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Laura Lomax shares her journey bridging cultural gaps through tailored online learning. Revealing how to adapt DEI content for different audiences, she explores practical strategies for fostering inclusion and engagement, offering actionable takeaways for course creators.Laura Lomax is an intercultural practitioner, instructional designer, training and development specialist, and a certified professional coach.In this episode, Ari, Abe, and Laura discuss:Laura's professional background in intercultural competency, program development, and training across multiple industriesThe evolution of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) work and adapting terminology to suit different audiencesStrategies for approaching and customizing courses for organizations, especially impenetrable or conservative institutionsThe importance of tailoring course content and delivery for specific, niche audiencesTechniques for making sensitive or divisive topics more relatable and accessible to all learnersBest practices for effective online course design, including formats, interaction, and engagementChallenges and methods for fostering active participation and deeper engagement in online programsObtaining and utilizing continuing education accreditation as a business strategy and marketing toolLessons learned and practical advice for course creators on course organization, technology use, and content presentationWays to follow up with learners and organizations to ensure training effectiveness and lasting impact“We used the word ‘inclusion' a lot, but unfortunately, diversity, equity, even the word culture, was a little triggering.” — Laura LomaxGuest Bio:Laura Lomax has more than 35 years of leadership experience, including 18 years as CEO of a health care management firm. From assessment, analysis, and program development to delivery and evaluation, Laura focused on designing solutions to underserved communities as well as governmental agencies, including police departments, sheriff's departments, jails, and prison systems in 10 states across the U.S.Since 2015, Laura has focused on developing customized workplace learning solutions to build intercultural awareness and accountability for individuals, teams, and organizations. She has administered assessments and provided cultural competence workshops to more than 2,000 participants from the following sectors: government, education (K-20), banking, health care, law enforcement, social services, hospitality, and nonprofit agencies.Laura received her BA in Anthropology (1984) and Master of Science in Instructional Design and Technology (2022). She is a certified Intercultural Practitioner and a Qualified Intercultural Development Inventory Administrator. Laura is also a certified facilitator/trainer for competency-building programs, including Cultural Detective, Emotional Intelligence in Diversity, and Pathways to Racial Reconciliation. In 2018 she received the NAACP Pioneer Award for building inclusive communities through leadership.Resources or websites mentioned in this episode:MiraseeRuzukuLaura's website: InterculturalWorks.comLaura's courses: courses.elearnersource.comLaura's email: laura@interculturalworks.comCredits:Hosts: Ari Iny and Abe CrystalProducer and Editor: Michi LantzExecutive Producer: Danny InyMusic Soundscape: Chad Michael SnavelyMaking our hosts sound great: Home Brew AudioTo catch the great episodes that are coming up on Course Lab, please follow us on Mirasee FM's YouTube channel or your favorite podcast player. And if you enjoyed the show, please leave us a comment or a starred review. It's the best way to help us get these ideas to more people.Music credits:Track Title: Bossa BBArtist Name: MarieWriter Name: Chelsea McGoughPublisher Name: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTIONTrack Title: Coo CoosArtist Name: Dresden, The FlamingoWriter Name: Matthew WigtonPublisher Name: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTIONTrack Title: GraceArtist Name: ShimmerWriter Name: Matthew WigtonPublisher Name: BOSS SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTIONSTrack Title: Carousel LightsArtist Name: Chelsea McGoughWriter Name: Chelsea McGoughWriter Name: Matthew WigtonPublisher Name: A SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTIONPublisher Name: BOSS SOUNDSTRIPE PRODUCTIONSSpecial effects credits:24990513_birds-chirping_by_promission used with permission of the author and under license by AudioJungle/Envato Market.Episode transcript: How Smart Course Creators Tackle “Divisive” Topics (Laura Lomax).
Imagine a sea creature so massive it makes a whale look small—that's the giant ichthyosaur! This prehistoric marine reptile, nicknamed "the dino of the deep," lived over 200 million years ago and could grow up to 85 feet long. Scientists discovered its fossilized remains high up in the Alps, proving just how much our planet has changed. It looked like a mix between a dolphin and a lizard, but on a supersized scale. With its long snout and powerful body, it ruled the ancient oceans like an unstoppable predator. This giant proves that nature's imagination has no limits, especially when it comes to creatures of the past! CreditsCredit: CC BY 2.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0: Expl2276: By IFE, URI-IAO, UW, Lost City Science Party; NOAA/OAR/OER; The Lost City 2005 Expedition - https://flic.kr/p/93orrd, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=17936594 Expl8176: By NOAA Photo Library - https://flic.kr/p/fHZpAw, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=107183191 CC BY-SA 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/: Liopleurodon ferox 2: By Ghedoghedo, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=6798356 CC BY-SA 4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0: Barbed wire siphonophore: By Peter Southwood, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=105989420 Magnapinna: By Nikivas, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=126356587 CC BY-SA 2.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0: Siphonophore: By Bernard DUPONT - https://flic.kr/p/dVA1Uq, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=40734741 CC BY 4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0: Ichthyotitan: By D. R. Lomax, P. de la Salle, M. Perillo, J. Reynolds, R. Reynolds, J. F. Waldron - https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0300289, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=147475414 Eardasaurus mandible lateral: By Ketchum, H.F. and Benson, R.B.J. - https://www.app.pan.pl/archive/published/app67/app008872021.pdf, CC BY 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=118272769 Animation is created by Bright Side. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Music from TheSoul Sound: https://thesoul-sound.com/ Check our Bright Side podcast on Spotify and leave a positive review! https://open.spotify.com/show/0hUkPxD34jRLrMrJux4VxV Subscribe to Bright Side: https://goo.gl/rQTJZz ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Our Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brightside Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brightside.official TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@brightside.official?lang=en Stock materials (photos, footages and other): https://www.depositphotos.com https://www.shutterstock.com https://www.eastnews.ru ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For more videos and articles visit: http://www.brightside.me ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This video is made for entertainment purposes. We do not make any warranties about the completeness, safety and reliability. Any action you take upon the information in this video is strictly at your own risk, and we will not be liable for any damages or losses. It is the viewer's responsibility to use judgement, care and precaution if you plan to replicate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this week's episode of the League Express Podcast, Editor Martyn Sadler and Host Jake Kearnan discuss the weekend's Easter Derby results, a new attendance record and who the standout players were over the weekend. They discuss Wigan signing Rugby Star Christian Wade, Leigh signing Joe Ofahengaue and Lewis Dodd making his NRL debut. They provide an update on Salford, give praise to George Whitby and discuss whether Jonny Lomax will be back in the Saints lineup this weekend.
It's not everyday that the Managing Director of one of the biggest media platforms drops by the studio, but today, Gabby is joined by Alison Lomax - MD of Youtube UK and Ireland. Alison explains how she came to be doing a job that didn't even exist when she was graduating from university, and how she took a massive chance by working in digital advertising - a chance that has really paid off! She also speaks about what it was like climbing the ladder in a male dominated industry and how it took her a long time to find her leadership style, plus how she learned how to juggle her responsibilities as a mother with her career. She speaks openly about taking a sabbatical in midlife in order to recharge and to help her daughters through their exams, and how it enabled her to attack her dream job with new energy and rigour. She also shares what it's been like since discovering she had breast cancer 18 months ago, and how it led to a health reset and even more gratitude for life and all the opportunities it presents. Alison mentions Future Dreams in this episode, and to find out more about the charity's work visit futuredreams.org.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this episode of the AIA podcast, host Alex Perny welcomes Dr. Allen Lomax, the CEO and founder of Steed Talker Capital, to discuss the lucrative mobile home investment market.Subscribe to our YouTube channel and join our growing community for new videos every week.If you are interested in being a podcast guest speaker or have questions, contact us at Podcast@AdvantaIRA.com.Learn more about our guest Allen Lomax: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allenlomax/Learn more about Advanta IRA: https://www.AdvantaIRA.com/ The Alternative Investing Advantage is brought to you by Advanta IRA.Advanta IRA does not offer investment, tax, or legal advice, nor do we endorse any products, investments, or companies that provide such advice and/or investments. This includes any investments promoted or discussed during the podcast as neither Advanta IRA nor its employees, have reviewed or vetted any investments, persons, or companies that may discuss their services during this podcast. All parties are strongly encouraged to perform their own due diligence and consult with the appropriate professional(s) before entering into any type of investment.
Welcome to a new episode of the EUVC podcast, where our good friend Dan Bowyer from SuperSeed meets with Andrew J. Scott, Founding Partner at 7percent Ventures, Lomax Ward, General Partner at Outsized Ventures, and Dilek Dayınlarlı, General Partner at ScaleX Venture,s to cover recent news and movements in the European tech landscape
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Unlocking Financial Freedom - Aligning Wealth with PurposeIn this episode of Spirit Sherpa, host Kelle Sparta explores the critical importance of aligning your mindset, values, and financial strategies even at higher income levels. Joined by Dr. Allen Lomax, a financial wealth manager with a PhD in organizational systems psychology, they discuss navigating financial challenges, especially for those with significant assets.Key Topics Include:Unique stressors and considerations for wealthy individualsBenefits of private placementsThe significance of having a purpose-driven financial strategyThe need for spiritual individuals to steward wealth responsiblyHow freedom through financial planning can enhance one's spiritual journey00:00 Introduction and Housekeeping03:00 Welcoming Dr. Allen Lomax04:10 Dr. Lomax's Journey and Insights13:06 Understanding Private Placements20:45 Aligning Wealth with Purpose22:12 Managing Stress in Investments25:32 Spirituality and Wealth42:50 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsKeywords:spiritual money mindsetaligning wealth with purposeconscious investing strategiesspiritual entrepreneurs and moneyabundance and money energywealth building for lightworkersspiritual approach to financeshow to invest as a spiritual personprivate placements investingaccredited investor mindsetwealth and personal growthpurpose-driven financial planningpassive income for spiritual coacheshow spiritual people build wealthmoney blocks and abundance mindsetinvesting after spiritual awakeningfinancial empowerment through purposemindful money managementsacred money archetypesvalues-aligned wealth strategyIf you would like to learn more please book a Discovery Call here: https://kellesparta.com/discovery-call/Licensing and Credits:“Spirit Sherpa” is the sole property of Kelle Sparta Enterprises and is distributed under a Creative Commons: BY-NC-ND 4.0 license. For more information about this licensing, please go to www.creativecommons.org. Any requests for deviations to this licensing should be sent to kelle@kellesparta.com. To sign up for, or get more information on the programs, offerings, and services referenced in this episode, please go to www.kellesparta.com.
Welcome to a new episode of the EUVC podcast, where our good friends Dan Bowyer from SuperSeed, in discussion with Andrew J. Scott, Founding Partner at 7percent Ventures, and Lomax Ward, General Partner at Outsized Ventures, cover recent news and movements in the European tech landscape
In Episode 122, your "Shedadamus" Corey discusses: —Crackdown...The NRL gives us a "High Contact" —Gutho vs. Lomax = Must Watch Theatre —Did Samoa just get another Gun?! —Picks & Predictions —"Ask The Sheda" Returns You can reach Corey at outsidethesheds@gmail.com or on Instagram @outsidethesheds
The Sunday Triple M NRL Catch Up - Paul Kent, Gorden Tallis, Ryan Girdler, Anthony Maroon
Jason Demetriou and Kevvie Walters join Ben Dobbin to talk about the Bunnies, Dobbo think Dodd was a bad buy, is Latrell's future position at the club 6, Zac Lomax is out for six weeks with a fractured foot, the NRL wants to buy the Super League and NRL round 6 is here!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jason Demetriou and Kevvie Walters join Ben Dobbin to talk about the Bunnies, Dobbo think Dodd was a bad buy, is Latrell's future position at the club 6, Zac Lomax is out for six weeks with a fractured foot, the NRL wants to buy the Super League and NRL round 6 is here!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Scott Sattler and Mat Rogers debate NSW winger options with Zac Lomax set to miss Origin one with a fractured foot! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zac Lomax is likely to miss the opening game of the 2025 State of Origin series after suffering a fractured foot in Parramatta’s win over the Dragons. Despite the injury, he kicked the match-winning field goal in golden point. With just six weeks to recover and Origin I set for May 28, Lomax faces a race against time. His absence creates a selection headache for Blues coach Michael Maguire, with names like Jacob Kiraz and Tolutau Koula now in the mix as possible wing replacements.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Welcome to a new episode of the EUVC podcast, where our good friends Dan Bowyer from SuperSeed, in discussion with Andrew J. Scott, Founding Partner at 7percent Ventures, and Lomax Ward, General Partner at Outsized Ventures, cover recent news and movements in the European tech landscape
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The panel reviews our golden point loss to the Eels
Matty & Cooper with their big talking points from Round 4- including DCE's statement, Bulldogs' status, Lomax's best position & 2025's break out players.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dr. Allen Lomax, CEO of Steed Talker Capital, is a visionary real estate investor dedicated to helping professionals achieve financial freedom through passive investments. Specializing in raising capital for multifamily ventures, he provides investors with a clear path to wealth-building. Overcoming early financial setbacks, he turned adversity into success, leveraging his background in psychology and decades of experience in education and business. In a discussion with Rod, Dr. Lomax explored global economic trends, including the rise of BRICS, tariff impacts, and market dynamics like Tesla's stock performance, highlighting the broader forces shaping investment opportunities today. Here's some of the topics we covered: How Your Biggest Weakness Could Be Your Secret Weapon The Hidden Beliefs Holding You Back & How To Break Free How The 2008/2009 Market Crash Changed Everything Losing Over $1M In The Real Estate Crash Unlock Your Real Estate Superpower and Raise Capital Like a Pro Trump's Vision for America & What It Means For You Tesla Stock and How It Impacts DOGE The Game-Changing Advice You Need Right Now Why Smart Investors Are Ditching Single-Family for Multifamily To find out more about partnering or investing in a multifamily deal: Text Partner to 72345 or email Partner@RodKhleif.com For more about Rod and his real estate investing journey go to www.rodkhleif.com Please Review and Subscribe
Welcome to a new episode of the EUVC podcast, where our good friends Dan Bowyer and Mads Jensen from SuperSeed discuss with Alex Macdonald, Co-Founder & CEO of sequel, and Lomax Ward, General Partner at Outsized Ventures, to cover recent news and movements in the European tech landscape
Welcome to a new episode of the EUVC podcast, where our good friends Dan Bowyer and Mads Jensen from SuperSeed in a discussion with Andrew J. Scott, Founding Partner at 7percent Ventures and Lomax Ward, General Partner at Outsized Ventures, cover recent news and movements in the European tech landscape
Who is the worst club in the league? Denis Carnahan looks at a some players jumping ship only to find that the grass isn't always greener on the other side of the fence.
Welcome to a new episode of the EUVC podcast, where our good friend Dan Bowyer from SuperSeed talks with Andrew J. Scott, Founding Partner at 7percent Ventures, and Lomax Ward, General Partner at Outsized Ventures, to cover recent news and movements in the European tech landscape.
Nicky Lomax is a CRM specialist – spending 10 years at marketing and data agency more2, creating both acquisition & retention data strategies for BIG retail brands like Loaf, Charles Tyrwhitt, Book People, Joules, Sweaty Betty, and hush!! She now works brand side most recently running CRM projects at The Perfume Shop, Yoto, This Works and Ted Baker. In this episode, we discuss:
Welcome to a new episode of the EUVC podcast, where our good friend Dan Bowyer from SuperSeed in a discussion with Andrew J. Scott, Founding Partner at 7percent Ventures, and Lomax Ward, General Partner at Outsized Ventures, to cover recent news and movements in the European tech landscape.
In this episode of Smart Real Estate Coach, we're sitting down with Dr. Allen Lomax, a Ph.D. in Organizational Systems Psychology and real estate investor. Allen shares how he transitioned from academia to real estate, overcame the 2008 market crash, and built a system to turn low-performing investments into high-yield, recession-resistant assets. Allen highlights the limitations of stocks and bonds, emphasizing private placements, multifamily syndications, and mobile home parks for better returns. He also introduces Streams to Impact, a program that helps investors restructure portfolios in 60 days for 18%+ annual returns with lower tax liabilities. If you're ready to move beyond traditional investments, this episode is packed with insightful strategies to help you take action. Key Talking Points of the Episode 00:00 Introduction 01:23 Who is Dr. Allen Lomax? 04:06 Lessons from the 2008 market crash 07:44 What is Streams to Impact? 12:31 Who the Streams to Impact program is for 16:09 What high-net-worth individuals are investing in 20:59 Focusing on multifamily investments and other alternative assets 22:20 Streams to Impact podcast 25:48 Learn more about Dr. Allen Lomax and Streams to Impact Quotables “Most people think stocks and bonds are safe, but in reality, they're some of the riskiest assets out there.” “The wealthy don't gamble with stocks—they build wealth through tangible, recession-resistant assets.” “Private placements give you higher returns, tax advantages, and stability—without the daily market volatility.” Links Exclusive High Yield Investment Blueprint https://highyieldblueprint.com Streams to Impact Podcast https://open.spotify.com/show/299AdjqfOa4TpSslHmmpud?si=576e45a8e3ef4632 Real Estate On Your Terms and Deal Structure Overtime https://wickedsmartbooks.com/podcast FREE Master's Class http://smartrealestatecoach.com/masterspodcast FREE Strategy Session with Chris Pre http://smartrealestatecoach.com/actionpodcast QLS 4.0 https://smartrealestatecoach.com/qlspodcast Investor Resources https://smartrealestatecoach.com/resources Apprentice Program https://smartrealestatecoach.com/apprenticepodcast In the Trenches Bootcamp https://smartrealestatecoach.com/ittbpodcast 3 Paydays Virtual Event https://smartrealestatecoach.com/3paydayspodcast REI Blackbook https://smartrealestatecoach.com/REIBB-DD 7 Figures Funding https://smartrealestatecoach.com/7figures-pod
This month we turn the spotlight on singer Jackie Lomax and pianist John “Duff” Lowe.*******Links mentioned in this episode Jackie LomaxWikipedia entry - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jackie_Lomax Official website - http://www.jackielomax.com Obituary - https://www.theguardian.com/music/2013/sep/17/jackie-lomax John LoweWikipedia entry - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Lowe_(musician) Obituary - https://www.theguardian.com/music/article/2024/may/02/john-duff-lowe-obituary Websites:Alan J. Porter - YouTube Channel - Forgotten Beatles related videos - https://www.youtube.com/@AlanPorterWriter **************Thanks for listening to this episode of Before They Were Beatles Presents: The Forgotten Beatles. If you would like to leave a rating or review on your favorite podcast platform that would be great and don't forget to subscribe so you don't miss out on future episodes. If you would like to make a comment or ask a question you can find me on most social media platforms @alanjporter or you can email me atalan@beforetheywerebeatles.comYou can also subscribe to the FREE monthly Before They Were Beatles newsletter at https://beforebeatles.substack.com/.Don't forget to join us next time when we turn the spotlight on producer George Martin**************Some Other Guy performed by The Savage Young Beatles is used with permission.The Before They Were Beatles podcast series is a production of Megrin Entertainment, a division of 4Js Group LLC.
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Welcome to a new episode of the EUVC podcast, where our good friends Dan Bowyer and Mads Jensen from SuperSeed in a discussion with Andrew J. Scott, Founding Partner at 7percent Ventures and Lomax Ward, General Partner at Outsized Ventures, cover recent news and movements in the European tech landscape
In today's episode, I sit down with Dr. Hemma R. Lomax, founder and host of Unless: The Podcast, and a leader in compliance and ethics, to talk about turning good intentions into real impact. We explore the power of scaling generosity, the math behind empowering a billion people, and why happiness comes from consistent, purposeful action. I share how ancient wisdom shaped my approach to abundance, the balance between giving and receiving, and the role of money in creating meaningful change. Hemma challenges us to get out of our own way, rethink our relationship with wealth, and embrace the energy of giving without losing sight of what truly matters.
We'd love to hear from you. What are your thoughts and questions?In this conversation, Dr. Allen Lomax shares his journey from personal struggles to financial stability, emphasizing the importance of commercial real estate investing for retirement planning. He discusses overcoming challenges, the impact of mental health on financial decisions, and how his program helps clients achieve financial freedom through strategic investments.Main points: Financial security can feel fragile even after years of hard work.Personal struggles can lead to transformative moments in life.Commercial real estate offers greater stability and passive income.Understanding your values is crucial for retirement planning.Wealthy individuals make their money work for them through investments.Therapy and self-understanding can lead to personal growth.Investing in appreciating assets is key to financial success.Clients experience peace of mind with financial freedom.It's important to assess your financial situation regularly.Creating a legacy involves thoughtful planning and investment.
Welcome to a new episode of the EUVC podcast, where our good friends Dan Bowyer and Mads Jensen from SuperSeed have a discussion with Lomax Ward, General Partner at Outsized Ventures, to cover recent news and movements in the European tech landscape.
Last time we spoke about the return to Bataan. In late January, the 43rd Division secured the Rosario region, while the 25th and 6th Divisions eliminated enemy detachments and advanced towards Manila. General Krueger received reinforcements and planned a coordinated attack. On January 28, an assault began, with guerrillas aiding American forces in capturing strategic locations. A daring raid freed 522 POWs, while MacArthur planned further landings to cut off Japanese retreat. By January's end, American forces were poised for a final offensive, pushing closer to victory in Luzon. The ZigZag Pass became a fierce battleground, where Colonel Nagayoshi's well-camouflaged defenses faced relentless assaults from American forces. Despite challenges, the 129th and 20th Regiments made strategic gains, while the 35th Regiment maneuvered through treacherous terrain. Meanwhile, paratroopers from the 511th struggled with scattered landings but secured key positions. As the fighting intensified, the Allies prepared for a decisive invasion of Iwo Jima, aiming to establish a stronghold for future operations against Japan. This episode is the Battle of Manila 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. As we last observed, by February 3, General Iwanaka's 2nd Tank Division was fending off assaults from the 6th and 25th Divisions in the San Jose area but was on the verge of being encircled. Meanwhile, General Griswold's 14th Corps had successfully taken control of Clark Field and was reorganizing for a final offensive against the Kembu Group. General Hall's 11th Corps had landed on the Bataan Peninsula and was engaged in combat with the Nagayoshi Detachment at ZigZag Pass. Additionally, General Swing's 11th Airborne Division had landed at Nasugbu and had successfully captured Tagaytay Ridge in preparation for an advance toward Manila from the south. The 37th and 1st Cavalry Divisions were advancing on Manila from the north, with the latter's two Flying Columns reaching the outskirts of the Filipino capital. At this stage, the capital was defended by Admiral Iwabuchi's Manila Naval Defense Force, which had consolidated its forces into three primary operational sectors: the Northern Force, led by Colonel Noguchi Katsuzo, responsible for Intramuros on the south bank and all areas of the city north of the Pasig; the Central Force, commanded by Iwabuchi himself, encompassing all of metropolitan Manila south of the Pasig River and extending inland to Guadalupe; and the Southern Force, under Captain Furuse Takesue, covering the Nichols Field and Fort McKinley sectors, as well as the Hagonoy Isthmus. Iwabuchi intended for the Noguchi Force to retreat to Intramuros after disabling the Pasig bridges, while other units carried out extensive demolitions of military infrastructure, including the port area, bridges, transportation systems, water supply, and electrical installations. However, since the Japanese did not anticipate the Americans' arrival for another two weeks, they were ill-prepared to execute these missions or launch any significant counterattacks. Recognizing that the cavalry units were twelve hours ahead of the 148th Regiment, Griswold authorized General Mudge to enter the city. Consequently, late in the afternoon, the 8th Cavalry's Flying Column encountered minimal resistance as it crossed the city limits and advanced towards the gates of Santo Tomas University, where nearly 4,000 American and Allied civilian internees were being held, facing severe shortages of food and medical supplies. Upon their arrival at Santo Tomas, the advance elements of the 8th Cavalry, a medium of the 44th Tank Battalion serving as a battering ram, broke through the gates of the campus wall. Inside, the Japanese Army guards--most of them Formosans--put up little fight and within a few minutes some 3500 internees were liberated amid scenes of pathos and joy none of the participating American troops will ever forget. But in another building away from the internees' main quarters some sixty Japanese under Lt. Col. Hayashi Toshio, the camp commander, held as hostages another 275 internees, mostly women and children. Hayashi demanded a guarantee for safe conduct from the ground for himself and his men before he would release the internees. General Chase, who had come into the university campus about an hour after the 8th Cavalry entered, had to accept the Japanese conditions. In the end, Hayashi obtained permission to lead his unit out with what arms they could carry in exchange for the release of the Allied internees held as hostages. They were then taken by the Americans to the outskirts of Manila early on February 5 and released. Meanwhile, Hayashi was subsequently killed in action. While General Chase worked to secure the release of the internees, Troop G of the 8th Cavalry continued its march south towards the Pasig River but was ultimately compelled to retreat due to heavy fire from the Far Eastern University. Meanwhile, frustrated with the slow progress of General Jones' 38th Division, Hall ordered the 34th Regiment to move past the 152nd and press the attack eastward. Unfortunately, Colonel William Jenna's enveloping assault with the 1st Battalion also failed to penetrate Colonel Nagayoshi's robust defenses. As a result, Jenna opted to deploy his entire regiment in a coordinated three-pronged attack, which commenced on February 4. Initially, the attack, supported by the 1st Battalion of the 152nd Regiment, showed promise; however, due to ongoing strong resistance, including intense mortar and artillery fire, the 34th Regiment had to relinquish much of the territory it had captured by dusk. To the north, the 149th Regiment resumed its advance along the bypass trail and successfully made contact with patrols from the 40th Division near Dinalupihan by the end of February 4, having already reached the town. Looking northeast, with enemy armored units at Muñoz and Lupao effectively contained, the 161st Regiment successfully established roadblocks on Route 8 southeast of San Isidro. Most notably, the 1st Regiment entered San Jose in the morning with little resistance and quickly secured the area, thereby completely isolating the majority of the 2nd Tank Division before it could receive orders to withdraw. As a result, the 6th and 25th Divisions were able to methodically eliminate the enemy's isolated strongholds at their convenience. Further south, by the end of the day, the 8th Cavalry liberated 4,000 internees at Santo Tomas; Troop F also secured Malacañan Palace; the 2nd Squadron, 5th Cavalry advanced toward Quezon Bridge but faced strong resistance at Far Eastern University, where the enemy successfully destroyed the bridge before retreating; and the 148th Regiment entered Manila, moving south through the Tondo and Santa Cruz Districts to reach the northwest corner of Old Bilibid Prison, where they freed 800 prisoners of war and 530 civilian internees. Finally, to the south, the 2nd Battalion, 511th Parachute Regiment departed from Tagaytay Ridge along Route 17, swiftly passing through Imus and Zapote to secure the Las Piñas River bridge. The 1st Battalion followed in the late afternoon but was ultimately halted by mortar and artillery fire at Parañaque. On February 5, the paratroopers managed to cross the Parañaque and began advancing north along Route 1, engaging in house-to-house and pillbox-to-pillbox combat as they moved 2,000 yards north over the next two days. Simultaneously, the majority of the 145th Regiment commenced operations in the densely populated Tondo District along the bay, while other units advanced into the San Nicolas and Binondo Districts to combat the fires ignited by Noguchi's demolitions. Throughout February 5 the 37th Division's men had heard and observed Japanese demolitions in the area along and just north of the Pasig in the Binondo and San Nicolas Districts as well as in the North Port Area, on the 145th's right front. The Northern Force was firing and blowing up military stores and installations all through the area and, as these tasks were completed, was withdrawing south across the river. Insofar as 14th Corps observers could ascertain, there was no wanton destruction, and in all probability the fires resulting from the demolitions would have been confined to the North Port Area and the river banks had not an unseasonable change in the wind about 20:30 driven the flames north and west. The 37th Division, fearing that the flames would spread into residential districts, gathered all available demolitions and started destroying frame buildings in the path of the fire. The extent of these demolitions cannot be ascertained--although it is known that the work of destruction continued for nearly 24 hours--and is an academic point at best since the demolitions proved largely ineffectual in stopping the spread of the flames. The conflagration ran north from the river to Azcarraga Street and across that thoroughfare into the North Port Area and Tondo District. The flames were finally brought under control late on February 6 along the general line of Azcarraga Street, but only after the wind again changed direction. The 148th Regiment fought its way to the Santa Cruz District but was unable to reach the bridges before they were destroyed. The 5th and 8th Cavalry Regiments cleared the eastern part of the city north of the Pasig with minimal resistance, and the 7th Cavalry secured the Novaliches Dam and the Balara Water Filters, which were found intact but rigged for demolition. To the northwest, the battle for ZigZag Pass continued. Dissatisfied with his progress, Hall had previously informed Jones that the exhibition of his division was the worst he had ever seen--a rather severe indictment of an entire division, as only the 152nd Regiment had yet seen any real action on Luzon. Furthermore, the 152nd was a green unit that had been in combat scarcely 48 hours by February 2. Nevertheless, as he believed that the 152nd had at most encountered only an outpost line of resistance, that the principal Japanese defenses lay a mile or so east of the horseshoe, and that the 152nd had found "nothing that an outfit ready to go forward could not overcome quickly", Hall assumed direct control over the 34th Regiment for the main assault and left only the 152nd under Jones' command, which was to follow the 34th through the ZigZag to mop up bypassed pockets of Japanese resistance. Yet the fighting at the horseshoe on February 3 and 4 was equally disappointing, costing the 34th some 41 men killed, 131 wounded, and 6 missing while on the same days the 152nd lost 4 men killed, 48 wounded, and 1 missing. The 34th had extended the front a little to the north of the horseshoe and a bit east of the eastern leg, but neither the 34th nor the 152nd had made any substantial gains beyond the point the 152nd had reached on February 2. The Japanese still held strong positions north of the horseshoe and they still controlled the northeastern corner and about half the eastern leg. The 34th's greatest contribution during the two days, perhaps, was to have helped convince Hall that the Japanese had strong defenses throughout the ZigZag area and that the regiment had indeed reached a Japanese main line of resistance. It had not been until evening on February 4 that Hall was convinced that the 34th and 152nd Regiments had encountered a well-defended Japanese line. Hall instructed Jones to launch an eastward attack with all available forces. Although the initial phase of the attack was promising, the 2nd Battalion of the 34th Regiment became trapped and had to retreat. After sustaining significant casualties, Jenna ordered the 1st Battalion to fall back as well and halted the 3rd Battalion's advance. This left the 152nd Regiment, which achieved considerable progress and cleared much of the northern and central sections of the ridge; however, its 1st Battalion was ultimately ambushed at close range and forced to retreat in chaos during the night. The following day, due to heavy losses, the 34th Regiment was withdrawn from combat, and the reserve 151st Regiment was deployed to support the 152nd. The 2nd Battalion of the latter was also pulled back from the southeastern corner of the horseshoe as artillery focused on Nagayoshi's defenses. Nevertheless, at noon, Hall called for another assault, prompting Jones to reluctantly advance the 152nd Regiment, with only its 3rd Battalion making significant headway against the northeast corner of the horseshoe. Hall had already made his decision; he relieved Jones and appointed Brigadier-General Roy Easley to take temporary command, with General Chase scheduled to arrive on February 7 to lead the 38th Division. Looking westward, after a week of securing previously held areas, General Brush had positioned the 185th Regiment in the north and the 108th Regiment in the south, while the 160th Regiment maintained its positions at Storm King Mountain in preparation for a renewed assault on the Kembu Group. However, before the divisional attack could resume, the 160th Regiment became engaged in a fierce battle for McSevney Point, which was finally secured by dusk on February 8. After fending off several banzai-style counterattacks, the Americans learned on February 10 that the Takaya Detachment had retreated. Meanwhile, the 185th began its advance toward Snake Hill North on February 7, taking three days of intense fighting to capture half the ground leading to this objective. The 108th also moved westward on February 8, making slow progress as it cleared the paths to the Japanese hill strongholds. Further northwest, the 6th and 25th Divisions were conducting mop-up operations in the San Jose sector. By February 6, the 20th Regiment's pressure on Muñoz had resulted in the destruction of nearly 35 tanks, although another 20 remained operational. The next morning, Colonel Ida finally attempted to escape via Route 5; however, the entire Japanese column was successfully destroyed while the 20th Regiment secured Muñoz. At Lupao, the 35th Regiment continued to push the Japanese garrison into an increasingly confined area. As a result, on the night of February 7, the defenders attempted to flee, with five tanks successfully breaking through the 35th's perimeter. The dismounted Japanese forces in the town dispersed, and by noon on February 8, the 35th had taken control of Lupao with minimal resistance. Meanwhile, the Japanese garrison at San Isidro had retreated before the 161st Regiment could capture the town on February 6. The 63rd Regiment successfully took Rizal on February 7, while the 20th Regiment secured Bongabon and cleared the route to Cabanatuan on February 8. Strong patrols were then dispatched toward Dingalen and Baler Bays, which were found deserted by February 12. Back in Manila on February 7, the 37th Division assumed control of the eastern part of the city, while cavalry units advanced beyond the city limits to clear the suburbs east of the San Juan River, with the 8th Cavalry pushing toward San Juan del Monte despite heavy resistance. Most notably, under a strong artillery barrage, the 148th Regiment crossed the Pasig River in assault boats, facing intense machine-gun, mortar, and artillery fire. Despite this fierce opposition, two battalions managed to assemble in the Malacañan Gardens area by the end of the day. Further south, the 511th Parachute and the reinforced 188th Glider Regiment launched an unsuccessful coordinated attack on Nichols Field. Over the next two days, the 511th secured a narrow strip of land between the Parañaque River and the western runway of the airfield, overrunning some defenses at the northwest corner, while the 188th struggled to gain ground in the south and southeast. On ZigZag, Chase managed to deploy three regiments for his initial assaults, with the 151st and 152nd Regiments attacking from the west, while the 149th Regiment advanced from the east. The 5th Air Force initiated an extensive bombing and strafing campaign against the pass, and corps and division artillery increased their support fire. Despite this, the Japanese stubbornly held their ground, and it wasn't until the evening of February 8 that the 151st and 152nd Regiments overcame the last significant defenses near the horseshoe area. On that day, the 7th Cavalry captured San Juan Reservoir, and the 8th Cavalry successfully attacked San Juan del Monte, completing the area's reduction as the defenders retreated toward Montalban. The 145th Regiment launched a final assault on the Tondo District pocket, which would be completely eliminated the following day, while the 148th Regiment cleared the Pandacan District with minimal resistance. The 129th Regiment crossed the Pasig River in the afternoon and moved west toward Provisor Island but was halted by heavy fire at the Estero de Tonque. On February 9, the 8th Cavalry secured El Deposito, an underground reservoir supplied by artesian wells, and advanced south to reach the north bank of the Pasig River. The 148th Regiment began clearing the Paco District but failed to eliminate a strongpoint at Paco Railroad Station and the nearby Concordia College and Paco School buildings. Meanwhile, Company G of the 129th Regiment managed to cross to Provisor and entered the boiler plant, only to be quickly repelled by a Japanese counterattack. After an improvised evacuation overnight, tith close support--so close that the fifteen survivors had to keep prone--from the 2nd Battalion's mortars, Company G's isolated group hung on for the rest of the day while the battalion made plans to evacuate them so that artillery could again strike the island. After dark Company G's commander, Captain George West, swam across the Estero de Tonque dragging an engineer assault boat behind him. Although wounded, he shuttled his troops back to the east bank in the dim light of flames from burning buildings on and south of the island. When a count was taken about midnight, Company G totaled 17 casualties--6 men killed, 5 wounded, and 6 missing--among the 18 men, including Captain West, who had reached Provisor Island during the previous eighteen hours. Despite facing strong resistance, Company E successfully crossed and captured the eastern half of the boiler plant. The Americans gradually cleared the remainder of the boiler house, but every attempt to venture outside drew fire from all available Japanese weapons in range of Provisor Island. At the same time, the 148th Regiment finally secured the Paco District after the enemy abandoned their stronghold during the night, allowing the Americans to gain control of the east bank of the Estero de Paco. The 1st Battalion of the 129th Regiment advanced to both this estero and the Estero de Tonque. The 8th Cavalry crossed the Pasig, establishing a bridgehead about 1,000 yards deep in the Philippine Racing Club area, while the 5th Cavalry moved south alongside the 8th, encountering only scattered resistance as they also crossed the Pasig at Makati. Swing's forces consolidated their gains and established a solid line from the northwest corner to the southwest corner of Nichols Field, eliminating the last Japanese resistance on the western side, while elements of the 511th Parachute Regiment advanced along Route 1 nearly a mile beyond the field's northwest corner. On this day, the 11th Airborne Division came under the control of the 14th Corps, with Griswold ordering Swing to maintain pressure on Nichols Field without launching a general assault toward Manila. Now, however, it was time to leave the Philippines and shift focus to Bougainville to cover the ongoing Australian offensive. Following the capture of Pearl Ridge, Brigadier Stevenson's 11th Brigade assumed control of the central and northern sectors, while General Bridgeford's 3rd Division focused its efforts in the Jaba River region to prepare for an offensive southward. By the end of December, the 15th Battalion had landed in the Tavera River area, and the 47th Battalion launched an attack up the Jaba River to disrupt enemy forces. In the first week of January, Brigadier Monaghan redeployed his troops, with the 42nd Battalion and 2/8th Commando Squadron taking over from the 47th to enable its movement down the coast to support the 15th Battalion. As a result, the Australians swiftly occupied the mouth of the Adele River and secured the Tavera area. By January 12, the 47th Battalion had advanced to the mouth of the Hupai River; however, with the Japanese seemingly reinforcing the Kupon-Nigitan-Mendai area on the Australian flank, Monaghan decided to slow his advance while the 2/8th Commandos conducted reconnaissance toward the Pagana River. With no threats emerging, the 42nd Battalion relieved the 47th on January 17 and advanced unopposed to Mawaraka. In the subsequent days, a long-range patrol from the New Guinea Battalion landed by sea and moved forward to Motupena Point, where they caught a Japanese listening post by surprise. While Monaghan awaited relief from Brigadier Field's 7th Brigade in late January, patrols ventured deep into the Sisiruai area and continued to scout beyond Mawaraka. Meanwhile, the 2/8th Commandos moved to Sovele Mission and patrolled the mountains toward Kieta, occasionally assisting the Kapikavi people in their guerrilla warfare against the Japanese. While the 11th Brigade concentrated in its northern operations, patrols generally guided by native police were sent out for from 1 day to 6 days to probe forward through the bush. The 11th Battery relieved the 10th and it replaced its short 25-pounders with long 25-pounders, with their greater range, in order to support these deep patrols more effectively; from posts on Pearl Ridge and Keenan's Ridge observers directed the bombardment of the Japanese positions on the slopes beyond. The firing of the guns, far below at the foot of the Laruma escarpment, could not be heard at Pearl Ridge and the only warning that the Japanese had was the brief whistle of the approaching shells. Partly as a result of the skilful guidance of the native police the patrols killed many Japanese and suffered relatively small losses. The 26th Battalion, the first to do a tour of duty here, suffered its first death in action on January 7 when a patrol led by Lieutenant Davis met an enemy patrol. Private Smith died of wounds and three corporals were wounded as a result, so the hill where the clash occurred was then named Smith's Hill. As the 26th Battalion advanced toward Smith's Hill, Stevenson had assembled Lieutenant-Colonel Joseph Kelly's 31st/51st Battalion at Sipaai by January 7. The strategy involved moving towards Soraken Harbour through extensive inland patrols designed to drive the enemy back to the coastal area, where they could be decisively defeated. Consequently, the main contingent of the 31st/51st began its advance along the coastal route, while a long-range patrol headed inland via Totokei towards Lalum. By January 16, the Australians reached Rakussia without any issues; however, in the following days, they would need to fight their way to Puto, as the flanking force was also advancing towards Kunamatoro. On January 21, the 31st/51st launched an assault on Tsimba Ridge, where the Japanese had set up their primary defensive positions. The determined defenders successfully repelled several attacks over the next few days, prompting the Australians to attempt an outflanking maneuver on January 25, with a company moving inland to cross the Genga River and attack Tsimba from the north. For the next six days, the Japanese launched strong counterattacks against this bridgehead but suffered significant losses. Ultimately, after a heavy artillery bombardment on February 6, the Australians were able to advance to the western end of the northern side of Tsimba, completely encircling the Japanese forces. The following day, the defenders counterattacked but were pushed back, yet they stubbornly held onto their remaining position at the western tip of the ridge. After an air and mortar assault, Tsimba was finally cleared on February 9, as the Japanese retreated towards the harbour during the night. In the subsequent two weeks, the Australians secured Lalum and the Gillman River, while another flanking force took control of Kunamatoro. On February 22, the 31st/51st Battalion was relieved by the 26th Battalion. Subsequently, the 55th/53rd Battalion took over at Pearl Ridge, where it continued to advance along the Numa Numa trail to engage the majority of the 81st Regiment. The nature of the deep patrols may be illustrated by drawing on the report of the one which killed the largest number of Japanese (26 confirmed kills). Lieutenant Goodwin and 10 infantrymen of the 55th/53rd, with an artillery observer (Lieutenant Ford) and his team, a native police boy and 2 native scouts, set out on March 2 to gain topographical information and information about the enemy, and find suitable supply-dropping points. They were out for 5 days. On the first morning they saw signs of a Japanese patrol of 3 some 45 minutes ahead of them and traced their movements. The Australians moved 5400 yards that day. Next morning near the Numa Numa trail one of the natives reported that Japanese were nearby. Goodwin detailed 3 men to block the track and led 3 others in from the side to deal with the enemy. They crept stealthily forward and found 6 Japanese in a lean-to. Goodwin gave each man a target and all 6 of the enemy were killed. While Goodwin was examining the bodies there was a burst of fire from a ridge overlooking them. The Australians withdrew to dead ground, circled the enemy and marched on into his territory, the Japanese fire continuing for 15 minutes after they had gone. They travelled 7600 yards that day. The 4th was spent reconnoitring the area they had then reached. Next day they had moved some 5000 yards on the return journey when scouts reported Japanese round the junction of their native pad and a creek that lay ahead. Goodwin moved the patrol to a ridge overlooking the Japanese and sent 3 men to cover the track to the west. After killing 15 Japanese and throwing 15 grenades into the area, the patrol then moved 700 yards and bivouacked for the night. Next day—the 6th—6 hours of marching brought them back to their starting point. Meanwhile, in the south, Field initiated his own offensive by deploying the 61st Battalion to capture the Kupon-Nigitan-Mosina area, which was successfully taken by February 9. Concurrently, the 25th Battalion advanced along the Tavera despite facing strong resistance, eventually connecting with the 61st Battalion in the Mendai-Sisiruai area. The 9th Battalion also progressed along the Hupai, successfully occupying Makotowa by the end of January and then embarking on a challenging march toward Mosigetta, which was captured on February 16. The following day, a company from the 61st Battalion linked up with the 9th Battalion from the north. Additionally, after quickly securing the Sovele area, the 2/8th Commandos began reconnoitering the Sisiruai-Birosi area on February 2. By February 13, they had established a new base at Opai and discovered that the gardens north of the Puriata River were free of enemy forces. Furthermore, a detached company of the 25th Battalion traveled by barge from Motupena Point to Toko and began pushing inland toward Barara, with the remainder of the battalion expected to arrive shortly to support this advance. However, it is now time to shift focus from Bougainville to the ongoing Burma offensives. Initially, in the north, General Matsuyama's 56th Division began its retreat towards Hsenwi and Lashio, successfully breaching the roadblocks established by the 114th Regiment in late January. Meanwhile, the Mars Task Force struggled to dislodge the determined defenders at Namhpakka. Despite capturing Hpa-pen and executing a clever encirclement against Loikang in early February, they managed to take the ridge only after the Japanese had already completed their withdrawal to Hsenwi on February 4. The 56th Division then focused its efforts on the Lashio region, while the 4th, 55th, and 168th Regiments returned to their original divisions, with the 168th specifically tasked with defending Meiktila. On that same day, the first official convoy from the India-Burma Theater reached Kunming via the Ledo Road, which would later be renamed the Stilwell Road in honor of the individual who initiated this ambitious endeavor. Meanwhile, on February 1, General Festing's 36th Division attempted to cross the Shweli River at Myitson but was met with heavy small arms fire from the Japanese. As a result, the British opted to mislead the enemy, stationing the 72nd Brigade, which included the 114th Regiment, on a small island while the 26th Brigade crossed downstream on February 8, successfully capturing Myitson two days later. In the following days, the 26th Brigade fortified its positions; however, General Naka decided to go on the offensive, deploying his 56th Regiment in increments as it advanced north from Mongmit. Consequently, the 114th and 56th Regiments launched a series of intense counterattacks against the 26th Brigade's foothold, effectively containing the British-Indian forces, although they were unable to push them back across the river. Simultaneously, the Chinese 1st Provisional Tank Group, leading the 30th Chinese Division southward, fought its way to Hsenwi on February 19. The 50th Chinese Division, which crossed the Shweli River without opposition, reached the significant nonferrous Bawdwin mines on February 20. Meanwhile, General Slim continued his Extended Capital offensive, with General Stopford's 33rd Corps advancing towards Mandalay, while General Messervy's 4th Corps quietly maneuvered through the Myittha valley toward the Irrawaddy River in the Chauk-Pakokku region. In early February, Stopford made persistent and determined attempts from the north to seize Mandalay, reinforcing the perception that this was Slim's primary focus. By February 12, General Gracey's 20th Indian Division had also arrived at Allagappa, where the 80th Brigade promptly began crossing the Irrawaddy. In the following days, the British-Indian forces would need to defend this bridgehead against fierce counterattacks from the 33rd Division. Additionally, negotiations began to persuade General Aung San's Burma National Army to join the Allies. In Burma, one man above all others could see the writing on the wall for the Japanese. The Allies received news on January 1 that the Burmese military leader General Aung San and his Burma National Army (BNA) would be prepared to switch sides. An operation by Special Operations Executive (SOE) – codenamed Nation – was launched to liaise with the BNA and the leadership of another group, the Anti-Fascist Organization (AFO), and so facilitate this delicate transfer of loyalties. The first parachute drop of agents was to Toungoo on January 27 and comprised an all-Burma force. It reported that the BNA – or significant parts of it – was ready to turn, but that the AFO needed arming. A team parachuted into Burma on March 20 reported that action by the BNA would begin in a week. At the same time, General Evans' 7th Indian Division was advancing toward the Irrawaddy, aiming to cross the river at Nyaungu. Comprehensive deception tactics, known as Operation Cloak, were implemented to disguise the Nyaungu crossings. The 28th East African Brigade feigned a southward movement to reclaim the Chauk and Yenangyaung oilfields, and dummy parachute drops were carried out east of Chauk to support this ruse. The 114th Indian Brigade also exerted significant pressure on Pakokku to create the impression that crossings were planned there as well. While the 33rd Indian Brigade stealthily approached Nyaungu via Kanhla, the 48th and 63rd Brigades of the 17th Indian Division, reorganized as motorized units, departed from Imphal and began their descent down the Myitha valley. Worried about the enemy buildup near Nyaungu and Pakokkku, General Tanaka opted to send one battalion from the 215th Regiment to bolster defenses in Nyaungu and Pagan. From February 10 to 12, the 114th Brigade successfully captured Pakokku, while the 28th Brigade took control of Seikpyu. Although the 114th Brigade managed to fend off strong enemy counterattacks, elements of the 153rd Regiment recaptured Seikpyu after several days of intense fighting. On the morning of February 14, the 2nd Battalion of the South Lancashire Regiment crossed the Irrawaddy, landing on a beach a mile northeast of Nyaungu and quickly securing the high ground above, followed shortly by the rest of the 33rd Brigade. The next day, the 89th Indian Brigade began crossing the river, with Evans' forces advancing outward and successfully clearing the Nyaungu area by the end of February 16. Meanwhile, to the south, General Christison's 15th Corps continued its offensive in Arakan in early February. General Wood's 25th Indian Division repelled fierce counterattacks from the 154th Regiment, while General Stockwell's 82nd West African Division pursued the retreating Japanese forces. General Lomax's 26th Indian Division chose to bypass the enemy stronghold at Yanbauk Chaung to the northeast, moving swiftly through Sane and engaging some delaying forces at Namudwe. Additionally, due to the perceived weakness in the boundary between the 28th and 15th Armies, General Sakurai had to send the Kanjo Force, centered around the 112th Regiment, to reinforce Yenangyaung. At this point, most of the 2nd Division had also been dispatched to Saigon to stage a coup against the French government in Indochina, leaving Sakurai with only the depleted 49th Division and 16th Regiment in reserve. By 1944, with the war going against the Japanese after defeats in Burma and the Philippines, they then feared an Allied offensive in French Indochina. The Japanese were already suspicious of the French; the liberation of Paris in August 1944 raised further doubts as to where the loyalties of the colonial administration lay. The Vichy regime by this time had ceased to exist, but its colonial administration was still in place in Indochina, though Admiral Jean Decoux had recognized and contacted the Provisional Government of the French Republic led by Charles de Gaulle. Decoux got a cold response from de Gaulle and was stripped of his powers as governor general but was ordered to maintain his post with orders to deceive the Japanese. Instead Decoux's army commander General Eugène Mordant secretly became the Provisional Government's delegate and the head of all resistance and underground activities in Indochina. Following the South China Sea Raid in January 1945, six US navy pilots were shot down but were picked up by French military authorities and housed in the central prison of Saigon for safe keeping. The French refused to give the Americans up and when the Japanese prepared to storm the prison the men were smuggled out. The Japanese then demanded their surrender but Decoux refused, so Lieutenant-General Tsuchihashi Yuitsu, the Japanese commander of the 38th Army, decided to begin preparations for a coup against the French colonial administration in Indochina. As a result, he chose to send the Kamui Detachment, centered around the 55th Cavalry Regiment, to Letpadan to bolster his reserve forces, which also welcomed the arrival of the Sakura Detachment in Prome. Meanwhile, Lomax's troops successfully captured Ramree village on February 8, forcing the Japanese defenders to retreat chaotically to the mainland. The remainder of the month was spent clearing the rest of the island. Consequently, Stockwell was instructed to bypass Kangaw and initiate an advance toward An. However, by February 15, the 154th Regiment had started to withdraw to positions west and north of the Dalet River, while the Matsu Detachment hurried toward Tamandu, the next target for an amphibious assault. 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. 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Tracklist: 1.Pinkus - Never Mind (Intro Mix) [Exclusive Premier] 2.Eximinds, Farhad Zohdabady - Shelter In My Heart (Extended Mix) [Exclusive Premier] 3.U-JEEN, INNA JAYA - I See Fire (Extended Mix) [Exclusive Premier] 4.Kirill Maxsimoff - Loneliness (Extended Mix) [Exclusive Premier] 5.EMIOL - Sparks Of Time (Extended Mix) [Exclusive Premier] 6.Gicol - Been a while (Extended Mix) [Exclusive Premier] 7.Andrew Frenir - Fragments (Hardware Cop Remix) [Exclusive Premier] The Mexican Power 8.After Sunrise - Mystic Falls (Iván Tufiño Remix) [Exclusive Premier] 9.Darius (PL) - Sacrifice It All for You (Instrumental Mix) [Exclusive Premier] 10.Earmat - Lost Emotions (Extended Mix) [Exclusive Premier] 11.Emile B - Le Bataillon (Extended Mix) [Exclusive Premier] 12.Adrena Line, KC, LOMAX, M.J.E & Michael Chodo - What About Techno (Extended Mix) [Exclusive Premier] 13.Tycoos & Kate Miles - Edge of Paradise (DJ Tony Magic Remix) 14.AFTERUS ft. Hidden Tigress - No Turning Back (Intro Mix) [Exclusive Premier] 15.Rehoxx - Euphoric Equlibrium (Extended Mix) [Exclusive Premier] The Mexican Power 16.Mike Hillfire - Soulfire (Instrumental) [Exclusive Premier] 17.Masaru Hinaiji - August Sky (Kayumai Japanese Version Mix) [Exclusive Premier] 18.32bit - Crystal Tears (Extended Mix) [Exclusive Premier] 19.Jue - Sound Is Fury (Original Mix) [Exclusive Premier] 20.Young Hu - Cry Cry Cry (Dub Mix) [Exclusive Premier] 21.Vikram Prabhu - Past Emotions (Extended Mix) 22.Rehoxx & Kinngs & Ren Faye - Talking In My Sleep (Sean Truby Remix) [Exclusive Premier] 23.Anton Pallmer - Right Back (Extended Mix) 24.Eximinds & Alexander Komarov with Nerissa Simmone - Until Sunrise (Extended Mix) 25.Paul Boyle - Relentless (Extended Mix) 26.Robinito - Fire Within (Original Mix) 27.Georgio Safo - Milestone (Extended Mix)
01. Serra 9 & XLYV feat. Amy Moon - Feel In Time [Interplay Flow] 02. Alexander Popov & Cadillac Express - Lose Control [Interplay] 03. AV x Anton By x Nour - All In Time [Interplay] 04. U-Jeen & INNA JAYA - I See Fire [Interplay Unity] 05. Ron with Leeds - Even [Interplay Global] 06. ANASTASiiA - Feeling [Interplay Flow] 07. FEEL & AvAlanche - Visualize [Suanda Future] 08. Adrena Line, KC, Lomax, M.J.E & Michael Chodo - What About Techno (VIP Mix) [Interplay Unity] 09. Alexander Popov & Alexander Spark & NELLY TGM - Shining [Interplay] 10. Ruslan Radriges & WhiteLight - Move [Interplay] 11. State72 - Shine [Addictive Sounds] 12. Anton Pallmer - Right Back [2Rock Uplifting] 13. Roger Shah & Yelow - Serendipity [FSOE] 14. Georgio Safo - Milestone [Interplay Global] 15. Chris Metcalfe - Voices [FSOE]
Here's chapter 175 of Trance Connection! Nucrise (@rafa-arendz) and I teamed up again to deliver you the best in Trance and Progressive so a big line-up awaits you... check it out! Tracklist: 01. Han Beukers - Twilight Confessions [Bemind Records] 02. AV x Anton By x Nour - All In Time [Interplay Records] 03. ARTY & Stadiumx Ft. Jason Walker - Thousand Lives (Scorz Remix) [Armada Music] 04. Krevix - Let You Down [Bemind Records] 05. Nitrous Oxide & Seb Hennig Ritual [Enhanced Progressive] 06. Lee Coulson - Falling [Elliptical Sun Melodies] 07. Fafaq x 4 Strings - Take Me Away [CDR] 08. Ruben De Ronde & Amber Revival - Illuminate [Statement!] 09. Sean Tyas Ft. Cindy Zanotta - Start Over (Kiran M Sajeev Bootleg) [CDR] 10. Farius - Clear Mind [FSOE] 11. Rene Ablaze - World of Confusion [Future Sequence] 12. Gareth Emery Ft. Annabel - Ice Moon (Yelow Bootleg) [CDR] 13. Roman Messer - Message In A Bottle [Suanda Music] 14. Adrena Line, KC, LOMAX, M.J.E & Michael Chodo - What About Techno [Interplay Unity] 15. Driftwood - Freeloader (Artena Bootleg) [CDR] 16. Gareth Emery Ft. Christina Novelli - Concrete Angel (Jona Tedesco Rework) [CDR] All rights belong to their respective artists and/or license holders. Please be sure to support the artists of the originals by buying their music.
Welcome to a new episode of the EUVC podcast, where our good friends Dan Bowyer and Ferdinand Reynolds from SuperSeed, in a discussion with Lomax Ward, General Partner at Outsized Ventures, cover recent news and movements in the European tech landscape
01. Serge Grey - Nochka Mala [Interplay Flow] 02. Seegy x Undersky - After Night [Interplay] 03. Alexander Popov & Cadillac Express - Lose Control [Interplay] 04. AV x Anton By x Nour - All In Time [Interplay] 05. Eldream & Mark Wild - My World [Interplay Flow] 06. U-Jeen & INNA JAYA - Hung Up [Interplay Unity] 07. Ron with Leeds - Even [Interplay Global] 08. MsgTecK - Back To Trolberg [Abora Progressive] 09. ANASTASiiA - Feeling [Interplay Flow] 10. DJ Lackmus - Emotional Agony [Interplay Unity] 11. AvAlanche feat. Nathan Brumley - Bella Ciao [Interplay Global] 12. Alexander Popov & Alexander Spark & NELLY TGM - Shining [Interplay] 13. Adrena Line, KC, Lomax, M.J.E & Michael Chodo - What About Techno [Interplay Unity] 14. EpicFail & ILSE - Worth It (When it's You) [Suanda] 15. Mikhail Tseslyuk - Titanoboa [2Rock Uplifting]
What is the edge of possibility and how can storytelling help us to find it? My guest isn't a storyteller — she's a lawyer, working in compliance — but she's got some fascinating insights to share about how it can help us to effect change. Or, in her words, to find the edge of our possibility.I've been wanting to get Dr Hemma Lomax on the show for some time, and I'm delighted that in this episode, I've managed to make that happen.SummaryIn a wide-ranging discussion, Hemma shares her unique journey from the UK courtroom to the forefront of corporate compliance in our latest episode. Her career has been marked by a commitment to understanding human behavior and using storytelling as a tool for transformation. We delve into her insights on curiosity as a driving force in compliance, the importance of breaking into influential spaces, and how her new podcast, "Unless," seeks to inspire action through stories of operationalizing good intentions.Our discussion spans the intricate dynamics of rule enforcement and the empowering role of embracing curiosity.Hemma gives her perspective on the hero's journey, not just in personal development but also within the professional landscape and parenting. We explore the transition from being a hero to becoming a guide, both as a parent and leader, highlighting the importance of fostering environments where others can thrive independently.Finally, we reflect on the legacy one leaves and the pursuit of growth and learning. From encouraging independent thought in compliance to inspiring connections over traditional teachings, Hemma provides a compelling narrative on how wisdom and critical thinking can reshape structures. Join us as we challenge conventional boundaries, celebrate the limitless journey of human potential, and examine the art of building a podcast audience through meaningful connections and continuous self-improvement.Guest BiographyDr Hemma R. Lomax is a passionate ethics and compliance professional focused on effective risk management at scale and coaching for compliance.She was formerly the VP of integrity, governance risk and compliance and associate general counsel at Zendesk, where she leads the global ethics and compliance function. Prior to Zendesk, she served as a senior corporate counsel in the integrity and compliance team at Snap Inc. and as a director in the global ethics and compliance management team at the Walt Disney Co.Hemma also served for just over a decade prosecuting financial fraud and corruption with the SEC. Hemma is also a British-trained barrister and has previously worked as parliamentary counsel for the UK government and as an adviser at the United Nations for the government of Guyana.Hemma is a strong advocate for integrity at work, active bystandership and DEI, and she has a PhD in human rights and the role of law in war.AI-Generated Timestamp Summary(00:02) Introduction to Hemma(06:09) Exploring Boundaries Through Storytelling(15:39) Empowering Self Through Archetypes(18:58) Guiding Through Leadership and Parenting(23:13) Inspiring Connections, Not Teaching(26:28) Encouraging Independent Thought Through Compliance(35:48) Challenging Boundaries With Radical Curiosity(47:30) Living Your Legacy Through Stories(50:53) Exploring Legacy Milestones Through Storytelling(55:10) Embracing Human Potential and Self-ImprovementLinks Hemma on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/hemmarlomax/Unless podcast
Mike "C-Roc" sits down with Dr. Allen Lomax, a psychologist and real estate investor, to discuss his journey of self-discovery, overcoming adversity, and embracing authenticity. Dr. Lomax opens up about his challenging childhood experiences, growing up in a conservative Christian family, and coming to terms with his sexuality at a young age. He reflects on the deep struggles he faced with shame, depression, and isolation before finding his true self through therapy and counseling. Dr. Lomax shares how he eventually turned what he once saw as weaknesses into strengths, including his empathy and introversion, which have guided him to a fulfilling career in psychology. He discusses the life-changing moment when he realized that being authentic to himself was the key to living a powerful, meaningful life. Along the way, he navigated the complexities of faith, sexuality, and self-acceptance, ultimately reconciling his beliefs with his identity. This episode is a profound exploration of how embracing one's true nature, no matter how difficult, can lead to a life of personal and professional fulfillment. Tune in for an honest conversation on transformation, healing, and the power of leaning into your unique strengths. Website-www.steedtalker.com Social Media Links/Handles- www.instagram.com/steedtalkercapital/ www.linkedin.com/in/allenlomax/ www.facebook.com/allen.lomax/ www.youtube.com/@realestateinvestingabundan5306/videos
Dean Lomax joins to discuss Ichthyotitan, the largest known reptile of all time which he recently described. Plus the Rutland Sea Dragon, Executive Producing Why Dinosaurs?, and more.For a photo of us with Dean Lomax, all of the details we shared about Aristosuchus, and our fun fact check out https://iknowdino.com/Aristosuchus-Episode-525/Join us at www.patreon.com/iknowdino for dinosaur requests, bonus content, ad-free episodes, and more.Dinosaur of the day Aristosuchus, a small (likely fuzzy) dinosaur that lived in the Early Cretaceous in what is now England.Interview with Dean Lomax, an award-winning paleontologist, author, and presenter, as well as Honorary Research Fellow at The University of Manchester & 1851 fellow at the University of Bristol. He's the leading authority on ichthyosaurs, and he also excavates and researches dinosaurs. Check him out on Instagram @Dean_R_Lomax or Facebook or twitter or on his website at deanrlomax.co.ukSome of the things we discuss with Dean Lomax this week:His upcoming work on the Rutland sea dragonIchthyotitan, which is possibly the largest marine reptile to ever swim the earthExecutive Producing the Why Dinosaurs? Documentary We're celebrating 10 years of podcasting by sending out Allosaurus patches! Join our patreon at the Triceratops tier or above by the end of February 2025 to get the exclusive Allosaurus patch. If you're already a patron at the Triceratops level or above make sure to update your address so we can send it to you! patreon.com/iknowdinoSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Learn the top 6 pitfalls companies often overlook, from misunderstanding FDA/customs triggers to relying on foreign suppliers. Insider tips from an expert consultant to streamline your supply chain and stay compliant. Don't let trade compliance issues derail your pharmaceutical business. #pharmaceuticalindustry #supplychain #customsregulations Connect with Elizabeth: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabeth-lomax-trade-compliance-consultant https://lomaxassociates.com/ Connect with Simply Trade Podcast: - Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdmyGU5foKm4aFlpo7Oms4g?sub_confirmation=1 - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/simply-trade-podcast/ - Twitter: https://twitter.com/SimplyTradePod - Website: https://globaltrainingcenter.com/simply-trade-podcast/ Contact Us/ Suggest Topics Contact SimplyTrade@GlobalTrainingCenter.com Credits: Host: Annik Sobbing - https://www.linkedin.com/in/annik-sobing-mba-b226251a2/ Host: Andy Shiles: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andyshiles/ Host/Producer: Lalo Solorzano: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lalosolorzano/ Co-Producer/Editor: Mara Marquez: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maramarquez85/
Welcome to a new episode of the EUVC podcast, where our good friends Dan Bowyer and Mads Jensen from SuperSeed have a discussion with Lomax Ward, General Partner at Outsized Ventures to cover recent news and movements in the European tech landscape.
Welcome to a new episode of the EUVC podcast, where our good friends Dan Bowyer and Mads Jensen from SuperSeed in a discussion with Andrew J. Scott, Founding Partner at 7percent Ventures and Lomax Ward, General Partner at Outsized Ventures, cover recent news and movements in the European tech landscape
We'd love to hear from you. What are your thoughts and questions?In this conversation, Dr. Allen Lomax discusses the financial challenges faced by LGBTQI+ professionals and presents a transformative approach to achieving financial freedom through commercial real estate investing. He shares his personal journey of overcoming adversity, the importance of passive income, and practical tips for aligning financial goals with personal values. The conversation emphasizes the need for community support and education in navigating financial landscapes, ultimately encouraging listeners to take proactive steps towards securing their financial futures.Main Points: Many successful professionals feel financial insecurity.Passive income can provide true financial freedom.Commercial real estate offers more stability than single-family investments.Aligning values with financial goals is crucial for success.Understanding your financial situation is key to investment strategy.Wealthy individuals make money work for them, rather than working for money.Education and support are essential for financial empowerment.Investing in commercial real estate can yield significant returns.Community advocacy is enhanced by financial stability.Taking action today can lead to a more secure future.
Judith Waltz, Partner, Foley & Lardner LLP, Dionne Lomax, Managing Director of Antitrust and Trade Regulation, Affiliated Monitors, Inc., and Dee Anna Hays, Shareholder, Ogletree Deakins, discuss some of the key health law developments in 2024 and what to expect in 2025. They cover a wide range of legislative, regulatory, and judicial issues but mainly focus on Medicare and Medicaid, antitrust, and labor and employment. Waltz, Lomax, and Hays are editors of AHLA's bestselling title, Federal Health Care Laws and Regulations, which contains a brand-new 2024 supplement.Watch the conversation here.AHLA's Health Law Daily Podcast Is Here! AHLA's popular Health Law Daily email newsletter is now a daily podcast, exclusively for AHLA Premium members. Get all your health law news from the major media outlets on this new podcast! To subscribe and add this private podcast feed to your podcast app, go to americanhealthlaw.org/dailypodcast.