Twitter: @kreweofjapan, Instagram: @kreweofjapanpodcast, Facebook: Krewe of Japan Podcast Page, TikTok: @kreweofjapanpodcast, LinkedIn: Krewe of Japan LinkedIn Page, Blue Sky Social: @kreweofjapan.bsky.social, & the Krewe of Japan Youtube Channel). Until next time, enjoy!------ Support the Krewe! Offer Links for Affiliates ------Use the referral links below!Zencastr Offer Link - Use my special link to save 30% off your 1st month of any Zencastr paid plan! ------ Links for Tobias Harris ------Japan ForesightObserving Japan on SubstackThe Iconoclast on AmazonTobias Harris on BlueSky------ Past History/Society Episodes ------The Castles of Japan ft. William de Lange S5E19)Foreign-Born Samurai: William Adams ft. Nathan Ledbetter (Guest Host, Dr. Samantha Perez) (S5E17)Foreign-Born Samurai: Yasuke ft. Nathan Ledbetter (Guest Host, Dr. Samantha Perez) (S5E16)Change in Urban & Rural Japanese Communities ft. Azby Brown (S5E15)Inside Japanese Homes & Architecture ft. Azby Brown (S5E6)Kendo: The Way of the Sword ft. Alexander Bennett, 7th Dan in Kendo (S4E16)Jokichi Takamine: The Earliest Bridge Between New Orleans & Japan ft. Stephen Lyman (S4E13)The Chrysanthemum Throne ft. Dr. Hiromu Nagahara [Part 2] (S2E18)The Chrysanthemum Throne ft. Dr. Hiromu Nagahara [Part 1] (S2E17)The Age of Lady Samurai ft. Tomoko Kitagawa (S1E12)------ JSNO Upcoming Events ------JSNO Event CalendarJoin JSNO Today!

Korupcja na UkrainieNa Ukrainie wybuchła największa afera korupcyjna od początku rządów Wołodymyra Zełenskiego – poinformował Wojciech Konończuk, dyrektor Ośrodka Studiów Wschodnich. Jak przekazał, Narodowe Biuro Antykorupcyjne (NABU) prowadzi działania w sprawie korupcji w państwowym koncernie energetycznym Energoatom, którego roczny dochód sięga 4,8 miliarda dolarów.Z ustaleń NABU wynika, że grupa urzędników wymuszała na podwykonawcach łapówki sięgające 15 procent wartości kontraktów, wyprowadzając ze spółki co najmniej 100 milionów dolarów. Przeszukania objęły m.in. mieszkania Hermana Hałuszczenki – obecnego ministra sprawiedliwości, a do niedawna ministra energetyki, oraz Timura Mindycza – bliskiego przyjaciela Zełenskiego, który, jak informują ukraińskie media, kilka godzin przed przeszukaniami wyjechał z kraju i przebywa obecnie w Warszawie.Konończuk przypomniał, że już od miesięcy trwał konflikt między ośrodkiem prezydenckim a NABU, a w lipcu władze próbowały ograniczyć niezależność agencji. „Władze przegrały ważną bitwę” – napisał. Dodał, że afera ma potencjał, by mocno osłabić pozycję Zełenskiego.„Widzimy, jak klocki zaczynają się układać”Sprawę skomentowała w Radiu Wnet Gabriela Masztafiak, publicystka specjalizująca się w tematyce międzynarodowej.Na temat tej sprawy wiemy, że w tym momencie właściwie zaczynają układać nam się pewne klocki, o których dyskutowaliśmy już pojedynczo od jakiegoś czasu– mówiła.Przypomniała, że już w lipcu ubiegłego roku na Ukrainie wybuchły protesty po tym, jak prezydent Zełenski próbował ograniczyć kompetencje Narodowego Biura Antykorupcyjnego.Wówczas wybuchły ogromne protesty w kraju. Prezydent dostatecznie się z tej decyzji wycofał– zaznaczyła.Według Masztafiak, obecna afera pokazuje, jak bardzo służby antykorupcyjne zagrażają ludziom z najwyższego szczebla władzy.W sprawie Energoatomu doszło do przeszukań m.in. mieszkania Hermana Hałuszczenki, który jest urzędującym ministrem sprawiedliwości, a do sierpnia był ministrem energetyki. Wśród przeszukiwanych osób jest też Timur Mindicz, jeden z najbliższych współpracowników prezydenta Zełenskiego. Co ciekawe, kilka godzin przed przeszukaniem wyjechał z Ukrainy– relacjonowała.„Zełenski w kryzysie przywództwa”Masztafiak wskazała, że afera Energoatomu wpisuje się w szerszy kryzys polityczny i przywódczy prezydenta Zełenskiego.Prezydent Wołodymyr Zełenski niewątpliwie od dawna jest już w dość głębokim kryzysie przywództwa w swoim własnym kraju– oceniła.Zwróciła uwagę, że wojna, trwająca od lutego 2022 roku, nadszarpnęła nie tylko wizerunkiem Zełenskiego, ale też jego otoczenia.Nie wiemy, jak do końca wyglądały przepływy finansowe motywowane wsparciem Ukrainy – finansowym, militarnym, odbudową kraju. Ale już od jakiegoś czasu słyszymy o tym, że generał Walerij Załużny, obecny ambasador Ukrainy w Wielkiej Brytanii, ostrzy sobie zęby na stanowisko prezydenta– powiedziała.Załużny miał już uruchomić nieformalną kampanię, uformować sztab, który buduje jego wizerunek jako silnego i przyszłego przywódcy Ukrainy– dodała Masztafiak.Zaznaczyła jednak, że zmiana władzy w czasie wojny byłaby dla Ukrainy niezwykle trudna.To, w jakim stanie znajduje się kraj, ten opłakany stan regionów, wyzwania gospodarcze i polityczne – to wszystko sprawia, że nawet ci, którzy myślą o władzy, mogą nie być na to gotowi. To decyzje, które nie zawsze politycznie się opłacają– podsumowała.

Novo episódio do nosso clube dos apoiadores, conversando sobre um tema que sempre dá muito pano pra manga. Aproveitando nosso “Bingo dos erros de iniciantes”, nos reunimos em chamada de vídeo para conversar sobre os erros que já cometemos, dos menores aos mais assustadores. Também falamos sobre nossos aprendizados e como evitar cair em cada uma dessas ciladas. Avisos de gatilho:- Vômito, queimaduras, jogos intensos com agulhas, privação sensorial e mais: 55:12-56:38, 58:11-1:01:33.- asfixia erótica: 34:20-39:40 Equipe: Ada @aleneouada de CuritibaParticipantes: Ace @acenkink de MG, Sereia @domgustavo.gyn de Goiânia, Morena @a_deusa_morena de SP, Kono @lacerdapunk do Chile/Serra da Mantiqueira, Gabi Dias @gabidays23 de Curitiba, Lui Castanho @luicastanho @lui_knk de SP, Kaah @dommekaah da Paraíba. (Ouvindo: Kuro @kurosanpup de São Paulo, Gabi @gabigemini de Brasília, Mona/sexythem @a.corda.mona de SC)Voz da vinheta: @erikastigo de Fortaleza Para participar do próximo encontro, apoie em https://apoia.se/chicotadasNossos links: https://chicotadas.com.br/Gravado em 19 de outubro de 2025. A vitrine do episódio é uma arte com desenhos. Com um fundo preto, contém uma estampa com diferentes elementos: símbolo de erro/alerta (ponto de exclamação dentro de um triângulo) e algemas felpudas, daquela de má qualidade que iniciantes costumam comprar logo no início da jornada. No centro, o título do episódio: Clube dos apoiadores #14, Nossos erros de iniciantes, em lilás e amarelo claro, assim como o subtítulo: Quais são os erros mais comuns de quem inicia no BDSM? Tem como evitá-los? No meio de muita risada e conversa, nossos apoiadores contam suas histórias pra que todo mundo possa aprender com esses erros. Na parte superior e inferior da imagem, marca d'água com o arroba do insta e as logos principal e secundária do podcast em lilás. Minutagens: 4:30 IntroduçãoVote no Mx. Fetiche: https://www.mrfetichebrasil.com/votacaoPost Bingo dos erros: https://www.instagram.com/p/DP7HsFODjbD/6:17 Ada, Morena e Gabi: velas de wax play, manchas, dificuldades na negociação, negociação de humilhação, leitura da parceria, pressa, tempo e estudo.19:13 Ace: falta de conhecimento, estudo, eventos, pressa.21:58 Ada: pressa do iniciante, pedir referências.24:12 Morena, Gabi e Ada: dúvida sobre referências e relato de caso (brat tamer).28:36 Lui, Gabi, Ada, Ace: referências, relato como sub, dicas de negociação e segurança (trampling, asfixia erótica), riscos do breath play, spotter.Gatilho (asfixia erótica): 34:20-39:4043:04 Sereia: comunidade e referências.45:50 Kaah: como perguntar sobre referências.49:23 Recado https://apoia.se/chicotadas 51:39 Kono: dois relatos sobre falta de aftercare (fluidos, wax play, privação sensorial, needle play, tortura de mamilos, impact play) e a importância do aftercare e de negociar after.Gatilho (vômito, queimaduras, jogos intensos com agulhas e mais): 55:12-56:38, 58:11-1:01:33.1:05:03 Lui: todes são iniciantes de alguma forma, relato sobre necessidade de aftercare para o top e planejamento de tempo.Episódio Guia de Segurança: https://chicotadas.com.br/eps/chicotinho-33-guia-de-seguranca1:12:13 Perguntas e comentários para Kono, medos de iniciante, frenesi do novato, excesso de estímulo corporal e sobrecarga sensorial, testar e reconhecer sensações.1:21:30 Referências, complexidade de relacionamentos e cultura do cancelamento. Como decidir o que falar na ref.1:27:30 Dica para entender necessidades, casos de sessões/clientes virtuais, reação a erros e pedidos de desculpa, erro na negociação de humilhação/degradação e gatilho durante sessão, lidar com desconfortos.1:37:22 A merda vai acontecer, dicas pro aftercare.Post citado: https://www.instagram.com/p/CZhjcgLuP6y/1:42:49 Do tease and denial à UPA.1:49:47 Idade, excesso de comparação no início.1:56:43 Cuidados durante festas.2:00:32 Aftercare 2:03:50 @erikastigo de Fortaleza Nossos links: https://chicotadas.com.br/

Jean Charles Moyen claims to have visited multiple ancient space arks two of which hold relevance for him in a past life he describes in detail in his new feature length movie, Starseed Revelations 3, which is officially released today. His first experience inside a space ark occurred in 1976, at age 7, when he met a Japanese woman/guardian called Utsu after physically teleporting inside Mt Fuji where he saw an ancient space ark she was guarding. He recalls Utsu greeting him as “Hoshi”, which was the name of a past life he had in the Japanese city of Sendai around the year 1075.Jean Charles also says he met another Japanese woman, Kono the goddess of Mt Fuji before being teleported inside the volcano Mauna Kea on the Big Island of Hawaii where he was taken inside another space ark with Kono. He says that the two space arks in Japan and Hawaii are linked via portals and are places of great significance in his past lives in Japan and as an extraterrestrial, Luka, who was connected to them through his consciousness and frequency. In his documentary, Jean Charles presents historical and contemporary evidence supporting his teleportation and past life experiences.Jean Charles also discusses an aborted teleportation experience involving 3I/Atlas where he encountered Draco Reptilian energies, which corroborated the recent remote viewing of Sebastian Martin who describes up to 5 million Draco Reptilians sleeping in stasis chambers on 3I/Atlas. Dr. Michael Salla added John Vivanco to the list of remote viewers who claim to have seen Reptilians inside of 3I/Atlas. Given the disparity in explanations for what's inside of 3I/Atlas detailed in Dr. Salla's recent article on multiple perspectives, a number of explanations were explored by Jean Charles and Dr. Salla for what may be happening on the craft.Jean Charles Moyen's Starseed Revelations 3 is available online at:  https://vimeo.com/ondemand/starseedrevelation3Join Dr. Salla on Patreon for Early Releases, Webinar Perks and More.Visit https://Patreon.com/MichaelSalla/

Alex Conley has lived every phase of the wellness journey, from surviving childhood cancer to chasing fitness perfection to realizing that health isn't something you buy, it's something you build through integrity and awareness. In this episode, Alex shares how years in the fitness and supplement industries exposed the cracks in our modern health system — from FDA loopholes and overprocessed supplements to the corruption of Big Food and the destruction of our soil. He explains why simplicity is the real cure, what we get wrong about hydration, and how mental health, anger, and anxiety are symptoms of a deeper imbalance in the way we live. We also cover: Why only 12% of second opinions confirm the original diagnosis How the supplement industry gets away with harmful ingredients What 98% of conventional farming means for your health The connection between soil quality, nutrition, and mental well-being Why the cure has always been simple — and how to return to it This conversation will challenge what you think you know about “wellness” and remind you that healing doesn't have to be complicated. Resources: → CURED | Right now, CURED Nutrition is offering my listeners an exclusive 20% off ON TOP OF the 10% off Best Seller Bundle. Just head to https://www.curednutrition.com/CLAUDIA and use the code CLAUDIA at checkout → PUORI | Shop Puori grass-fed protein powder + supplements (Clean Label Certified and third-party tested!!!) Use discount code: HEALINGTHESOURCE Follow Alex on Instagram Check out KONO's website for holistically formulated supplements. Discount code: HEALING Follow the host, Claudia, on Instagram, check out HealingTheSource.co & Elham's Liquid Gold 100% Organic Castor Oil, and enjoy her deep-dives on Substack

Dirty Disco 615 is here, a brand new 2-hour curated mix by Kono, blending the very best in futuristic disco, soulful house, deep grooves and cosmic remixes. Broadcasted first on Deep Radio and now available worldwide, this episode is all about contrasts: from futuristic Italo-disco visions to soulful reflections and [...] The post Dirty Disco 615: Futuristic Disco Meets Soulful House in a 2-Hour Journey appeared first on Dirty Disco - Curated Electronic Music & more.

Michi Kono, the CTO of Garner Health, joins us to discuss the intersection of technology and healthcare. Garner Health leverages advanced data management techniques to help employers find the best healthcare providers for their employees. Michi shares insights from his extensive background in the financial sector, where he led significant tech initiatives, and explains how those experiences inform his current work in healthcare. We explore the complexities of the U.S. healthcare system, including data accessibility and the challenges posed by outdated practices. Michi emphasizes the importance of modernizing data systems and the role of startups in driving innovation in this vital industry.The conversation with Michi Kono, CTO of Garner Health, delves into the intersection of technology and healthcare. Michi shares his transition from the financial sector, where he played significant roles at companies like Capital One and Stripe, to the healthcare field. At Garner Health, he leads initiatives that leverage data analysis to guide employees in choosing quality healthcare providers. The discussion highlights the importance of utilizing modern data management techniques to improve healthcare outcomes, underscoring how data-driven approaches can enhance the quality of life for millions. Michi explains how the complexities of the US healthcare system, including regulation and privacy concerns, present unique challenges compared to the financial industry. The episode also touches on the evolution of healthcare data management and the need for modernization within healthcare organizations to keep up with technological advancements.Takeaways: Michi Kono transitioned from financial technology to healthcare to make a meaningful impact on people's lives. Garner Health utilizes data science to analyze medical outcomes and recommend quality healthcare providers. The healthcare industry is complex and unique, reflecting challenges in data access and integration compared to finance. Modern data management in healthcare is evolving, yet many systems still rely on outdated practices, slowing innovation. Healthcare startups face unique challenges but have opportunities to leverage new technologies for improved patient outcomes. Understanding data flow and machine learning basics is essential for future engineers in both healthcare and financial technology. Links referenced in this episode:softwarearchitectureinsights.comCompanies mentioned in this episode: Gartner Health Stripe Meta Capital One Snowflake Zocdoc EPIC Mentioned in this episode:What do 160,000 of your peers have in common?They've all boosted their skills and career prospects by taking one of my courses. Go to atchisonacademy.com.Atchison AcademyHow do you operate a modern organization at scale?Read more in my O'Reilly Media book "Architecting for Scale", now in its second edition. http://architectingforscale.com Architecting for Scale

Episode 611 of Dirty Disco delivers another carefully curated selection of the finest new electronic music. This edition features 30 tracks ranging from deep house and soulful grooves to disco-driven energy and underground gems. As always, the mix is more than just music. Kono Vidovic connects the tracks with stories, [...] The post Dirty Disco 611: a 30 track deep house and disco journey with Kono Vidovic appeared first on Dirty Disco - Curated Electronic Music & more.

Novo episódio e dessa vez temos um Chicopapo, quando entrevistamos um praticante da nossa comunidade. Hoje a Ada conversa com a Kono sobre a trajetória dela dentro do BDSM como uma mulher cis gorda e sapatona. A Kono tem 34 anos, nasceu no Chile mas mora no Brasil desde 2016 e contou sobre vivências em diferentes países, seus processos pessoais como uma mulher gorda e sapatão e seus trabalhos, projetos e performances que abordam todo esse universo de sexualidades dissidentes, corporalidade gorda, queer e lesbofeminista.  Participantes: Ada @aleneouada, Kono @lacerdapunkVoz da vinheta: André @thefallenandrew de Santo André, SP Form para envio de dúvidas e feedbacks: https://forms.gle/x3HUheP52BkALn989 Apoie o Chicotadas! https://apoia.se/chicotadasNossos links: https://chicotadas.com.br/Confira nosso Instagram: www.instagram.com/chicotadaspodcast  A vitrine do episódio é uma arte na nova identidade visual do Chicotadas. Com fundo vermelho, as letras, imagens e detalhes são em amarelo claro, lilás e roxo. Ao centro, na parte superior, a palavra “Chicopapo”, com corações nas duas letras “o”, e o nome da entrevistada, Kono. Abaixo do título, duas fotos da Kono, sobre fundo lilás. Em uma das fotos, ela olha para a câmera e usa uma blusa de tecido arrastão rosa e, na outra, está amarrada com cordas vermelhas e de olhos fechados. É possível ver a nova logo do Chicotadas, o desenho de um chicote longo posicionado de forma a lembrar uma onda sonora, e o subtítulo do episódio: Vivência gorda, sapatão e dissidente na comunidade BDSM de diferentes países, processos pessoais, políticos e artísticos, lutas, desafios e aprendizados. Minutagens:1:24 Introdução do episódio e autodescriçãoTexto "Nenhuma ação é essencialmente dominante ou submissa no BDSM". https://www.instagram.com/p/CoVGzcOulSq/4:27 Sobre a Kono e a trajetória dela no BDSM (corpos gordos, dissidentes, desejo fora do normativo, BDSM como busca por lugar onde coubesse,Paul Preciado, bondage, shibari, processo de aprendizado há 10+ anos) 13:14 Sobre ocupar lugares e fazer política (sapatão, sapantão como posicionamento político, entender-se como gorda e sapatão, desejo normativo, Tatiana Nascimento, vídeo Manifesto Gordo, processos na comunidade, autoestima, desejabilidade e merecimento) 29:50 Em que ponto está na sua jornada? (praise kink, adoração, podolatria, exibicionismo, pet play, power trip, visibilidade lésbica, comunidades dissidentes, comunidades de outros países, microcomunidades, Kinky Vibe Argentina @kinkyvibeargentina) 53:35 Como é o espaço para esses corpos atualmente? Sobre padrão, norma e inclusão em eventos e locais. 1:00:38 Recado do Apoia.se https://apoia.se/chicotadas  1:02:35 O que você gostaria que babies sapatão e pessoas gordas soubessem? Recados e conselhos para quem está ouvindo.  1:05:49 Conteúdos e projetos da Kono e indicações - Fanzine Estética Gorde (à venda em Parquinho Gráfico @parquinhografico e Faca Livraria @faca_peluqueria)- "Manifiesto Gordx" (2012)- "Cuerpas e cuerdas" (2015)- Livro "La Cerda Punk" (2014)- Guia de negociação para bottoms (tradução de Kinky Vibes)(Trabalhos linkados em https://www.instagram.com/lacerdapunk/ ) *Kinky Vibes Argentina @kinkyvibeargentina https://linktr.ee/kinkyvibe *Ediyporn (.com) @ediy.p_rn 1:11:05 Encerramento e aftercareVoz da vinheta: André @thefallenandrew de Santo André/SP1:14:25 Erros de gravaçãoNossos links: https://chicotadas.com.br/

Why do engineering teams slow down as they scale? It's not the technology—it's the management systems.In this episode, Michi Kono, CTO at Garner Health and former engineering leader at Meta, Capital One, and Stripe, shares his battle-tested approach to building scalable engineering organizations. We explore why most teams slow down as they scale and how to build systems that accelerate growth. Our conversation covers everything from designing effective org charts to creating accountability without killing psychological safety. You'll learn practical strategies for nurturing engineering culture while maintaining high-performance standards.Key topics discussed:The challenges of hypergrowth and the need to constantly reinvent yourselfHow to avoid slowdowns by holding teams accountable for outcomes, not just shipping codeThe art of designing org charts that maximize team autonomyBuilding a culture of accountability and learning from mistakes without blameWhen managers should stop writing code (and why this decision matters)The difference between being a people manager and an executiveWhy communication becomes the most critical skill at senior levelsTimestamps:(00:00) Trailer & Intro(02:10) Career Turning Points(03:55) Skills Advice for Engineers(06:46) The Challenges of a Hypergrowth Company(09:09) Learning and Growing in a Hypergrowth Company(12:07) The Slowdown in Engineering as You Scale(15:55) Designing Organization Structure Well(18:11) Effective Organization Chart Tips(21:05) Nurturing a Good Engineering Culture(25:37) Nurturing Psychological Safety(28:14) Learning from Mistakes & Performance Review(30:27) Being a Mission-Driven Company(32:11) Aligning Mission and Values in the Day-to-Day Work(34:45) The Importance of Management System in Organization(41:53) The Importance of Having Good Managers(45:30) For Strong ICs: Writing Code or Being a Manager?(50:55) The Difference Between a Manager Role and Executive Role(56:01) A Unique Thing Learned from Doing Payment Systems(58:43) 3 Tech Lead Wisdom_____Michi Kono's BioMichi Kono is the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at Garner Health, a company on a mission to help people get better healthcare. With a unique and extensive career spanning multiple industries, Michi has navigated the entire spectrum of the tech world. He began his journey in startups, one of which was acquired, leading him to a role at Capital One. From there, he gained invaluable experience at tech giants like Meta and financial-tech leader Stripe before taking the helm at Garner Health. Michi is passionate about the art and science of scaling engineering teams, building resilient cultures, and designing effective management systems to drive success in high-growth environments. He believes deeply in empowering engineers, fostering accountability, and the critical importance of clear communication for any leader.Follow Michi:LinkedIn – linkedin.com/in/michikonoTwitter – x.com/michikonoGarner Health – getgarner.comLike this episode?Show notes & transcript: techleadjournal.dev/episodes/229.Follow @techleadjournal on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram.Buy me a coffee or become a patron.

Welcome back! In this special episode, guest host and fellow Spitfire Elite coach, Jason Batchelor, "JB", records live interviews from the Professional Asian Pilot's Association Convention floor in Las Vegas, NV. You'll hear honest, unscripted conversations with aspiring aviators—some just days into their airline journey, others preparing for a major transition after decades of military service. From rapid interview timelines to navigating a cold, stoic interview environment, Kelly shares her perspective on staying poised when things don't go as expected. Matt, a retiring F-15E pilot and Air Force Colonel, reflects on transition out of the military and into the civilian career field—and how preparing for interviews doesn't always follow a structured military path. Finally, Kono, a first-time conference attendee, gets a shot at a mock meet-and-greet, gaining real-time feedback and direction for how to refine his message and lean into his authenticity. What You'll Learn: How quickly the hiring timeline can unfold—and why being prepared is key What to expect (and how to adapt) when an interview doesn't match your expectations Why early preparation matters when transitioning from military to civilian aviation The value of mock interviews, roleplay, and honest coaching  How to highlight cultural fit and personal story during meet-and-greets    CONNECT WITH US Are you ready to take your preparation to the next level? Don't wait until it's too late. Use the promo code “R4P2025” and save 10% on all our services. Check us out at www.spitfireelite.com! If you want to recommend someone to guest on the show, email Nik at podcast@spitfireelite.com, and if you need a professional pilot resume, go to www.spitfireelite.com/podcast/ for FREE templates! SPONSOR Are you a pilot just coming out of the military and looking for the perfect second home for your family? Look no further! Reach out to Marty and his team by visiting www.tridenthomeloans.com to get the best VA loans available anywhere in the US. Be ready for takeoff anytime with 3D-stretch, stain-repellent, and wrinkle-free aviation uniforms by Flight Uniforms. Just go to www.flightuniform.com and type the code SPITFIREPOD20 to get a special 20% discount on your first order. #Aviation #AviationCareers #aviationcrew #AviationJobs #AviationLeadership #AviationEducation #AviationOpportunities #AviationPodcast #AirlinePilot #AirlineJobs #AirlineInterviewPrep #flying #flyingtips #PilotDevelopment #PilotFinance #pilotcareer #pilottips #pilotcareertips #PilotExperience #pilotcaptain #PilotTraining #PilotSuccess #pilotpodcast #PilotPreparation #Pilotrecruitment #flightschool #aviationschool #pilotcareer #pilotlife #pilot

Liturgické čítania na každý deň z rímskokatolíckeho liturgického kalendára. Sobota po 7. veľkonočnej nedeli Sk 28, 16-20. 30-31 Ž 11, 4. 5+7 R.: Pán tróni na nebesiach; statoční uvidia jeho tvár. Jn 21, 20-25 Tento podcast vám prinášajú študenti, členovia tímu a priatelia Kolégia Antona Neuwirtha. Email: podcast@kolegium.org

Liturgické čítania na každý deň z rímskokatolíckeho liturgického kalendára. Piatok po 7. veľkonočnej nedeli Sk 25, 13b-21 Ž 103, 1-2. 11-12. 19-20 R.: Dobrorečte Pánovi, čo má trón v nebesiach. Jn 21, 15-19 Tento podcast vám prinášajú študenti, členovia tímu a priatelia Kolégia Antona Neuwirtha. Email: podcast@kolegium.org

Liturgické čítania na každý deň z rímskokatolíckeho liturgického kalendára. Streda po 7. veľkonočnej nedeli Sk 20, 28-38 Ž 68, 29-30. 33-35a. 35bc+36c R.: Spievajme nášmu Pánovi hlasom radostným. Jn 17, 11b-19 Tento podcast vám prinášajú študenti, členovia tímu a priatelia Kolégia Antona Neuwirtha. Email: podcast@kolegium.org

Liturgické čítania na každý deň z rímskokatolíckeho liturgického kalendára. Pondelok po 7. veľkonočnej nedeli Sk 19, 1-8 Ž 68, 2-3. 4-5ac. 6-7b R.: Spievajme nášmu Pánovi hlasom radostným. Jn 16, 29-33 Tento podcast vám prinášajú študenti, členovia tímu a priatelia Kolégia Antona Neuwirtha. Email: podcast@kolegium.org

Liturgické čítania na každý deň z rímskokatolíckeho liturgického kalendára. 7. veľkonočná nedeľa Sk 7, 55-60 Ž 97, 1+2b. 6+7c. 9 R.: Pán kraľuje, Najvyšší na celej zemi. Zjv 22, 12-14. 16-17. 20 Jn 17, 20-26 Tento podcast vám prinášajú študenti, členovia tímu a priatelia Kolégia Antona Neuwirtha. Email: podcast@kolegium.org

Liturgické čítania na každý deň z rímskokatolíckeho liturgického kalendára. Sobota po 6. veľkonočnej nedeli Sk 18, 23-28 Ž 47, 2-3. 8-9. 10 R.: Boh je kráľom celej zeme, spievajme mu chválospev. Jn 16, 23b-28 Tento podcast vám prinášajú študenti, členovia tímu a priatelia Kolégia Antona Neuwirtha. Email: podcast@kolegium.org

 Kamerun, no leyɗe goɗɗe ni hitaande kala, ujunnaaje ujunnaaje sukaaɓe ina njiilo nonjawtiri to jaŋde toownde. Ngal daawal ko heɓde bakkaa rokkirta ɗum. Kono folondiro bakkaayawtunngo ngoo woni ɓurngo jaastude no feewi, e nder duuɓi 20. Wonande hitaande 2025,kanndidaaɓe bakkaa puɗɗiima kawgel maɓɓe gila ɗii ina altine 26 lewru nduu ɗoo. Tedduɓeheɗiiɓe Rfi fulfulde mi salminimoon, on paamii wonde toɓɓere yeewtere men Laawol Ganndale Needi ina yowiitii e njuɓɓudi jahde to kameroun haa teeŋtinii e njuɓɓudi seedantaagu bac.Eɗen ngonndi e Hamadou Bachirou jannginoowo to Kameroun. Bismillah mon !

Liturgické čítania na každý deň z rímskokatolíckeho liturgického kalendára. Piatok po 6. veľkonočnej nedeli Sk 18, 9-18 Ž 47, 2-3. 4-5. 6-7 R.: Boh je kráľom celej zeme, spievajme mu chválospev. Jn 16, 20-23a Tento podcast vám prinášajú študenti, členovia tímu a priatelia Kolégia Antona Neuwirtha. Email: podcast@kolegium.org

Liturgické čítania na každý deň z rímskokatolíckeho liturgického kalendára. Streda po 6. veľkonočnej nedeli Sk 17, 15. 22 – 18, 1 Ž 148, 1-2. 11-12. 13. 14 R.: Plné sú nebo i zem tvojej slávy. Jn 16, 12-15 Tento podcast vám prinášajú študenti, členovia tímu a priatelia Kolégia Antona Neuwirtha. Email: podcast@kolegium.org

Liturgické čítania na každý deň z rímskokatolíckeho liturgického kalendára. Streda po 6. veľkonočnej nedeli Sk 17, 15. 22 – 18, 1 Ž 148, 1-2. 11-12. 13. 14 R.: Plné sú nebo i zem tvojej slávy. Jn 16, 12-15 Tento podcast vám prinášajú študenti, členovia tímu a priatelia Kolégia Antona Neuwirtha. Email: podcast@kolegium.org

Liturgické čítania na každý deň z rímskokatolíckeho liturgického kalendára. Utorok po 6. veľkonočnej nedeli Sk 16, 22-34 Ž 138, 1-2a. 2bc+3. 7c-8 R.: Chráni ma tvoja pravica, Pane, Bože môj. Jn 16, 5-11 Tento podcast vám prinášajú študenti, členovia tímu a priatelia Kolégia Antona Neuwirtha. Email: podcast@kolegium.org

Liturgické čítania na každý deň z rímskokatolíckeho liturgického kalendára. 6. veľkonočná nedeľa Sk 15, 1-2. 22-29 Ž 67, 2-3. 5. 6+8 R.: Velebte Pána, všetky národy. Zjv 21, 10-14. 22-23 Jn 14, 23-29 Tento podcast vám prinášajú študenti, členovia tímu a priatelia Kolégia Antona Neuwirtha. Email: podcast@kolegium.org

Episode 474 / E.E. KonoE.E. Kono is a multidisciplinary artist based in Iowa and Los Angeles. She is best known for her vibrant egg tempera paintings which blend elements of Renaissance art with mythological, and religious imagery. Utilizing historically significant materials such as silverpoint and locally sourced earth pigments, her work explores the connection between place, culture, and storytelling. Her art is characterized by its meticulous technique and thoughtful incorporation of symbolic elements. E.E.'s artistic practice explores the intersection between ancient traditions and contemporary issues within the context of global interconnectedness.A self-taught painter, E.E. studied art history at the University of Iowa (Iowa City, IA) and the University of Hull (Kingston Upon Hull, England). Her work has been exhibited internationally and in notable venues including Bergdorf Goodman in the “A Room Just So”, curated by Natasha Roberts, and Future Fair 2025 with Elijah Wheat Showroom, The Riverside Art Museum in California, and FORMah. She has had solo exhibits at the Dubuque Museum of Art, La Luz de Jesus, and Gallery 825. Her paintings have been covered in Beautiful Bizarre Magazine, American Art Collector, Arts to Hearts Magazine, and Juxtapoz magazine. Additionally, she is an award-winning author and illustrator with over a dozen books published by major trade houses. Her book illustrations are in the collection of the Mazza Museum in Ohio. She participated in the Wassaic Project 2025 Winter Residency. 

Episode 473 / Sarah Martin-Nuss (b. 1992, Corpus Christi, Texas) is an interdisciplinary artist working across painting, drawing, performance, and sound. Her work draws from biological systems, philosophical post-humanist thought, and the intricate web of ecological relationships, exploring themes of interconnectivity, transformation, and time. Martin-Nuss received her MFA in Painting and Drawing from Pratt Institute in 2024 and her BA in Fine Art and English Literature from Austin College in 2014. Martin-Nuss also studied visual arts at the Collège International de Cannes in Cannes, France and performance, sound, and video art at the School of Visual Arts in New York. In addition to her visual arts education, Martin-Nuss trained with the Meredith Monk Ensemble and is the producer, songwriter and vocalist for the avant-pop duo Dancing In Tongues. Her recent solo exhibitions include Future Currents, Rachel Uffner Gallery, New York, New York (2025); Pouring Water Into Water, Rachel Uffner Gallery, New York, New York (2024); and Open Systems, Prince & Wooster, New York, New York (2023). Her recent group exhibitions include The Figure Abstracted, Prince & Wooster, New York, New York (2024);The Blue Hour, PhillipsX, New York, New York (2024); Unfixed Ecosystems: Obsidian/Yarrow, Pfizer Factory, Brooklyn, New York (2024); What In The World, Steuben Gallery, Brooklyn, New York (2023); and Creative Distancing, Art Museum of South Texas, Corpus Christi, Texas (2020). Her work has been featured in Two Coats of Paint, Cultbytes, Art Spiel and New American Paintings and is included in the JPMorganChase Art Collection. Born in Corpus Christi, Texas, Martin-Nuss now lives and works in Brooklyn, New York.REGISTER FOR TONIGHT's TALK AT FUTURE FAIR HEREWHY I MAKE ART with Brian Alfred, Associate Professor of Art, Penn State and Host of Sound & Vision Podcast, Liz Nielsen, artist and exhibitor (Elijah Wheat Showroom), and artist E.E. Kono. THU, MAY 8, 5:45 PM; SPECIAL PROJECT 2 AT FUTURE FAIR

Welcome to episode 597 of Dirty Disco, the weekly curated mix by Kono Vidovic. This week's mix flows through deep house, soulful electronica, and subtle disco influences. The theme “Deep Frequencies & London Dreams” weaves personal storytelling into the mix as Kono prepares for a father-son trip to London. If [...] The post Dirty Disco 597: Deep Frequencies & London Dreams appeared first on Dirty Disco - Curated Electronic Music & more.

Po 24 rokoch som bola na Veľkonočný pondelok doma. Pre traumu z puberty som tento sviatok ignorovala. Tento rok ale nastal zlom. Ako sa k veľkonočným tradíciám postavili naše deti si môžete vypočuť v tejto časti.

Kono Yasui (1880-1971) was a Japanese biologist and cytologist who became the first Japanese woman to receive a doctoral degree in science. Her academic and scientific career defied gender norms of the time and made important advancements in genetics. For Further Reading: How a Pioneering Botanist Broke Down Japan’s Gender Barriers | Smithsonian Kono Yasui 1880-1971 japan's first woman doctor of science This month, we’re talking about cultivators — women who nurtured, cross-pollinated, experimented, or went to great lengths to better understand and protect the natural world. History classes can get a bad rap, and sometimes for good reason. When we were students, we couldn’t help wondering... where were all the ladies at? Why were so many incredible stories missing from the typical curriculum? Enter, Womanica. On this Wonder Media Network podcast we explore the lives of inspiring women in history you may not know about, but definitely should. Every weekday, listeners explore the trials, tragedies, and triumphs of groundbreaking women throughout history who have dramatically shaped the world around us. In each 5 minute episode, we’ll dive into the story behind one woman listeners may or may not know–but definitely should. These diverse women from across space and time are grouped into easily accessible and engaging monthly themes like Educators, Villains, Indigenous Storytellers, Activists, and many more. Womanica is hosted by WMN co-founder and award-winning journalist Jenny Kaplan. The bite-sized episodes pack painstakingly researched content into fun, entertaining, and addictive daily adventures. Womanica was created by Liz Kaplan and Jenny Kaplan, executive produced by Jenny Kaplan, and produced by Grace Lynch, Maddy Foley, Brittany Martinez, Edie Allard, Carmen Borca-Carrillo, Taylor Williamson, Sara Schleede, Paloma Moreno Jimenez, Luci Jones, Abbey Delk, Adrien Behn, Alyia Yates, Vanessa Handy, Melia Agudelo, and Joia Putnoi. Special thanks to Shira Atkins. Original theme music composed by Brittany Martinez. Follow Wonder Media Network: Website Instagram Twitter See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're taking you along for a four-day trip to Oahu, Hawaii for beach adventures, Hawaiian living, outdoor and historical adventures.Highlights of Oahu in this episode:Waikiki Beach FoodlandHiking Manoa Falls, Koko Crater Tramway, Lanikai Pill Box TrailThe North Shore beachesPearl Harbor Dining at local spots like Kono's and Ted's BakeryIf you want to take this exact trip, you can download our Oahu Itinerary.These are the hotels, tours, and resources we recommend in Oahu:Waikiki: Park Shore Waikiki, Aston Waikiki Beach Tower, or Halepuna WaikikiNorth Shore: Courtyard by Marriott Oahu North Shore or Turtle Bay ResortOahu activities we recommend via ViatorIf you're looking for a flight deal to Oahu, we recommend signing up for Thrifty Traveler Premium to get daily flight deals (points & cash) emailed directly to you! Use our promo code TS10 to get $10 off your first year subscription.—---------------------------------------Shop: Trip Itineraries ⁠& ⁠Amazon Storefront ⁠Connect: ⁠YouTube⁠, ⁠TikTok⁠, and ⁠Instagram⁠⁠ ⁠and contact us at travelsquadpodcast@gmail.com to submit a question of the week or inquire about guest interviews and advertising. Submit a question of the week or inquire about guest interviews and advertising.

Last time we spoke about the fall of Iwo Jima. General Schmidt pushed through Japanese defenses, facing strongholds like Cushman's Pocket and General Senda's positions, with intense fighting and heavy casualties on both sides. Despite stubborn resistance, the Marines gradually advanced, employing tanks and artillery support. The Japanese, under General Kuribayashi, fought tenaciously, culminating in a final assault on March 26. After brutal combat, Iwo Jima was declared secured, but at great cost: 18,000 Japanese and over 6,800 American lives lost. Meanwhile, in New Britain, Australian forces continued their offensive, capturing strategic positions despite fierce enemy resistance. In the midst of a fierce conflict, Australian battalions advanced into enemy territory, capturing strategic positions while facing heavy resistance. Notable victories included the successful ambushes by the 2/7th Battalion and the capture of key locations like the But airfield. Despite facing fierce counterattacks from the Japanese, particularly at Slater's Knoll, the Australians maintained their momentum. As the Japanese command faced internal crises, the Australians continued their relentless push, ultimately leading to significant territorial gains and weakening enemy forces. This episode is the Visayas Offensive Welcome to the Pacific War Podcast Week by Week, I am your dutiful host Craig Watson. But, before we start I want to also remind you this podcast is only made possible through the efforts of Kings and Generals over at Youtube. Perhaps you want to learn more about world war two? Kings and Generals have an assortment of episodes on world war two and much more  so go give them a look over on Youtube. So please subscribe to Kings and Generals over at Youtube and to continue helping us produce this content please check out www.patreon.com/kingsandgenerals. If you are still hungry for some more history related content, over on my channel, the Pacific War Channel you can find a few videos all the way from the Opium Wars of the 1800's until the end of the Pacific War in 1945.  Within northern Luzon, by mid-March, General Clarkson's 33rd Division was exploring the western routes to Baguio. Colonel Volckmann's guerrilla unit had taken control of San Fernando and was engaged in combat around Cervantes. Meanwhile, General Mullins' 25th Division had advanced to Putlan, and General Gill's 32nd Division was involved in a fierce battle at Salacsac Pass. Following the capture of Putlan, General Swift instructed Mullins to push through Balete Pass to secure the vital Santa Fe region. On March 12, the 27th and 161st Regiments began advancing north and northwest, successfully clearing the Minuli area and establishing a foothold on Norton Ridge by March 15. At the same time, the 35th Regiment initiated a broad maneuver around Balete Pass via the Old Spanish Road, but this was soon hindered by intense artillery and mortar fire from the positions of the 11th Independent Regiment. The road also required significant engineering efforts to support the outflanking force, leading Mullins to ultimately halt the 35th's assault. However, General Konuma was unaware of this; fearing an outflanking maneuver from Carranglan, he had no choice but to keep around 3,000 of his best troops in this seemingly secure area. On March 15, Mullins ordered the reinforced 161st Regiment to launch a holding attack to the north while the majority of the 27th Regiment executed a flanking maneuver over Myoko Ridge, Mount Myoko, and Lone Tree Hill to encircle Balete Pass from the east. After regrouping at Putlan, the 35th was also tasked with capturing Mount Kabuto to subsequently advance northwest along Balete Ridge and connect with the 27th at Myoko. Mullins launched a renewed offensive on March 16, facing stubborn resistance from the 161st as it gradually advanced toward Norton's Knob, which was successfully captured by the end of the month. On March 22, the 27th began its flanking maneuver, with the 1st Battalion moving east into the elevated terrain south of Kapintalan by March 28, while the 2nd Battalion advanced nearly 3,750 yards up the wooded Myoko Ridge to the east. Meanwhile, the 35th's attempt to encircle the enemy via Kabuto started off well, reaching the northern slope of Balete Ridge on March 22. However, Konuma's recently arrived reinforcements launched a series of strong counterattacks and harassment raids, forcing the 35th to withdraw by March 28. With the other two regiments stretched thin and unable to penetrate the enemy's main defenses, Mullins ordered the 35th to position itself between the 27th and 161st Regiments to assault Highley Ridge from the east. By the end of March, the 161st was advancing northeast along Highley Ridge toward Crump Hill, which finally fell on April 8, bringing the advance to a halt. The 35th supported this effort with an attack on Kapintalan, which was ultimately captured by April 21. Meanwhile, the 27th continued to struggle through the challenging terrain of Myoko Ridge against fierce opposition, not reaching Woody Hill until April 12. This slow progress allowed Konuma to reinforce the Myoko sector with four understrength infantry battalions. Nevertheless, the brave soldiers of the 27th Regiment persevered, securing the Pimple on April 15 and advancing an additional 350 yards northeast by April 21. Looking west, Clarkson aimed to advance battalion combat teams toward Baguio via Route 11, the Galiano road, and the Tuba Trail. However, Swift declined to approve such ambitious plans, limiting the 33rd Division to a more restrained offensive. Although dissatisfied, Clarkson continued the attack along Route 11, managing to reach Camp 3 by the end of March. In the central area, patrols faced no opposition as they approached within a mile of Galiano, but other patrols discovered increasing signs that the Japanese were preparing to defend the Tuba Trail vigorously. Eventually, a robust reconnaissance force secured Bauang on March 19, with patrols then moving east to occupy Naguilan four days later and Burgos by the month's end. Meanwhile, at Salacsac Pass, the 127th Regiment fought from Hill 502 to Hill 504 against fierce resistance, while Gill sent the 2nd Battalion, 128th Regiment up the trail from Valdez toward Imugan, where they were ultimately halted by vigilant Japanese forces. By March 23, the 1st Battalion of the 127th Regiment reached the crest of Hill 504; the 2nd Battalion advanced past it to Hill 505; and the 3rd Battalion managed to position one company at the base of Hill 507D. However, with its forces stretched thin and dwindling, the 127th was unable to capitalize on its seemingly advantageous position, allowing General Iwanaka to launch a strong counterattack on Hill 507D that successfully repelled the 3rd Battalion. As a result, Gill decided to withdraw that unit and the stalled 2nd Battalion, 128th Regiment, while the majority of the 128th relieved the 127th in the Hill 502 sector. Beginning on March 25, the 128th Regiment advanced aggressively eastward, successfully capturing the previously overlooked Hill 503, fully securing Hill 504, and expanding its control over Hill 505 by the month's end. However, on the night of March 31, Iwanaka launched a daring counterattack, reclaiming Hill 504 and nearly taking all the territory east of Hill 502. By April 4, both the 127th and 128th Regiments had sustained significant casualties and could no longer continue the offensive. Consequently, Swift had to order the 33rd Division to relieve the beleaguered 126th Regiment in the Ambayabang and Arboredo River valleys, allowing this unit to reposition north of the Villa Verde Trail to execute a flanking maneuver along the Miliwit River valley. Fortunately for Clarkson, General Krueger persuaded MacArthur to free the 129th Regiment from its duties in Manila, sending it to bolster the now overstretched 33rd Division. Once the rest of the 37th Division arrived at the Baguio front, which Krueger anticipated would happen in early April, Swift could initiate a two-division assault on Baguio. In the meantime, Clarkson promptly dispatched the 129th to Burgos, and by April 1, it had advanced to Salat.  The Japanese opposing the reinforced 33d Division were no longer in the shape they had been at the end of February. The 58th IMB and the 23d Division had both suffered heavy losses during March, losses that probably stemmed largely from lack of food and medical supplies rather than from combat action. By mid-March Japanese supply problems on the Baguio front had progressed from bad through worse to impossible. First, supplies had moved westward over the new Baguio-Aritao supply road far more slowly than anticipated, a development attributable in large measure to Allied Air Forces strikes on that road and along Route 5 north and south of Aritao. Second, operations of the 66th Infantry, along Route 11 north from Baguio, and the activities of the 11th Infantry, , in the Cagayan Valley, had made it virtually impossible for the Japanese to bring any food into the Baguio area from the north. Third, the Japanese tried to do too much with the limited amount of supplies available on the Baguio front. They were attempting to supply 23d Division and 58th IMB troops along the MLR; send certain military supplies north up Route 11 for the 19th Division; feed 14th Area Army headquarters and a large civilian population in Baguio; and establish supply dumps north and east of the city against the time of eventual withdrawal. Almost inevitably the principal sufferers were the front-line troops. By mid-March the best-fed Japanese combat troops on the Baguio front were getting less than half a pound of rice per day as opposed to a minimum daily requirement of nearly two and a half pounds. Before the end of the month the troops on the MLR were down to less than a quarter of a pound of rice a day. Starvation and diet-associated diseases filled hospitals and sapped the strength of the combat units. Generally, effective frontline strength was far lower than reported ration strength indicated. Medical supplies were consumed rapidly, and by the end of March, for example, there was virtually no malaria phophylaxis left in Baguio area hospitals. Looking upon the situation on the Baguio front with frank pessimism, Yamashita in mid-March directed inspection of terrain north, northeast, and east of the city with a view toward preparing a new defense line. His attitude became even plainer when, on or about 30 March, he ordered Japanese civilians and the Filipino puppet government to evacuate Baguio. Indeed, the future on the Baguio front was so bleak by the end of March that almost any other army would have withdrawn to new defenses forthwith, thereby saving troops for future battle. But not so the Japanese. Yamashita decided that the existing MLR would be held until the situation became hopeless. At the end of March that portion of the MLR held by the 23d Division was still intact, and the 58th IMB was busy deploying additional strength along its section of the line. One independent infantry battalion was on high ground north of Route 9 at Sablan; and another held defenses at Sablan. A reinforced company was at Burgos and, less that company, another independent infantry battalion held reserve positions at Calot, a mile and a half southeast of Sablan. One understrength battalion was responsible for defending the rough terrain from Sablan six miles south to Mt. Apni, where a tie-in was made with the right flank of the 23d Division. Maj. Gen. Bunzo Sato, commanding the 58th IMB, expected that the emphasis of any Allied drive in his sector would come along Route 9, but he did not neglect the other approach in his area, the Galiano road. Since the understrength battalion stationed astride the road was not strong enough to withstand a concerted attack, he directed his main reserve force, the 1st Battalion of the 75th Infantry, 19th Division, to move west out of Baguio to defenses at Asin. This step left in Baguio a reserve force of roughly three provisional infantry "battalions," which together probably could not muster over 750 effectives. In the Salacsac area, as casualties in the western pass were rapidly increasing and Allied air and artillery strikes made it nearly impossible for the 2nd Tank Division to transport supplies, Iwanaka concluded that his forward positions were nearly untenable. He began planning to redeploy forces to defend the eastern pass. Consequently, when the 126th Regiment launched its new offensive on April 5, it faced unexpectedly light resistance, quickly capturing Hills 518 and 519 within two days and cutting off a Japanese supply route leading north from Hill 504 across the eastern slopes of Hill 519 and up Mount Imugan. However, Iwanaka swiftly recognized the emerging threats and sent reinforcements to intercept the 126th's advance, delaying the capture of Hills 511 and 512 until March 13 and effectively halting further progress. At the same time, the reorganized 128th Regiment resumed its assault eastward on April 7, successfully retaking the Hill 504-505 sector and capturing Hill 506 by April 10. The following week, the 128th fought tenaciously to secure this elevated ground against fierce resistance, managing to push all the way to Hills 506B, 507C, and 507D with their remaining strength, nearly securing the western pass by April 17. Meanwhile, after the fall of San Fernando, General Krueger instructed Volckmann to advance inland along Route 4 toward Bontoc. However, the Provisional Battalion established at Cervantes could only withstand the relentless enemy pressure until April 4, when it was ultimately forced to retreat into the hills northwest of the town. Consequently, Volckmann had to quickly deploy the 121st Regiment to barrio Butac in preparation for an eastward push along Route 4. After a week of intense back-and-forth combat, this elite guerrilla unit succeeded in establishing footholds along the northern parts of Lamagan and Yubo Ridges. Over the next few days, the 121st made slow and arduous progress, ultimately gaining control of Route 4 nearly to the southeastern edge of Bessang Pass by mid-April. Further south, by mid-March, General Wing's 43rd Division had effectively secured the Antipolo sector, while General Hurdis' 6th Division was advancing well toward Mount Baytangan. At this point, General Hall's 11th Corps assumed responsibility for operations against the Shimbu Group, now rebranded as the 41st Army. However, he quickly decided to maintain the offensive against General Yokoyama's left flank, with the 20th and 1st Regiments focusing on an eastward push alongside the 43rd Division. Meanwhile, General Noguchi had completed his withdrawal to the Sugarloaf Hill-Mount Tanauan line, where he would receive reinforcements from elements of the Kogure Detachment. Simultaneously, General Kobayashi was struggling to stabilize his left flank, bolstered by one reserve battalion. On the morning of March 15, the American offensive resumed, with the 103rd Regiment continuing its assaults on Benchmark 7 Hill to secure Route 60-A, while the 172nd Regiment launched its initial attacks toward Sugarloaf Hill, facing fierce resistance. On March 17, the 1st Regiment renewed its advance toward Baytangan, initially making good progress and digging in about a mile west-southwest of the mountain's summit. However, during the night, a barrage of mortar fire followed by an infantry counterattack forced the Americans to retreat in disarray. As a result of this setback, the 1st Division began to advance eastward more cautiously, facing determined resistance and heavy mortar fire. By March 22, it was only slightly closer to Baytangan's crest than it had been five days earlier. The 20th Regiment on the left also encountered strong resistance, managing to reach a point a mile and a half west of Baytangan by March 22. At the same time, a company maneuvering to the north established a foothold on a wooded ridge overlooking the Bosoboso Valley. Meanwhile the 103d Infantry finally overran the defenses on Benchmark 7 on 18 March, killing about 250 Japanese in the process. The Japanese battalion there had delayed the 103d's attack toward Mt. Tanauan until the morning of 18 March, but by evening of that day the regiment's troops had begun swarming up the bare, rocky, southern and southwestern slopes of the mountain. Over the next three days, American forces slowly advanced through a complex of caves and bunkers until they secured the mountain's summit, while other units captured Benchmark 23 Hill and patrolled northward into the southeastern part of the Bosoboso Valley. By March 19, the 172nd Division was halted, containing Sugarloaf to the west. They bypassed it to the north and east, initiating new assaults toward Mounts Yabang and Caymayuman, making significant progress to the east but less so to the north by March 22. Despite concerns that Hall's four exhausted regiments might lack the strength to turn the 41st Army's left flank, the ongoing pressure and the failure of previous counterattacks ultimately compelled Yokoyama to order his threatened units to withdraw to new positions east of the Bosoboso River. Therefore, when the 6th and 43rd Divisions resumed their attacks on the morning of March 23, the withdrawal was already in full progress. Over the next three days, the 1st and 20th Regiments faced only scattered and disorganized resistance, allowing them to establish positions over a mile north and south of Baytangan along the ridgeline that overlooks the Bosoboso Valley. Meanwhile, the 172nd Regiment successfully captured Mount Yabang and most of Mount Caymayuman, while the 103rd Regiment advanced quickly northward, taking barrio New Bosoboso, Mount Balidbiran, and Benchmark 21 Hill. On March 27, the 1st Regiment secured the crest of Baytangan, and the 172nd Regiment eliminated the last organized opposition at Sugarloaf Hill. With Yokoyama's left flank collapsing, Hall could focus on capturing Wawa Dam and destroying the remaining elements of the Kobayashi Force west of the Bosoboso River, a mission assigned to the 6th Division. During this initial offensive, approximately 7,000 Japanese soldiers were killed since February 20, while American casualties included 435 killed and 1,425 wounded. Hurdis' initial strategy for capturing Wawa Dam involved the 1st and 20th Regiments advancing northward to clear Woodpecker Ridge and Mount Mataba, while the 63rd Regiment conducted diversionary attacks on the western slopes of Mataba. This new offensive began on March 28 but quickly faced intense small arms, machine-gun, and mortar fire, leading to a back-and-forth struggle against fierce enemy resistance. By April 3, the 20th Regiment had advanced less than half a mile toward Mataba, and the 1st Regiment had gained only 250 yards to the north. General Hurdis had hoped his attack, directed against the Kobayashi Force southern flank, would be far more successful, but the Kobayashi Force, rapidly and efficiently, had reoriented its defenses, which it had laid out primarily to face an attack from the west. The force's two remaining provisional infantry regiments, the Central and Right Sector Units, were still relatively intact, and the Central Sector Unit, bearing the brunt of the 6th Division's offensive, had recently been reinforced by remnants of the Left Sector Unit and elements of the Shimbu Group Reserve. Other factors bearing on the 6th Division's slow progress were the declining strength and deteriorating combat efficiency of its infantry regiments. The 20th Infantry could muster only 2,085 effectives on 3 April; some of its rifle companies were reduced to the combat strength of platoons. The situation within the 1st Infantry, with an effective strength of 2,150, was little better. As of 3 April the commanders of both regiments rated their units' combat efficiency only as "fair," the lowest ranking of three terms each had employed since the Lingayen Gulf assault.To bolster protection for Hurdis' right flank, the 103rd Regiment also captured Hill 1200 on the east bank of the Bosoboso River by the end of the month. Due to the slow progress of Hurdis' offensive, on April 5, Hall assigned General Cunningham's Baldy Force, which consisted of the 112th Cavalry Regiment and the recently arrived 169th Regiment, to take control of the area north of Mount Oro. This move would free up most of the 63rd Regiment to support the 20th Regiment and continue the assault north toward Mataba, while the 1st Regiment maintained its position along Woodpecker Ridge. From April 6 to 9, the 63rd made only limited progress to the east; however, on April 10, it shifted its focus to an offensive on the western slopes of Mataba, quickly securing the southwestern quarter of the mountain with minimal resistance. In response, Kobayashi promptly redirected his forces back to Mataba from the north-south ridge to prevent the 63rd from reaching the mountain's summit until April 17. At the same time, the 1st Regiment resumed its advance along Woodpecker Ridge but again faced strong enemy opposition, resulting in only limited gains. Looking further south, by March 23, the 187th Glider Regiment and the 511th Parachute Regiment had advanced to Santo Tomas and Tanauan but were unable to completely clear these areas. Meanwhile, the 158th Regiment secured Balayan, Batangas, and the Calumpan Peninsula, pushing toward Mount Macolod, where they were ultimately halted by significant forces from the Fuji Force. At this stage, as Krueger planned to launch an offensive into the Bicol Peninsula using the 158th, he needed to relieve the 11th Airborne Division with the barely rested 1st Cavalry Division. This division quickly took control of the Santo Tomas-Tanauan area, while General Swing's units maneuvered around the west side of Lake Taal to relieve the 158th at Macolod. As a result, General Griswold renewed his offensive on March 24. The 187th attempted to attack Macolod but was unsuccessful. A task force composed of units from Swing's other two regiments advanced quickly north toward Lipa, only to be halted at the hills southeast of the town. The 8th Cavalry captured Santo Tomas after a fierce battle and took Tanauan two days later. The 7th Cavalry advanced about five miles east into the corridor between Mounts Maquiling and Malepunyo, while the 12th Cavalry pushed along Route 21, moving about four miles beyond Los Baños. On March 27, Swing's task force finally overcame the enemy defenses southeast of Lipa, but it was the 8th Cavalry that ultimately secured this strategic town two days later. Griswold's successful offensive also forced around 2,000 troops from the Fuji Force to retreat along Route 21 and through the Santa Maria Valley to join Yokoyama's forces in the mountains east of Manila. In response, Krueger devised a plan to prevent the potential influx of Japanese reinforcements around the eastern and northern shores of Laguna de Bay. He instructed Hall to clear the northern shore of the lake, block the Santa Maria Valley, and secure Route 21. While the 187th continued its assault on Macolod, Griswold ordered his other units to push eastward to secure Laguna de Bay and Tayabas Bay. Accordingly, on March 30, the 103rd Regiment advanced in small increments along the northern shore of Laguna de Bay, reaching Siniloan by April 4. The 12th Cavalry moved to Calauan and then south along a secondary road toward San Pablo, encountering strong enemy positions that wouldn't be overcome until April 5. The 5th and 7th Cavalry Regiments fought through the Maquiling-Malepunyo corridor against determined but disorganized Japanese resistance, successfully occupying San Pablo by April 2. Additionally, elements of the 188th Glider Regiment pushed east through the mountain corridors, reaching Tiaong on April 3 and Lucena three days later. By April 6, the 5th Cavalry and the 103rd Regiment had established contact at Pagsanjan, effectively isolating the 41st Army. The next day, patrols from the 11th Airborne Division headed north from Lucena, while 1st Cavalry Division patrols departed from Pagsanjan heading south. They successfully linked up at Lucban by April 10 and then advanced eastward to Mauban. At the same time, a company from the 188th traveled along Route 1 across the Bondoc Isthmus, reaching Atimonan on April 11. Griswold's patrols also moved towards Mount Malepunyo, where the Fuji Force was preparing for its final stand. By April 16, preliminary assaults had concentrated enemy resistance around Mount Mataasna-Bundoc. Meanwhile, after a week of intense aerial bombardment, Brigadier-General Hanford MacNider's 158th Regiment successfully landed at Legaspi Port with minimal opposition on April 1. They quickly secured the port and the nearby airfield, then advanced to Daraga before moving south along Route 1 to occupy the Sorsogon Peninsula, where they encountered machine-gun fire from the Mount Bariway-Busay Ridge. The following morning, the troops had to retreat east of Daraga, and in the coming days, the 158th faced tough fighting in the challenging, jungle terrain to overcome resistance in the Daraga area. Concerned about delays in occupying the Sorsogon Peninsula, MacNider landed his anti-tank company at Bacon on April 6, which occupied Sorsogon without opposition. Meanwhile, the 2nd Battalion continued its overland advance, reaching Bulan by April 12, where they targeted a significant Japanese concentration. Simultaneously, MacNider's other two battalions attacked Camalig on April 11 and began their unsuccessful assault on enemy positions in the Cituinan Hills. By April 1, the 188th had successfully eliminated the last organized resistance in the rugged hills south of Ternate. Meanwhile, the 2nd Battalion of the 151st Regiment launched an assault on Caballo Island on March 27 but could not fully dismantle the entrenched enemy positions until April 13. The Japanese in the pits and tunnels created an almost insoluble problem for the 2d Battalion, 151st Infantry. The Japanese had so emplaced their weapons, which included machine guns and mortars, that they controlled all approaches to the mortar pits but could not be reached by American artillery or mortar fire. When the 151st Infantry concentrated its mortar fire against the pits' entrances, the Japanese simply withdrew into the tunnels. When the American fire ceased--at the last possible moment before an infantry assault--the Japanese rushed out of the tunnels to man their weapons. Tanks were of no help to the American troops. From positions near the rim of the pits the tanks were unable to depress their guns sufficiently to do much damage to the Japanese. If the tanks tried to approach from above, they started sliding down Hill 2's slopes into the pits. No combination of tank, artillery, and infantry action proved of any avail, and the 151st Infantry had to give up its attempts to take the Japanese positions by assault. On 31 March engineers tried to pour diesel oil into one of the tunnels connecting the mortar pits, employing for this purpose a single ventilator shaft that was accessible to the 151st Infantry. Nothing came of the effort since it was impossible to get enough oil up the steep slopes of the hill to create a conflagration of significant proportions within the tunnels. Nevertheless, burning the Japanese out seemed to promise the only method of attack that would not risk the unduly heavy casualties of a direct infantry assault. No one, of course, wanted to throw away the lives of experienced troops on such an insignificant objective. Finally, the commander of the 113th Engineers, 38th Division, suggested pumping oil up the hill from the beach through a pipeline from a ship or landing craft anchored at the shore line. The Allied Naval Forces happily fell in with this idea and supplied the 151st Infantry with two oil-filled ponton cubes; the Allied Air Forces provided a 110-horsepower pump and necessary lengths of pipeline and flexible hosing; and the 592d Engineer Boat and Shore Regiment came through with an LCM to carry the pump and the ponton cubes. On 5 April over 2,500 gallons of diesel fuel were pumped into the pits and tunnels through the ventilator and were then ignited by white phosphorus mortar shells. "Results," the 38th Division reported, "were most gratifying." A huge flash fire ensued, followed by a general conflagration and several explosions. The engineers repeated the process on 6 and 7 April, and on the latter day carefully lowered two large demolition charges through the ventilator shaft and placed another at an accessible tunnel entrance. Set off simultaneously, the three charges caused an enormous volume of flames and several terrific explosions. For the next few days the 2d Battalion, 151st Infantry, tried to persuade a few Japanese who had lived through the holocausts to surrender and also executed a few infantry probing attacks. On 13 April a patrol entered the pits and tunnels, killed the lone surviving Japanese, and reported the positions cleared and secured. Following this, El Fraile was targeted, with Company F of the 151st and the 113th Engineers effectively neutralizing Fort Drum using gasoline and explosives. On April 16, troops from the 1st Battalion of the 151st Regiment attacked Carabao Island, facing no opposition. Looking towards the Visayas, after capturing Palawan and Zamboanga, General Eichelberger set his sights on the Sulu Archipelago, where new airfields were to be established. On March 16, a reinforced company from the 162nd Regiment landed unopposed on Basilan Island and spent the next two days searching Basilan and nearby islets, finding no signs of Japanese forces. On April 2, the reinforced 2nd Battalion of the 163rd Regiment landed on Sanga Sanga Island, successfully clearing the Tawi Tawi Group by April 6. The remainder of the regiment made an unopposed landing near Jolo Town on April 9. Over the next two days, the Americans drove approximately 2,400 men of the 55th Independent Mixed Brigade from the heights immediately south and southeast of the town to secure a nearby airstrip. However, the Japanese retreated to more fortified hill masses further inland, where they had long prepared their defenses and began to resist fiercely. After initial attacks by Colonel Alejandro Suarez's guerrillas failed to breach the Japanese positions, the 1st Battalion of the 163rd Regiment joined the fight and managed to overrun the enemy defenses by April 22. On April 25, the 3rd Battalion launched an assault on Lieutenant-General Suzuki Tetsuzo's final positions at Mount Tumatangus, which were ultimately subdued by May 2. However, the remaining Japanese forces continued to engage in guerrilla warfare. By this time, airfields in Zamboanga and Sanga Sanga had become operational to support the forthcoming invasion of Borneo.The first field at Zamboanga was a dry-weather strip 5000 feet long, completed on March 15 and immediately put to use by Marine Corps planes. The field, named Calarian Drome, could not answer the need for an all-weather strip 6000 feet long. Accordingly, engineers constructed a new strip, which the Marine aviators based there called Moret Field, about a mile to the east, and had it ready for all-weather operations by May 16. Used primarily by Marine Air Groups 12, 24, and 32, Moret Field was also employed by a 13th Air Force night-fighter squadron, an emergency rescue squadron, and 13th Air Force B-24s and P-38s staging through for strikes against Borneo. Marine Corps planes on March 16 executed the first support mission flown from a field in the Zamboanga area, covering the landing on Basilan Island. Later, Marine Corps planes from Zamboanga flew support for the Tawi Tawi and Jolo operations and undertook pre-assault bombardment and cover for the invasion of eastern Mindanao. While 13th Air Force planes executed most of the support for the invasion of Borneo, Marine Corps B-25s from Zamboanga also flew some missions. At Sanga Sanga Island there was a Japanese coral-surfaced strip about 2800 feet long. Engineers repaired and extended this strip to a length of 5000 feet by May 2, when fighters of the 13th Air Force began moving to Sanga Sanga from Palawan to provide close support for the initial landings on Borneo. These US Army planes were replaced in mid-May by units of the Royal Australian Air Force, which employed the all-weather Sanga Sanga field during later operations on Borneo. Finally, a Japanese field 3800 feet long on Jolo Island was repaired and used for aerial supply and evacuation operations in support of ground troops throughout the Sulu Archipelago. Eichelberger's next target was the Central Visayan Islands. For the Panay-Guimaras-northern Negros operation, codenamed Victor I, he assigned General Brush's 40th Division, excluding the 108th Regiment, which had recently been assigned to Leyte. The 40th Division departed Lingayen Gulf on March 15 aboard ships from Admiral Struble's Task Group 78.3. After a brief stop at Mindoro, they arrived at Panay before dawn on March 18. Following a short bombardment by destroyers, the 1st and 3rd Battalions of the 185th Regiment landed unopposed about twelve miles west of Iloilo, where they were joined by Colonel Macario Peralta's guerrillas, who already controlled much of the island. The 185th quickly expanded its beachhead against light, scattered resistance and began advancing along the coastal road toward Iloilo in the afternoon, forcing the 170th Independent Battalion to retreat to the mountainous interior. With Iloilo secured by March 20, G Company of the 185th Regiment successfully captured Inampulugan Island on March 22, while other elements of the regiment cleared the unoccupied Guimaras Island by March 23. Additionally, Brush decided to assign the 2nd Battalion of the 160th Regiment to garrison Panay alongside Peralta's guerrillas. No pursuit of the 170th Independent Battalion was made, allowing the Japanese to continue their guerrilla activities until the end of the war. Meanwhile, for the operation against northern Negros, Brush planned to launch an assault with the 185th Regiment on March 29, followed by the majority of the 160th Regiment the next day, while keeping the 503rd Parachute Regiment in reserve for potential airdrops. Opposing him, Lieutenant-General Kono Takeshi's 77th Brigade had a total of 15,000 troops but was prepared to retreat into the mountains of north-central Negros for a prolonged defense, leaving only token forces in the coastal plain to delay American advances. On March 29, the 185th Regiment landed unopposed near Pulupandan and quickly secured a bridge over the Bago River. The 185th then spread north and east, with the 160th Regiment following, successfully securing nearly the entire coastal plain of northwestern Negros by noon on April 2. As they closed in on Kono's inner fortress, the Americans overran the main Japanese outposts while the 511th was landed to bolster the assault. On April 9, Brush launched his general offensive, with his three regiments advancing slowly into rugged terrain where the Japanese held significant defensive advantages.  On June 4 General Kono, realizing that his remaining forces were incapable of further sustained effort, directed a general withdrawal deep into the mountains behind his broken defensive lines. The surviving Japanese dispersed into small groups seeking food and hideouts and trying to avoid contact with Colonel Abcede's guerrillas who, under the direction of the 503rd Parachute Regiment, took over responsibility for the pursuit of Kono's men. On June 9 the 503rd then relieved all elements of the 40th Division in northern Negros. By that date the Japanese had lost over 4000 men killed. Kono lost another 3350 troops, mainly from starvation and disease, before the end of the war. After the general surrender in August 1945, over 6150 Japanese came down from the mountains to turn themselves in, joining about 350 others who had been captured earlier. In all, about 7100 Japanese lost their lives in northern Negros, pinning down the equivalent of an American infantry division for over two months. The 40th Division's casualties for the operation, including those of the attached 503rd Parachute, totaled approximately 370 men killed and 1035 wounded. Meanwhile, Eichelberger's final objective in the Central Visayas was Cebu, assigned to Major-General William Arnold's Americal Division. For Operation Victor II, Captain Albert Sprague's Task Group 78.2 was set to land the bulk of the division at Cebu City while Colonel James Cushing's guerrillas secured the water sources. Opposing them were Rear-Admiral Harada Kaku's 33rd Naval Special Base Force and Major-General Manjome Takeo's 78th Brigade, which together comprised approximately 14,500 troops, including the 173rd Independent Battalion and the 36th Naval Guard Unit stationed at Cebu City. Additionally, around 750 soldiers from General Kataoka's 1st Division were positioned in northern Cebu. Although the command situation on the island was chaotic, General Suzuki's 35th Army headquarters in Leyte had been evacuated by two large motorized landing barges between March 17 and 25. Taking control of all forces on Cebu, Suzuki appointed Manjome as the de jure commander in the Cebu City area while leaving Kataoka in charge of northern Cebu, as he prepared to retreat to Mindanao. General Manjome designed his defenses so as to control--not hold--the coastal plains around Cebu City, and for this purpose set up defenses in depth north and northwest of the city. A forward line, constituting an outpost line of resistance, stretched across the first rising ground behind the city hills 2.5 to 4 miles inland. A stronger and shorter second line, the main line of resistance, lay about a mile farther inland and generally 350 feet higher into the hills. Back of this MLR were Manjome's last-stand defenses, centering in rough, broken hills 5 miles or so north of the city. Anticipating that American forces would attempt to mount wide envelopments of his defensive lines, Manjome set up one flank protective strongpoint in rugged, bare hills about 3.5 miles north of barrio Talisay, on the coast about 6 miles southwest of Cebu City, to block the valley of the Mananga River, a natural axis of advance for forces enveloping from the south and west. Similarly, he established strongpoints on his left to block the valley of the Butuanoan River, roughly 4 miles northeast of Cebu City. Against the eventuality that the American invading forces might land north of Cebu City and strike into the Butuanoan Valley, Manjome set up another flank protective position in low hills overlooking the beach at Liloan, 10 miles northeast of Cebu City. Manjome did not intend to hold the beaches, but at both Talisay and Liloan, the best landing points in the Cebu City region, he thoroughly mined all logical landing areas. The Japanese also constructed tank barriers along the shore line and planted tank traps and minefields along all roads leading inland and toward Cebu City. The inner defense lines were a system of mutually supporting machine-gun positions in caves, pillboxes, and bunkers. Many of these positions had been completed for months and had acquired natural camouflage. Manjome's troops had an ample supply of machine guns and machine cannon and, like the Japanese on Negros, employed remounted aircraft and anti-aircraft weapons. Manjome had some light and heavy mortars, but only a few pieces of light artillery. For the rest, however, Manjome's forces were far better supplied than Kono's troops in northern Negros. After an uneventful journey, Task Group 78.2 and the Americal Division arrived off Cebu in the early hours of March 26. Following an hour of bombardment by three light cruisers and six destroyers from Admiral Berkey's Task Force 74, the leading waves of the 132nd and 182nd Regiments landed unopposed on beaches just north of Talisay at 08:30. However, the landing was chaotic, as Japanese mines just a few yards beyond the surf line disabled ten of the first fifteen LVTs. Fortunately for the Americans, Manjome had chosen to withdraw from the beaches to establish inland defenses, resulting in minimal casualties. Once they cleared the beach minefields by 10:00, Arnold's leading units cautiously advanced through abandoned defenses toward the main highway to Cebu City, ultimately stopping for the night about a mile and a half south of their objective. The following day, the infantry secured Cebu City without opposition and on March 28 proceeded to clear Lahug Airfield and Hill 30 to the north. The Americans began their assault on Go Chan Hill on March 29, during which Company A of the 182nd Regiment was completely annihilated by the explosion of an ammunition dump located in caves along the hill's eastern spur. Fueled by a desire for revenge, nearly the entire 182nd returned to the attack on March 30 and successfully captured Go Chan Hill. Meanwhile, the 132nd Regiment cleared the coastal plains area north to the Butuanoan River, further securing the city's water supply sources by April 2. Unopposed, troops from the 132nd also successfully landed on Mactan Island, quickly securing an airstrip. In the meantime, as guerrillas had already taken control of much of Masbate, the 2nd Battalion of the 108th Regiment successfully landed on the island by April 7. Facing minimal opposition, the Americans pursued the scattered Japanese remnants through the hills and jungles of Masbate, killing approximately 120 Japanese soldiers by May 4.   I would like to take this time to remind you all that this podcast is only made possible through the efforts of Kings and Generals over at Youtube. Please go subscribe to Kings and Generals over at Youtube and to continue helping us produce this content please check out www.patreon.com/kingsandgenerals. If you are still hungry after that, give my personal channel a look over at The Pacific War Channel at Youtube, it would mean a lot to me. On March 29th, the Americans attacked Go Chan Hill, suffering heavy losses. Seeking revenge, they captured it the next day, securing water supplies and defeating Japanese forces in Masbate. Then in April, Allied forces advanced strategically, overcoming fierce Japanese resistance, securing key positions, and establishing airfields, culminating in significant victories across the Philippines.

24. lutego mijają 3 lata od rozpoczęcia przez Rosję wojny na pełną skalę z Ukrainą. To chyba najtrudniejszy luty dla Kijowa od 2022 roku – Rosjanie napierają ze Wschodu, a poparcie ze strony Stanów Zjednoczonych wydaje się znikać. W dodatku prezydent Trump obwinia o wojnę Ukrainę i nazywa prezydenta Wołodymyra Zełenskiego dyktatorem. O tym wszystkim rozmawiam z ukraińskim ambasadorem w Warszawie Wasylem Bodnarem oraz z dyrektorem Ośrodka Studiów Wschodnich Wojciechem Konończukiem.Na antenie Trójki można było usłyszeć utwory: Michelle Andrade i Mołodi – Skarb Okolycia - Libliu tebe kilometramy SadSvit, Tina Karol - My Można je znaleźć na playlistach Radio Wschód w Spotify:https://cutt.ly/BRLGvhP i na YouTubehttps://tinyurl.com/3995skdsPo prostu Wschód w portalach społecznościowych:Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/poprostuwschodInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/po_prostu_wschod/Po prostu Wschód na stronach Polskiego Radia: https://podcasty.polskieradio.pl/podcast/367https://trojka.polskieradio.pl/audycja/10612

Wojna w Ukrainie, wybory w Stanach Zjednoczonych, polityka UE wobec Mołdawii, prorosyjski zwrot władz w Tbilisi, unieważnienie wyborów w Rumunii, porażka Putina w Syrii - te wydarzenia 2024 roku podsumowuję z Agnieszką Legucką z Polskiego Instytutu Spraw Międzynarodowych oraz dyrektorem Ośrodka Studiów Wschodnich Wojciechem Konończukiem. Po prostu Wschód na stronach Polskiego Radia: https://podcasty.polskieradio.pl/podcast/367 https://trojka.polskieradio.pl/audycja/10612

"Majdanu w Gruzji raczej nie będzie, natomiast będą protesty, które pewnie będą trwały kilka dni, może kilka tygodni" - mówił w Porannej rozmowie w RMF FM dyrektor Ośrodka Studiów Wschodnich Wojciech Konończuk. W rozmowie pojawiły się też m.in. rozważania na temat ewentualnego zakończenia wojny w Ukrainie.

Meya Mining in Sierra Leone, waarin Trustco 'n 19,5 persent belang het, 'n reuse diamant van 391,45 karaat gemyn. Die diamant kom van die Kono-distrik van Sierra Leone, waar Meya al 25 jaar lank 'n eksklusiewe diamantmyn-lisensie hou. Kosmos 94.1 Nuus het gesels met die adjunk-uitvoerende hoof van Trustco, Quinton van Rooyen Jr. wat 'n opdatering oor die diamant gee. Dit het net nog meer interessant geword.

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As the demand for renewable energy grows, the expansion of transmission infrastructure has become a critical need for facilitating the clean energy transition. However, this expansion often runs up against the need to protect vital wildlife habitats and natural ecosystems. Striking a balance between advancing clean energy and preserving biodiversity is an increasingly complex challenge that utilities, policymakers, and environmental advocates must navigate. In this episode of the Energy Central Power Perspectives Podcast, we welcome Veronica Ung-Kono, Staff Attorney and Clean Energy Transmission Policy Specialist at the National Wildlife Federation, to discuss how these two worlds intersect. Listen in as Veronica shares with podcast host Jason Price and produce Matt Chester her unique perspective on how to expand the nation's transmission infrastructure while protecting wildlife. From understanding migration patterns to safeguarding lesser-known ecosystems, Veronica explores how her team is working to ensure that clean energy development doesn't come at the expense of the environment. Listen in as this conversation covers these critical issues and learn how early collaboration between developers and environmental advocates can lead to more sustainable outcomes. Key Links: Post on Energy Central with Full Episode Transcript: https://energycentral.com/o/energy-central/episode-180-balancing-clean-energy-expansion-wildlife-protection-veronica-ung NWF's Transmission Webpage: https://www.nwf.org/Our-Work/Climate/Climate-Change/Greenhouse-Gases/Transmission 2022 MIT Study, Sources of Opposition to renewable energy projects in the United States: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0301421522001471 Ask a Question to Our Future Guests: Do you have a burning question for the utility executives and energy industry thought leaders that we feature each week on the Energy Central Power Perspectives Podcast? Do you want to hear your voice on a future episode? Well starting in 2024, we're offering you that opportunity! Head to this link where you can leave us a recorded message, including a question you're eager to have answered on a future episode of the podcast. We'll listen through them, pick out the right guests in our upcoming lineup to address them, and you'll hear yourself as a part of the conversation! Energy Central on SpeakPipe: www.speakpipe.com/EnergyCentralPodcast

Trustco Group Holdings het met groot opgewondenheid aangekondig dat Meya Mining, waarin Trustco 'n belang van 19.5% het, 'n merkwaardige diamant van 391.45 karaat gevind het. Hierdie vonds is in die Kono-distrik van Sierra Leone gemaak, binne 'n gebied wat oor die Kamara Gbense- en Tankoro-hoofmanskappe strek. Meya behou alreeds vir 25 jaar 'n eksklusiewe diamantmyn-lisensie in die Kono-distrik. Kosmos 94.1 het met die adjunk- uitvoerende hoof van Trustco, Quinton van Rooyen Junior, gepraat oor hierdie bielie van 'n diamant.

Stephen Sackur speaks to Taro Kono, Digital Transformation Minister for a Japanese government wrestling with massive problems. This erstwhile economic powerhouse is stuck with low growth, massive debt and an ageing, declining population. Can Japan reboot itself for the 21st Century?

Welcome to episode 117 of Holly Jolly X'masu! In this episode, I talk about the Christmas music from the obscure Group Sounds band, Takehisa Kono and the Highways. I hope you enjoyed the Highways' Christmas music. One of the things I enjoy most about collecting Japanese Christmas music is that there's such a wealth of it to discover. The sonojournals and flexi-discs add another entire layer to it. Almost none of the music that was exclusively released on flexi-disc ever made it to vinyl or CD, and there is very little reliable documentation about them. It's always exciting when I find something new. I have plenty of other flexi-discs to cover including some of the scarcest and most sought-after flexis. Be sure to listen in on the 25th for my 5th annual Christmas in July special. I have some really great tropical and summery Christmas songs lined up, and you're sure to enjoy them. As always, any feedback on this episode would be appreciated. If have any suggestions, or if you'd like to recommend a song or album for a future episode, drop me a line and let me know. Remember, I've added a button to my Ko-fi page. If you'd like to support me one cup of coffee at a time, a donation is only $3. I've also opened a Redbubble store. I only have a couple designs up, but keep an eye on it as I'll be trying to add more. Half of any proceeds or donations received will be donated to support the people of Ukraine, while the rest will be used to purchase new Japanese Christmas music to review for future episodes. You can also find me on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. And if you get a chance, leave me a review on iTunes. Thanks!

Yesterday's Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYIn this episode, host Mark Mortier welcomes a special guest, Dr. Conor Heffernan, lecturer in the Sociology of Sport at Ulster University in Northern Ireland. Dr. Heffernan has written extensively on weightlifting, bodybuilding, powerlifting, and strongman competitions. He contributes to Barbend.com and runs the website physicalculturestudy.com.The duo delves into the lives and careers of four legendary weightlifters: Paul Anderson, Tommy Kono, Ken Patera, and Naim Süleymanoğlu. Starting with Anderson, known as the "Superman from the South," they explore his achievements, including his gold medals at the 1955 World Championships and the 1956 Olympics, his brief stint in pro wrestling, and his dedication to the Paul Anderson Youth Home.Next, they discuss Tommy Kono, a two-time Olympic gold medalist and a seven-time World Weightlifting Champion. Kono's incredible career, including his internment during World War II and his transition between bodybuilding and weightlifting, is highlighted. His mental strength and Buddhist faith played a crucial role in his success.Come back for next week's episode to hear about the careers of Ken Patera and Naim Süleymanoğlu.YESTERDAY'S SPORTS BACKGROUNDHost Mark Morthier grew up in New Jersey just across the river from New York City during the 1970s, a great time for sports in the area. He relives great moments from this time and beyond, focusing on football, baseball, basketball, and boxing. You may even see a little Olympic Weightlifting in the mix, as Mark competed for eight years. See Mark's book below.No Nonsense, Old School Weight Training: A Guide For People With Limited TimeRunning Wild: (Growing Up In The 1970s)

In this inaugural episode of the Alamo City Innovators Podcast, co-hosts Marco Salinas and Francisco Bermudez Jr. sit down with the dynamic Bill Dante, a man whose multifaceted career has left an indelible mark on San Antonio and beyond. From his early days as a meteorologist to his current role as the chairman of the board for the Texas Rangers, Bill has a wealth of experiences to share.Listeners will be enthralled by Bill's journey from forecasting weather to transforming San Antonio's radio landscape. He recounts his instrumental role in founding KTFM and revamping Kono into the number one station in the market. His career evolution didn't stop there; he made significant strides in digital publishing with the Texan magazine amid the COVID-19 pandemic, ensuring that Texas' rich history and culture continued to reach a broad audience.Bill's community involvement is equally inspiring. Hear how his leadership in the Texas Rangers led him to emcee their prestigious gala and support historical preservation initiatives, including the upcoming public gala at the Bevy Hotel in Boerne. The event promises star-studded performances by Michael Martin Murphy and includes enticing auction items like historic firearms and exclusive trips. And it's all for a cause, supporting a 501c3 nonprofit.Beyond his professional achievements, Bill opens up about his personal life, sharing touching moments like adopting a PTSD-trained dog from Lackland Air Force Base and his son's thriving animation career in Tokyo. His dedication to philanthropy shines through as he discusses organizing community events, particularly those aimed at helping children.The episode also delves into fascinating discussions about the changing weather patterns, their impact on the air conditioning industry, and the anticipated influx of visitors for the upcoming solar eclipse. Bill's extensive knowledge and passionate storytelling provide a wealth of information and inspiration for listeners.Don't miss this episode filled with historical insights, community involvement, and actionable advice on living your dream and helping others. Tune in for an engaging conversation that showcases the essence of leadership, resilience, and giving back to the community.**Links Mentioned:**– [Texas Ranger Heritage Center]– [Texan Magazine]About The Show Sponsor:The Agents Lounge Podcast is proudly sponsored by Airtegrity Comfort Solutions, your trusted HVAC experts in San Antonio, TX. With a commitment to exceptional service and top-notch comfort, Airtegrity is dedicated to keeping your home or business cool in the scorching Texas heat.Visit their website at https://airtegritycs.com to discover the range of services they offer. From professional air conditioning installations to reliable repairs and maintenance, Airtegrity has you covered. Their team of skilled technicians is equipped with the knowledge and expertise to handle all your HVAC needs efficiently and effectively.Whether you're looking for a new system installation, need repairs, or want to schedule routine maintenance to ensure your HVAC system is running smoothly, Airtegrity Comfort Solutions is just a phone call away. Reach out to them at 210-446-0105, and their friendly staff will be ready to assist you.Experience the comfort and peace of mind that comes with Airtegrity's exceptional HVAC solutions. Trust their reliable service and enjoy the benefits of a well-functioning heating and cooling system. Visit their website or call them today to schedule your next HVAC service. Airtegrity Comfort Solutions, your go-to HVAC experts in San Antonio, TX.Alamo City Innovatorshttps://businessinnovatorsradio.com/alamo-city-innovators/Source: https://businessinnovatorsradio.com/from-weather-forecasts-to-community-impact-bill-dantes-inspiring-journey

When a mysterious gastrointestinal illness starts turning into a dangerous neurologic disease accompanied by green tongues in post WWII Japan, researches scramble to find out why people are becoming sick. We'll do a deep dive on this one to figure out the cause.Sources:-https://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/when-cure-is-cause-180967666/-https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15152488/-https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC478909/?page=1-https://newint.org/features/1981/01/01/devils-https://www.medchemexpress.com/biology-dictionary/subacute-myelo-optico-neuropathy-smon.html?locale=ja-JP (How Clioquinol causes green tongue and urine)-https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6571072/ (Clioquinol deep dive)-https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomas_Meade (Dr Who Wrote the 1970's paper)-https://www.byuradio.org/ea2808e3-db19-4656-878c-f4804984ffc2/constant-wonder-dirty-hands--green-tongues?playhead=1844&autoplay=true (Radio interview with author)-https://www.nature.com/articles/sc201068 (Imaging findings in SMON)-https://molmed.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1007/BF03401927 (Possible Clioquinol Toxicity Mechanism)-https://shizuka.com.au/the-health-benefits-of-a-japanese-diet/ (Japanese diet and Zinc)-https://www.jstage.jst.go.jp/article/yoken1952/24/4/24_4_195/_pdf/-char/en (Kono paper) ----- Patreon Page (support the show) -----Submit a Question for Mike's Trivia Challenge Segment (website form with instructions)-----Podcast Linktree (social media links / reviews / ratings)-----DrMqx (Follow Dr. Max on Twitch)

In this week's episode of The Higher Self, we welcome health advocate and founder of KONO Nutrition, Alex Conley, on the show. Diagnosed at four, he overcame leukemia by twelve, sparking his commitment to never take health for granted. Determined to make a difference, he founded KONO to educate on the true value of supplements as part of a holistic health approach, steering clear of the misleading practices prevalent in the industry. Join Danny and Alex as they go deep into the topics of food, supplementation, and why most foods and supplements are slowly killing us, without us even knowing. If your health is a priority for you, you HAVE to listen to this episode. This episode is one of our most powerful and eye-opening ones thus far. Enjoy! Join the community for those healing, awakening, & transforming their life: https://www.dannymorel.com/awakenu/ Reunion Experience: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.reunionexperience.org/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (use the code: DannyReunion) Shop KONO Nutrition: https://kononutrition.com/discount/HigherSelf10 (use code HigherSelf for 10% off) _________ Alex Conley: Alex Conley, a leukemia survivor turned health advocate, embodies resilience and dedication to wellness. Diagnosed at four, he overcame leukemia by twelve, sparking his commitment to never take health for granted. This journey led him to study Health and Exercise Sciences in college and work at GNC, where his initial fascination with supplements turned to skepticism upon discovering their potential harm due to artificial ingredients. Through personal health setbacks, Alex realized the fitness industry's flawed emphasis on superficial results over genuine well-being. Determined to make a difference, he founded KONO to educate on the true value of supplements as part of a holistic health approach, steering clear of the misleading practices prevalent in the industry. His work emphasizes the importance of understanding what truly nurtures our health, advocating for an informed and balanced approach to fitness and supplementation. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexdconley _________ Join Our Community – https://www.dannymorel.com/awakenu Join Us At AWAKEN Your Highest Self – https://www.dannymorel.com/awaken Connect with Danny: Website | https://www.dannymorel.com/ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/dannymorel/ LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/dannymorel/ Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/Danny.Morel.Page

In this episode, Dr. Hillary Lampers talks discussed the in and out's of the thyroid and how to support it with lifestyle strategies. This is one of out FREE monthly health webinars that you can attend by signing up - We hope you enjoy! @dochillary @sthealthyhunter @huntharvesthealth The Biggest Giveaway of the Year is here! StHealthy Hunter Black Friday Giveaway- Get entered to win an epic package - Enter NOW! Get your spot for Western Hunting Summit 2024 - hold your spot and get your ticket for Bear/Predator, Archery, or Rifle Summits next year! Symmetry Sauna - who just put in Ryan and Hillary's sauna. Check them out at symmetrysauna.com and heatpraxia.com! Get your Harvest Right Freeze Dryer during their Black Friday Sale. StHealthy Nutrition - CBD/CBN Melatonin FREE Sleep Gummies back in stock! Mixed Berry and Sour Peach! Visit Gritty Films on Youtube to watch the Coues Deer Series. Dress like Ryan with Stone Glacier! Give GOHUNT a try for Insider! Use STHEALTHY at checkout! Get the CLEANEST Pre-Workout on the Market! KONO for 10% off use code STHEALTHY Watch this podcast and other great videos on our StHealthy Hunter YouTube! New StHealthy Production Films coming 2024! Join Locals- Gritty/StHealthy and Hunt Harvest Health. Support GRITTY FILMS! Leave us a review on iTunes! This podcast is sponsored by StHealthy Hunter and StHealthy Nutrition Use code STHEALTHY when you purchase Treeline Pursuits E-Scouting for Elk. Use code StHealthy at Peax to get your Sissy Stix, Gators, and Backcountry Duo Headlamp! 10% OFF Sheep Feet Orthotics - Visit sheepfeethoutdoors.com and use code STHEALTHY10 See the amazing deals at Harvest Right Freeze Dryers for making your own backcountry food! To schedule with Dr. Hillary visit her Montana clinic, Elevate Health. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Dr. Hillary Lampers talks with guest Randall Williams. Randall is a PhD in history and a member of MeatEater, where you may have heard him competing in the popular MeatEater Trivia. Hillary and Randall have a great discussion on health, humor, and perspective. We hope you enjoy! Also mentioned in this episode is Symmetry Sauna - who just put in Ryan and Hillary's sauna. Check them out at northwestcustomsauna.com (soon symmetrysauna.com) and heatpraxia.com! Mention STHEALTHY for a discount with Symmetry Sauna! REMINDER: Dr. Hillary will be hosting FREE monthly LIVE webinars! Keep an eye out for more upcoming monthly live health webinars - we will be releasing more information and sign ups for them soon! You won't want to miss them! @dochillary @sthealthyhunter @huntharvesthealth Get your spot for Western Hunting Summit 2024 - hold your spot by paying a deposit for Bear/Predator, Archery, or Rifle Summits next year! The NEW Gritty Films featuring Pailey and Ryan's impressive Mule deer hunts have just been released HERE.  Join the Fortitude Challenge 2023! Get your Harvest Right Freeze Dryer during their sale now through the end of May to get $500 OFF! StHealthy Nutrition - CBD/CBN Melatonin FREE Sleep Gummies back in stock! Mixed Berry and Sour Peach! Visit Gritty Films on Youtube to watch the Coues Deer Series. Dress like Ryan with Stone Glacier! Go to Western Hunting Summit and get your 2022 ticket! Use STHEALTHY for $100 off. Give GOHUNT a try for Insider! Use STHEALTHY at checkout! Get the CLEANEST Pre-Workout on the Market! KONO for 10% off use code STHEALTHY Watch this podcast and other great videos on our StHealthy Hunter YouTube! New StHealthy Production Films coming 2023! Join Locals- Gritty/StHealthy and Hunt Harvest Health. Support GRITTY FILMS! Leave us a review on iTunes! This podcast is sponsored by StHealthy Hunter and StHealthy Nutrition Use code STHEALTHY when you purchase Treeline Pursuits E-Scouting for Elk. Use code StHealthy at Peax to get your Sissy Stix, Gators, and Backcountry Duo Headlamp! 10% OFF Sheep Feet Orthotics - Visit sheepfeethoutdoors.com and use code STHEALTHY10 See the amazing deals at Harvest Right Freeze Dryers for making your own backcountry food! To schedule with Dr. Hillary visit her Montana clinic, Elevate Health. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Dr. Hillary Lampers talks with Konrad Hafen, owner of Hafen Beef, located in Utah. In this discussion, Dr. Hillary and Konrad discuss topics around the importance of quality beef and meat, having access to quality meat, and raising beef on natural landscapes. Hafen Beef aims to connect people to the land and the work they love, while hoping to create more opportunities to learn the importance of consuming and having access to healthy beef from the land. Check out Hefen Beef at: hafenbeef.com hafen.beef REMINDER: Dr. Hillary will be hosting FREE monthly LIVE webinars! Keep an eye out for more upcoming monthly live health webinars - we will be releasing more information and sign ups for them soon! You won't want to miss them! @dochillary @sthealthyhunter @huntharvesthealth See the amazing deals at Harvest Right Freeze Dryers for making your own backcountry food! Get your spot for Western Hunting Summit 2024 - hold your spot by paying a deposit for Bear/Predator, Archery, or Rifle Summits next year! The NEW Gritty Films featuring Pailey and Ryan's impressive Mule deer hunts have just been released HERE.  Join the Fortitude Challenge 2023! Get your Harvest Right Freeze Dryer during their sale now through the end of May to get $500 OFF! StHealthy Nutrition - CBD/CBN Melatonin FREE Sleep Gummies back in stock! Mixed Berry and Sour Peach! Visit Gritty Films on Youtube to watch the Coues Deer Series. Dress like Ryan with Stone Glacier! Go to Western Hunting Summit and get your 2022 ticket! Use STHEALTHY for $100 off. Give GOHUNT a try for Insider! Use STHEALTHY at checkout! Get the CLEANEST Pre-Workout on the Market! KONO for 10% off use code STHEALTHY Watch this podcast and other great videos on our StHealthy Hunter YouTube! New StHealthy Production Films coming 2023! Join Locals- Gritty/StHealthy and Hunt Harvest Health. Support GRITTY FILMS! Leave us a review on iTunes! This podcast is sponsored by StHealthy Hunter and StHealthy Nutrition Use code STHEALTHY when you purchase Treeline Pursuits E-Scouting for Elk. Use code StHealthy at Peax to get your Sissy Stix, Gators, and Backcountry Duo Headlamp! 10% OFF Sheep Feet Orthotics - Visit sheepfeethoutdoors.com and use code STHEALTHY10 To schedule with Dr. Hillary visit her Montana clinic, Elevate Health. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices