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Anni ja Shrien Dewani lensivät ylelliselle häämatkalle Etelä-Afrikkaan vuoden 2010 marraskuussa. Häämatka sai dramaattisen päätöksen, kun Anni sai surmansa autokaappauksen päätteeksi. Vaikka syylliset jäivät nopeasti kiinni, tutkinta paljasti, että juttu ei ehkä ollut niin yksinkertainen, kuin aluksi näytti. * Tiedäthän, että tämä kuuntelemasi jakso on podcastin alkuvaiheilta. Podmessa voit kuunnella kaikki Jäljillä-podcastin viimeisten vuosien jaksot. Lisäksi, uunituoreita jaksoja julkaistaan Podmessa joka viikko, ja mikä parasta – ilman mainoksia. Eli jos tykkäät kuulemastasi ja haluat lisää, sitä löytyy yllin kyllin osoitteesta podme.com. Uusi throwback-jakso julkaistaan joka perjantai. Ota yhteyttä: jaljillapodcast@gmail.comInstagram: @ jaljillapodcastMusiikki: This work contains Music Track Doug Maxwell Media Right Productions - Heartbeat of the Hood that is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license. Source: https://directory.audio/free-music/ambient/5275-doug-maxwell-media-right-productions -heartbeat-of-the-hoodAuthor: Doug Maxwell Media Right Productions LÄHTEET: Dokumenttisarja: Anni: The Honeymoon Murder jaksot 1-4 (2021)https://www.saflii.org/za/cases/ZAWCHC/2014/188.htmlhttps://magazine.atavist.com/the-honeymoon-murder/https://www.theguardian.com/world/2010/dec/07/shrien-dewani-accused-wife-murderhttps://www.theguardian.com/world/2011/feb/17/dewani-murder-doubts-raised-policehttps://www.theguardian.com/world/2010/dec/19/shrien-dewani-honeymoon-murder-smearshttps://www.theguardian.com/world/2011/may/03/shrien-dewani-incriminated-by-witnesshttps://www.theguardian.com/world/2011/mar/02/anni-dewani-parents-murdered-bridehttps://www.theguardian.com/world/2012/dec/05/anni-dewani-murder-sentenced-lifehttps://www.theguardian.com/world/2012/aug/08/shrien-dewani-accused-wife-murderhttps://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/apr/07/shrien-dewani-extradition-south-africa-honeymoonhttps://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/dec/08/shrien-dewani-profile-lavish-wedding-high-court-murder-trial-south-africahttps://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2014/dec/08/shrien-dewani-is-cleared-of-the-of-his-wife-anni-dewani-live-reactionhttps://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/dec/08/shrien-dewani-trial-what-went-wronghttps://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/dec/08/shrien-dewani-cleared-honeymoon-murderhttps://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/crime/8186282/Honeymoon-murder-Anni-Dewani-profile.htmlhttps://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/features/8627893/Anni-Dewani-her-familys-anguish.htmlhttps://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/africaandindianocean/southafrica/11224183/Shrien-Dewani-told-Anni-their-union-was-not-natural-days-before-she-was-murdered.htmlhttps://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/africaandindianocean/southafrica/11143485/Anni-Dewanis-family-pleads-to-Shrien-Just-tell-us-the-truth.htmlhttps://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/africaandindianocean/southafrica/11216692/Shrien-Dewani-went-shopping-rather-than-attending-blessing-of-Annis-body.htmlhttps://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/africaandindianocean/southafrica/8211562/Shrien-and-Anni-Dewani-the-last-dance.htmlhttps://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/africaandindianocean/southafrica/11142323/Shrien-Dewani-arrives-in-court-for-honeymoon-murder-trial.htmlhttps://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-bristol-13226067https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-bristol-29914835https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-bristol-29707082https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-bristol-29534010https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-bristol-11937170

This week on Thanks for Visiting, we're diving deep into a topic no host wants to deal with—but every host needs to understand: chargebacks.Whether you've faced one before or you're hearing the term for the first time, this episode will equip you with the knowledge to protect your business from costly disputes. We're breaking down what a chargeback is, why it happens, and the difference between when an OTA is the merchant of record and when you are.We'll share:Real-world scenarios where chargebacks occur (including Sarah's firsthand story)9 practical prevention strategies to deter fraud and false disputesHow to set up guest agreements, SOPs, and red-flag awarenessThe reality of winning a chargeback—and why you should always tryWhy this shouldn't stop you from diversifying your booking platformsFrom spotting last-minute fraud attempts to resolving guest conflicts before they escalate, this episode is your playbook for keeping more of your hard-earned revenue where it belongs—in your pocket.Resources Mentioned in this Episode:Stripe – Payment processor used for direct bookings and OTAs like Vrbo and Furnished Finder.Furnished Finder – A popular platform for finding mid-term tenants.Mentioned in this episode:Minoan | Visit MinoanExperience.com and tell them TFV sent you!Booked & Profitable Boot Camp | Get on the waitlist now at thanksforvisiting.com/waitlistBooked & Profitable Boot Camp | Get on the waitlist now at thanksforvisiting.com/waitlistBooked & Profitable Boot Camp | Get on the waitlist now at thanksforvisiting.com/waitlist

In this latest episode of Hotel Moment, Brenna Turpin, Marketing Coordinator at Revinate, explores why traditional points-based loyalty programs are failing modern travelers and how hotels can build experience-driven programs that actually create loyalty. Discover how Ennismore's "Dis-loyalty" program and CitizenM's subscription model are revolutionizing guest retention, plus learn about OTA winback strategies that convert third-party bookers into direct booking loyalists. With 40% of business travelers choosing loyalty programs for personalized experiences, it's time to rethink your approach.

Drs. Alex Crespo and Christian Pean conclude the conversation about the interesting potential use cases of AI in Orthopaedic Trauma. For additional educational resources visit OTA.org

In this episode of STR Like the Best, I sit down with Alex Alioto, Co-Founder and Head of Growth at Whimstay, an OTA built specifically to fill your last-minute and gap-night inventory.We break down why relying solely on Airbnb is like owning a stock portfolio with just one stock, how to think strategically about OTA distribution, and why last-minute travelers aren't just bargain hunters—they're a fast-growing segment that can boost your weekday occupancy.Alex shares practical tips on integrating with Whimstay, avoiding the “race to the bottom” on pricing, and meeting the needs of the next-gen traveler (21–35 year olds booking 8–10 trips a year). We also talk about the importance of focusing on what is working in your business, and the role gratitude and key relationships play in the journey.Whether you're looking to maximize revenue, diversify your booking channels, or simply reframe your mindset as an operator, this episode delivers both tactical strategies and a reminder to enjoy the people you meet along the way.LEARN MY STR INVESTING & STRATEGIES

We're diving into a busy week across the OTA landscape. Booking.com just launched its first U.S. credit card in partnership with Visa and Imprint, and we unpack what this means for direct bookings, loyalty, and whether it can really compete with the big travel cards already in your wallet. We also break down Expedia Group's Q2 earnings, where strong B2B ad performance and international travel lifted their guidance, but Vrbo's continued silence raises some questions. Then we shift to Airbnb's latest financials since rolling out their new services bundle — early check-in, luggage storage, and more — and talk through what kind of platform Airbnb is becoming. Plus, we share our predictions on who Airbnb might acquire next and why as they gear up to deploy their warchest of cash. This episode is brought to you by Guesty! You can join us at GuestyVal in Mexico City by getting your ticket here: https://lnkd.in/gWnfp-Re Follow the Hosts: Wil Slickers – ⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠ Brandy Canaley – ⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠ Jamie Lane – ⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠ Michael Goldin – ⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠ Connect with Skift: LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/skift/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ WhatsApp: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaAL375LikgIXmNPYQ0L/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://facebook.com/skiftnews⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/skiftnews/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Threads: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.threads.net/@skiftnews⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Bluesky: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bsky.app/profile/skiftnews.bsky.social⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/skift⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to ⁠@SkiftNews⁠ and never miss an update from the travel industry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Vuoden 2000 syyskuussa 8-vuotias Zach katosi keskellä yötä sängystään, kun hänen äitinsä oli yöuinnilla taloyhtiön uima-altaassa. Moni on epäillyt äidin kertomusta yön tapahtumista, koska hän lähti uintireissulle ilman kunnollisia varusteita ja jätti asuntonsa oven lukitsematta lähtiessään. * Tiedäthän, että tämä kuuntelemasi jakso on podcastin alkuvaiheilta. Podmessa voit kuunnella kaikki Jäljillä-podcastin viimeisten vuosien jaksot. Lisäksi, uunituoreita jaksoja julkaistaan Podmessa joka viikko, ja mikä parasta – ilman mainoksia. Eli jos tykkäät kuulemastasi ja haluat lisää, sitä löytyy yllin kyllin osoitteesta podme.com. Uusi throwback-jakso julkaistaan joka perjantai. Ota yhteyttä: jaljillapodcast@gmail.comInstagram: @ jaljillapodcastMusiikki: This work contains Music Track Doug Maxwell Media Right Productions - Heartbeat of the Hood that is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license. Source: https://directory.audio/free-music/ambient/5275-doug-maxwell-media-right-productions -heartbeat-of-the-hoodAuthor: Doug Maxwell Media Right Productions LÄHTEET:Kadonneet-dokumenttisarjan jakso “About a Boy” (kausi 8 jakso 8)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FG0nfJERg94&ab_channel=FOX13TampaBayhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lZGF2uokvEU&ab_channel=NewsNationhttps://charleyproject.org/case/zachary-michael-cole-bernhardthttps://www.tampabay.com/archive/2000/09/28/police-boy-s-mother-knows-more/https://www.tampabay.com/archive/2001/10/05/man-faces-40-charges-of-child-pornography/https://www.tampabay.com/archive/2000/10/04/facing-eviction-mother-of-missing-boy-moves/https://www.tampabay.com/news/zachary-bernhardt-case-in-clearwater-to-be-featured-on-missing-persons-show/2324534/https://www.fox13news.com/news/for-zachary-bernhardts-family-nightmare-continues-20-years-laterhttps://www.fox13news.com/news/zachary-bernhardt-missing-child-clearwater-florida-police-searchhttps://www.fox13news.com/news/what-happened-to-zachary-bernhardt-family-police-still-searching-22-years-after-he-vanished-from-clearwaterhttps://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/search-for-zachary-bernhardt-clearwater-cold-case-gets-national-attention/441277832https://www.abcactionnews.com/news/region-pasco/florida-woman-awaits-answers-23-years-after-her-8-year-old-nephew-disappears-in-clearwaterhttps://www.abcactionnews.com/news/region-pinellas/families-still-searching-for-answers-years-after-loved-ones-go-missinghttps://www.newsnationnow.com/missing/missing-zachary-bernardt-clearwater/https://www.missingkids.org/blog/2021/missing-in-the-shadows-of-9-11https://www.baynews9.com/fl/tampa/news/2020/09/14/clearwater-police-use-florida-missing-children-s-day-to-shed-light-on-20-year-old-cold-casehttps://www.pasconewsonline.com/news/tampa-bay-area-news/somebody-out-there-knows-something-21-years-since-zachary-bernhardt-s-disappearance-in-clearwater/article_961551bf-999e-52c3-ba86-53f7f1f710d9.htmlhttps://www.tapatalk.com/groups/usedtobedoe/bernhardt-zachary-m-c-sept-11-2000-t6314-s10.htmlhttps://www.websleuths.com/forums/threads/fl-zachary-michael-cole-bernhardt-8-clearwater-11-sept-2000.11639/

Cũng như nhiều ngành khác, ngành du lịch đang chuyển đổi sâu sắc nhờ sự phát triển của trí tuệ nhân tạo AI. Thị trường AI toàn cầu ứng dụng vào du lịch, trị giá 2,95 tỷ đô la vào năm 2024, đến năm 2030 có thể đạt 13,38 tỷ đô la, theo ước tính của công ty MarketsandMarkets. Trợ lý ảo được hỗ trợ bởi công nghệ AI sẽ đảm nhiệm mọi quy trình liên quan đến du lịch, mang đến những trải nghiệm cực kỳ cá nhân hóa, đồng thời tối ưu hóa chi phí cho khách du lịch. Nhờ công nghệ học máy ( machine learning ) và phân tích dự đoán, trợ lý ảo nay có thể đề xuất các lựa chọn chuyến bay, chỗ ở và phương tiện di chuyển tốt nhất. Không chỉ dựa vào một mô hình duy nhất, trí tuệ nhân tạo đang định hình một mô hình gọi là du lịch kết hợp (hybrid), tức là mô hình mà trong đó đổi mới công nghệ và trải nghiệm của con người kết hợp với nhau để đáp ứng những kỳ vọng đa dạng của du khách. Các công ty du lịch hiện đang tận dụng khối lượng dữ liệu khổng lồ để xác định xu hướng, cải thiện hiệu quả hoạt động và cung cấp các dịch vụ được thiết kế riêng, chẳng hạn như định giá linh hoạt và các chương trình khuyến mãi được cá nhân hóa, nhờ vào công nghệ học máy.  Trợ lý ảo, sử dụng ngôn ngữ tự nhiên (NLP), tạo điều kiện thuận lợi cho việc giao tiếp giữa du khách và nhà cung cấp dịch vụ bằng cách phản hồi nhanh chóng các yêu cầu. Các OTA (đại lý du lịch trực tuyến) đang thử nghiệm công cụ tìm kiếm bằng giọng nói (hội thoại ) để làm cho tương tác trở nên tự nhiên, trôi chảy và trực quan hơn, gần như là một cuộc trò chuyện thực sự giữa con người.  Triển lãm công nghệ VivaTech 2025 tại Paris lần đầu tiên đã dành hẳn một khu vực cho các công ty du lịch, giới thiệu những ứng dụng công nghệ mới, đặc biệt là công nghệ trí tuệ nhân tạo, trong ngành này. Tootbus, một công ty con chuyên về các tour tham quan của công ty giao thông công cộng Paris RATP Dev, đã cho ra mắt Tootie, hướng dẫn viên du lịch đàm thoại được hỗ trợ bởi AI. Công ty quản lý du lịch Navan thì giới thiệu toàn bộ ứng dụng AI “tất cả trong một”, hỗ trợ khách du lịch trong suốt chuyến đi và hỗ trợ các giám đốc tài chính trong việc quản lý chi phí đi công tác của nhân viên.  Cũng tại triển lãm Vivatech, công ty lữ hành TUI France đã trình làng một trợ lý ảo sử dụng trí tuệ nhân tạo để hỗ trợ trực tiếp cho nhân viên bán hàng tại các đại lý của công ty. Công cụ AI này, hiểu được ngôn ngữ tự nhiên, sẽ giúp truy xuất thông tin để tối ưu hóa trải nghiệm của khách hàng. Cho đến nay, việc tìm kiếm và so sánh các sản phẩm tốn rất nhiều thời gian, đòi hỏi nhân viên đại lý phải tự thu thập thông tin từ nhiều nguồn.  Với công cụ mới này, dựa trên các câu hỏi bằng ngôn ngữ tự nhiên, nhân viên đại lý sẽ có thể nhận được mô tả phòng đầy đủ, hành trình chi tiết cho các tour du lịch, thông tin về chỗ ở, thậm chí cả thủ tục du lịch (hộ chiếu, tiêm chủng). Nhờ đó, đại lý có thể tạo bảng so sánh nhiều sản phẩm chỉ trong vài giây.  Với tác nhân tăng cường này, TUI France đang giới thiệu một khía cạnh mới trong việc xây dựng yêu cầu của khách hàng, đó là tìm kiếm trải nghiệm. Ra mắt chính thức vào tháng 12, tính năng này cho phép các tác nhân tìm kiếm chuyến đi dựa trên các tiêu chí trải nghiệm cụ thể, ngay cả khi khách hàng chưa chọn một điểm đến nào.  Trả lời RFI Việt ngữ tại triển lãm Vivatech, ông Julien Lange, Giám đốc Digital Factory của công ty TUI France, giải thích:  “Tìm kiếm trải nghiệm là nền tảng mà chúng tôi đã xây dựng tại công ty TUI France. Nhân viên đại lý du lịch hỏi khách hàng về trải nghiệm mà họ mong muốn. Thay vì chọn điểm đến, trước hết chúng tôi xem xét cách thức đáp ứng những mong muốn của khách hàng. Ví dụ, một khách hàng nói: "Trải nghiệm mà tôi mong muốn trong kỳ nghỉ của mình là băng qua sa mạc trên lưng lạc đà và sau đó lái xe 4x4." Chúng tôi nhập yêu cầu này bằng ngôn ngữ tự nhiên và hiển thị danh sách các sản phẩm của TUI France, chẳng hạn như các trung tâm nghỉ dưỡng có cung cấp loại hình du ngoạn hoặc tour du lịch như mong muốn của khách, mà không cần phải thông qua các công cụ tìm kiếm khác nhau.  Chúng tôi đã tạo ra một đại lý ảo, mới được đưa ra sử dụng gần đây. Ta có thể trao đổi với đại lý ảo này bằng ngôn ngữ tự nhiên hoặc đăng nhập các mong muốn du lịch. Chúng tôi có thể sử dụng lại trải nghiệm tìm kiếm, nhưng thay vì chỉ có hình thu nhỏ của sản phẩm, sẽ có phần mô tả sản phẩm bằng giọng nói. Ta có thể yêu cầu những thông tin chi tiết hơn, so sánh sản phẩm, như vậy các nhân viên đại lý du lịch không phải tìm kiếm trên nhiều cổng thông tin khác nhau mà vẫn có thông tin ngay lập tức và có thể phản hồi khách hàng ngay lập tức.  Chúng tôi cũng có thể tiến xa hơn, tức là nếu khách hàng muốn biết ngay các thủ tục xuất nhập cảnh là gì? Cần phải tiêm những loại vắc-xin nào? Chúng tôi có thông tin trực tiếp từ những nguồn đáng tin cậy, chẳng hạn như trang mạng của bộ Ngoại giao Pháp diplomatie.gouv, cộng với những thông tin chúng tôi có riêng. Một khi có đầy đủ những thông tin đó, nhân viên đại lý du lịch sẽ trao đổi với khách hàng. Nếu khách hàng muốn có tất cả thông tin chi tiết đó, chúng tôi sẽ gửi qua email cho khách hàng.”  Nói chung, trợ lý ảo sử dụng trí tuệ nhân tạo là một trợ thủ rất đắc lực cho các nhân viên đại lý du lịch của TUI France, cung cấp một lựa chọn ban đầu về các sản phẩm có thể phù hợp với trải nghiệm mà khách hàng mong đợi. Tuy nhiên, công cụ này còn cần phải được bổ sung các dữ liệu khác, như giá cả và tình trạng sẵn có của các sản phẩm. Ông Julien Lange cho biết:  “Nhân viên đại lý du lịch nói chung nắm rất rành các trung tâm nghỉ dưỡng như Lookéa hay Marmara của công ty TUI France. Tour du lịch thì phức tạp hơn một chút. Tour du lịch thì có rất nhiều và cung cấp rất nhiều thứ, chúng tôi không thể có đầy đủ những thông tin chi tiết. Trước tiên, nhân viên đại lý du lịch sẽ đưa ra những đề xuất dựa trên những gì họ biết, nhưng sau đó họ có thể đi xa hơn bằng cách đăng nhập yêu cầu của khách hàng và xem có những sản phẩm gì khác.  Cho  nên, xét về khả năng tìm kiếm và độ chính xác, khách hàng sẽ cảm thấy chúng tôi thực sự đáp ứng yêu cầu của họ. Tất cả những gì liên quan đến thủ tục xuất nhập cảnh, tiêm chủng, chúng tôi cung cấp cho khách hàng thông tin đầy đủ nhất có thể, dựa trên những cơ sở dữ liệu, mà chúng tôi phải cập nhật mỗi ngày. Vì vậy, nếu sản phẩm mới ra mắt, chúng tôi sẽ có chúng trong hệ thống ngay ngày hôm sau. Như vậy chúng tôi luôn có những dữ liệu mới cho mỗi sản phẩm.  Hiện giờ chúng tôi vẫn chưa có tất cả dữ liệu về giá cả và tình trạng sẵn có của các sản phẩm. Nhưng chúng tôi sẽ sớm có những dữ liệu đó. Một khách hàng có thể đến một đại lý du lịch và nói: "Tôi đang muốn đi đâu đó, nhưng chưa biết nơi nào. Tôi thực sự muốn đi du lịch trong sa mạc và ngủ qua đêm trong lều trại. Ngân sách của tôi là 4.000 euro cho hai người. Đại lý của các ông những sản phẩm gì cho tháng 7?". Sau khi được cung cấp những thông tin đó, hệ thống sẽ có thể đề xuất các sản phẩm, có thể là các trung tâm nghỉ dưỡng Lookéa, Marmara, hoặc là các tour du lịch New Frontiers.  Nhân viên đại lý ảo hiện đã có mặt tại toàn bộ  207 đại lý của TUI France. Những dữ liệu về giá cả và tình trạng sẵn có sẽ được bổ sung trước cuối tháng 9. Tôi cam kết như vậy!”  Trí tuệ nhân tạo còn được sử dụng để tự động hóa việc sản xuất những video quảng cáo du lịch đưa khách hàng đi thẳng vào trải nghiệm mà họ mong muốn. Đó chính là sáng kiến của một công ty khởi nghiệp mang tên Projo, được sáng lập dưới sự bảo trợ của công ty TUI. Trả lời RFI Việt ngữ tại triển lãm Vivatech 2025, ông Fabien Roques, sáng lập viên của Projo, cho biết: “Chúng tôi sản xuất video tự động cho ngành du lịch. Cụ thể là chúng tôi dựa trên video giới thiệu du lịch được phát trên trang mạng của công ty lữ hành để chuyển thành nhiều video khác nhau thích ứng với mọi đường hướng truyền thông của công ty đó. Đó có thể là phim quảng cáo trên các mạng xã hội, các trang bán hàng với một đoạn video trình bày những sản phẩm du lịch. Ví dụ, một nhân viên tiếp thị, chẳng hạn như trong công ty TUI, truy cập giao diện Projo. Projo sẽ tự động trích xuất nội dung từ trang bán hàng đã chọn để tạo ra sản phẩm du lịch. Từ những sản phẩm đó, nó sẽ kích hoạt việc sản xuất tự động một hoặc nhiều video với các định dạng đã được chọn.  Sau đó, trên giao diện chỉnh sửa Projo, ta có thể thực hiện các điều chỉnh nếu muốn, như thay thế, cắt bỏ một cảnh quay, hoặc điều chỉnh giọng nói, rồi xuất video này và sử dụng trên bất kỳ kênh truyền thông nào.  Hiện giờ, nguồn nội dung video chính mà chúng tôi sử dụng trong quá trình chỉnh sửa là cái mà chúng tôi gọi là cơ sở dữ liệu stock. Đây là những cơ sở dữ liệu có rất nhiều ảnh và video, và trí tuệ nhân tạo của chúng tôi sẽ tìm kiếm nội dung phù hợp với chuyến đi. Với những video được sản xuất thông qua Projo, chúng tôi có thể thực sự đưa khách hàng vào thẳng trải nghiệm du lịch của họ.  Chúng tôi đã thấy sự gia tăng đáng kể về tỷ lệ nhấp chuột trên các chiến dịch quảng cáo sử dụng video, thu hút khách hàng nhiều hơn so với nội dung cố định. Đây là những video nhắm mục tiêu nhiều hơn, nghĩa là chúng tôi sẽ có thể thực sự tạo ra một loạt video cho mỗi sản phẩm du lịch, điều mà trước đây không hẳn là dễ dàng.  Chúng ta có thể hình dung ra một loại sản phẩm mang tính cá nhân hơn, ví dụ, một cặp đôi muốn đến Tanzania vào tháng 6, chúng ta sẽ có thể gửi cho họ một video tương ứng với trải nghiệm mà họ mong muốn. Nếu đó là một chuyến đi khá lãng mạn, sẽ có video giải thích cho họ nên đem theo những gì trong vali. Có rất nhiều thông tin mà chúng ta có thể truyền tải thông qua video, thú vị hơn nhiều so với việc chỉ gửi một tệp PDF. Chúng ta sẽ đưa cặp ấy thẳng vào trải nghiệm và đưa ra những lời khuyên thiết thực cho chuyến đi.” Tại Hoa Kỳ, các công ty du lịch đã và đang tích hợp các đại lý ảo như Open Source Operator. Xu hướng này dự kiến sẽ nhanh chóng lan rộng sang châu Âu, làm thay đổi sâu sắc cách thức tổ chức du lịch. Tuy nhiên, AI sẽ không thay thế con người mà đang trở thành một đối tác chủ chốt, cải thiện tính linh hoạt, cá nhân hóa và tính bền vững của trải nghiệm. Tương lai của du lịch sẽ dựa trên sự cân bằng giữa đổi mới công nghệ và chuyên môn của con người, hướng đến những hành trình ngày càng phong phú và hấp dẫn hơn.

Host Dr. Alex Crespo chats with Dr. Christian Pean about the potential of AI in Orthopedic Trauma in part 1 of this 2 part series. For additional educational resources visit OTA.org

In this episode of 10,000 Feet, host Richelle Lentz is joined by Rick Krause from Vervint and Daniel Gross from AWS to explore the evolving landscape of connected products and IoT platforms. Together, they unpack the journey from early, DIY-style IoT implementations to today's scalable, secure, and cloud-native solutions powered by AWS. The conversation dives deep into the triggers that signal it's time to migrate—like cost inefficiencies, security vulnerabilities, and limited access to data—and outlines practical strategies for replatforming, including phased rollouts, OTA updates, chaos testing, and blue/green deployments.Listeners will also hear about modernization as a stepping stone for organizations not yet ready for full migration, with tips on optimizing device messaging, leveraging edge processing, and enhancing user experience. Real-world anecdotes, like hacked crosswalks and connected coffee makers, bring the discussion to life while emphasizing the importance of security, interoperability, and customer value. Whether you're managing a growing IoT fleet or just beginning to rethink your platform strategy, this episode offers actionable insights to help future-proof your connected product ecosystem.

- Volvo OTA Causes Brake Defect - Tesla Sales Down in China... Again - Tesla Brand Loyalty Below Chevy - Elon Musk Gets $27 Billion Pay Package - BMW iX3 Has Impressive Specs - Foxconn Sells Lordstown Plant - CATL Takes Battery Swaps to Rental Cars - U.S. SAAR Hits 16.9 Million in July - U.S. Gasoline Use Declining - Autoline Poll Results

- Volvo OTA Causes Brake Defect - Tesla Sales Down in China... Again - Tesla Brand Loyalty Below Chevy - Elon Musk Gets $27 Billion Pay Package - BMW iX3 Has Impressive Specs - Foxconn Sells Lordstown Plant - CATL Takes Battery Swaps to Rental Cars - U.S. SAAR Hits 16.9 Million in July - U.S. Gasoline Use Declining - Autoline Poll Results

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This week, the Dr. thOTs duo grab some time with the very busy Christine Gunningle, program director of Durham Tech's OTA program and educator extraordinaire. She pops off with personal stories and pedagogical pointers, positioning OTA programs as clear launch pads for amazing practitioners. The educators discuss classroom strategies, accessibility, and what OT programs can learn from OTA education and approaches! Highlights include: OTA programs getting their flowers, Christine getting real about occupation, and someone licking a handrail.

Kun Sherri Rasmussen löydettiin kuolleena asunnostaan Los Angelesista vuonna 1986, Los Angelesin poliisi oli varma, että kyseessä oli pieleen mennyt murtokeikka. Alueella oli tapahtunut muitakin asuntomurtoja ja rikospaikan yksityiskohdat viittasivat murtoon. Sherrin isä oli kuitenkin heti tyttärensä murhan jälkeen sitä mieltä, että teoria murtovarkaasta oli väärä ja poliisin pitäisi kohdistaa tutkimukset aivan toisaalle. * Tiedäthän, että tämä kuuntelemasi jakso on podcastin alkuvaiheilta. Podmessa voit kuunnella kaikki Jäljillä-podcastin viimeisten vuosien jaksot. Lisäksi, uunituoreita jaksoja julkaistaan Podmessa joka viikko, ja mikä parasta – ilman mainoksia. Eli jos tykkäät kuulemastasi ja haluat lisää, sitä löytyy yllin kyllin osoitteesta podme.com. Uusi throwback-jakso julkaistaan joka perjantai. Ota yhteyttä: jaljillapodcast@gmail.comInstagram: @ jaljillapodcastMusiikki: This work contains Music Track Doug Maxwell Media Right Productions - Heartbeat of the Hood that is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license. Source: https://directory.audio/free-music/ambient/5275-doug-maxwell-media-right-productions -heartbeat-of-the-hoodAuthor: Doug Maxwell Media Right Productions LÄHTEET:People Magazine Investigates-dokumenttisarjan jakso “Once Bitten” (kausi 2, jakso 5, 2017)48 hours-dokumenttisarjan jakso “One of their own” (kausi 23, jakso 32, 2010)https://caselaw.findlaw.com/court/ca-court-of-appeal/1707766.htmlhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t5ljpPTNvCM&ab_channel=Trials%26Tribulationshttps://www.theatlantic.com/video/archive/2011/05/good-cop-bad-cop/238579/https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2011/06/the-lazarus-file/308499/https://www.vanityfair.com/culture/2012/07/lapd-lazurus-murder-mystery-killerhttps://lamag.com/crimeinla/in-plain-sight1https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2023-11-16/stephanie-lazarus-as-a-cop-killed-ex-boyfriends-wife-now-recommended-for-parolehttps://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2009-jun-10-me-stephanie-lazarus10-story.htmlhttps://www.latimes.com/local/la-xpm-2012-feb-16-la-me-0216-lapd-trial-20120215-story.htmlhttps://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2009-jun-09-me-detective-murder9-story.htmlhttps://www.latimes.com/books/la-et-jc-matthew-mcgough-interview-20190503-story.htmlhttps://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2010-nov-23-la-me-lapd-lazarus-discarded-gun-story.htmlhttps://www.latimes.com/local/la-xpm-2012-mar-09-la-me-0309-lapd-verdict-20120308-story.htmlhttps://www.latimes.com/local/la-xpm-2012-mar-06-la-me-lapd-trial-20120305-story.htmlhttps://www.latimes.com/archives/blogs/la-now/story/2013-02-25/parents-of-woman-killed-by-ex-lapd-cop-stephanie-lazarus-cant-suehttps://www.cbsnews.com/news/48-hours-behind-the-murder-case-against-lapd-detective-stephanie-lazarus/https://www.cbsnews.com/losangeles/news/parents-of-woman-murdered-by-lapd-officer-cant-sue-department/https://www.cbsnews.com/news/stephanie-lazarus-former-lapd-detective-sentenced-to-27-years-to-life-in-prison-for-1986-murder/https://www.cbsnews.com/news/bite-mark-dna-tie-lapd-detective-to-1986-murder/https://www.cbsnews.com/losangeles/news/former-lapd-detective-to-be-sentenced-in-1986-love-triangle-murder/https://www.cbsnews.com/losangeles/news/murder-trial-begins-monday-against-former-lapd-detective/https://www.cbsnews.com/losangeles/news/verdict-reached-in-murder-trial-of-former-lapd-detective/https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/stephanie-lazarus-sherri-rasmussen-lapd-detective-murder-parole-rcna129130

Drs. Malcolm DeBaun and Suman Medda discuss the many fixation options in the management of geriatric distal femur fractures.  For additional educational resources visit OTA.org

Last time we spoke about Operation Downfall. The Allies, under General Krueger, initiated a decisive campaign to clear the Japanese from Luzon. As they faced the entrenched Shobu Group, challenges included treacherous terrain and a resilient enemy. Simultaneously, Japan braced for an invasion, mobilizing reinforcements and devising defensive strategies to ward off the impending Allied assault. As July approached, General Yamashita's forces prepared to execute a final breakout, but progress was hampered by relentless guerrilla attacks and adverse weather conditions. With Operation Downfall looming, Allied troops focused on strategic landings in Kyushu and Honshu, driven by a relentless determination to defeat the Japanese militarily. The intense battles of Luzon became a precursor to this monumental operation, marking a turning point in the Pacific War.  This episode is The Siege of Japan 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.  Boy I have been waiting a long time to come to this point. One of the most significant events in human history that deeply affects us to this very day. Nuclear war is as much a threat today as it was during the cold war. The dropping of the Atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki were deeply complicated events fraught with issues of morality. It goes without saying whether or not the bombs needed to be dropped, their actual impact on the surrender of Japan and so forth are still issues hotly debated to this very day. I have spoken on the issue countless times on my personal channel and podcast, but I figure to do this subject justice I will create a full episode for it. Thus in this episode we are going to just cover what happened, but rest assured I will come back to this later on. As we last explored, following the successful invasion of Luzon in the Philippines, along with the fall of Iwo Jima and Okinawa, American forces began preparing for the final invasion of the Japanese Home Islands. This operation was codenamed Operation Downfall. One key initiative leading up to this invasion was a comprehensive air-sea blockade and bombardment campaign against Japan itself. Previously, we detailed the extensive firebombing and precision bombing efforts executed by General LeMay's 21st Bomber Command. However, during this crucial period, the B-29 Superfortress bombers undertook a distinct operation under the codename Starvation. This single operation would be one of the largest factors that contributed to the surrender of Japan and its one most people have never heard of. In July 1944, Admiral Chester W. Nimitz proposed a bold plan to use B-29 Superfortress bombers to mine the waterways surrounding the Japanese Home Islands. Although Generals Henry H. Arnold and Walter Hansell expressed concerns that this mining campaign could distract from the B-29's primary role as a strategic bombardment aircraft, they eventually agreed to assign one bomber group to focus on aerial mining when conditions permitted. On December 22, Hansell's 21st Bomber Command was directed to formulate a naval mining program aimed at executing between 150 to 200 sorties each month, which was set to begin in April 1945. However, by this time, General Curtis LeMay had taken command of the 21st Bomber Command. LeMay was notably enthusiastic about the idea and successfully recommended to Washington an upgraded mining program that aimed to deploy up to 1,500 mines each month using a full B-29 wing. LeMay viewed aerial mining in a different light than Arnold or Hansell, seeing it as a vital extension of strategic bombing. He recognized that most of Japan's war production materials, as well as a significant portion of its food supplies, were imported from regions such as China, Southeast Asia, and the Dutch East Indies. Japan's industrial heartland is primarily found on Honshu, its largest and most industrialized island, while Shikoku, another island, also lacks essential resources such as iron ore and high-quality coal. These crucial materials were sourced from Kyushu and Hokkaido, both of which are other Japanese islands. All these resources were transported by sea, so without easy access to raw materials, Japan's industrial output would come to a grinding halt. The only aircraft capable of deploying mines effectively where they were needed were the B-29s. Areas such as the Inland Sea, the Sea of Japan, and the Korean Peninsula were out of reach for other Allied aircraft. Additionally, Allied submarines could only venture into these perilous waters with great risk. Notably, about 80% of Japan's merchant fleet utilized the Shimonoseki Strait, a critical waterway that separates Kyushu from Honshu. Understanding the strategic advantage of closing this strait, LeMay decided to allocate an entire wing of B-29s specifically to mine this vital route. Brigadier General John Davies commanded the 313th Bombardment Wing, tasked with deploying approximately 2,000 naval mines each month into Japanese waters. The primary goals of this operation were to prevent essential raw materials and food supplies from reaching the Home Islands, hinder the supply and mobilization of Japanese military forces, and disrupt transportation routes in the Inland Sea of Japan. Between March 27 and April 12, Davies' bombers targeted key enemy shipping bases located in Kure, Sasebo, and Hiroshima. They also focused on the Shimonoseki Strait, a narrow and strategically important waterway that links the Inland Sea with the Tsushima Strait. Notably, after these attacks, this strait was successfully closed for two weeks. On May 3 and 5, the 313th Bombardment Wing laid down a total of 1,422 mines in the waters surrounding the Shimonoseki Strait, as well as near major urban centers like Tokyo, Nagoya, Kobe, and Osaka. These efforts aimed to severely disrupt maritime commerce between Japan's major industrial areas. Just a week later, the minefields expanded from the Shimonoseki Strait to include Kyushu, the southernmost of Japan's four main islands, and northwest Honshu, the largest island containing Tokyo. By the end of that month, these mines were proving remarkably effective, accounting for the sinking of more ships than Japanese submarines. In fact, within the Shimonoseki Strait alone, 113 ships had been sunk. Between June 7 and July 8, American forces expanded and fortified minefields along the western coast of Japan while also replenishing the existing minefields in the Shimonoseki Strait and the Inland Sea. During this effort, they successfully laid a total of 3,542 mines across 14 missions. The "total blockade" officially commenced on July 9 and continued until the end of the war. Throughout this period, American forces executed 474 sorties, dropping another 3,746 mines that replenished existing minefields and extended coverage to harbors in Korea. In total, Brigadier General Davies conducted 46 missions that laid down 26 minefields containing 12,135 mines. Remarkably, only 15 B-29s were lost during these operations. In turn, the mines accounted for the sinking or damaging of 670 Japanese ships, with a total loss of 1.25 million tons. This mining campaign effectively strangled Japanese industry, as the denial of essential raw materials to factories proved more disruptive than the direct bombing of the plants themselves.  Despite the clear vulnerability of Japan's economy to disruptions in coastal shipping, Japanese authorities were alarmingly unprepared to address the threat posed by air-dropped mines. By August 1945, Japan had committed 349 ships and 20,000 personnel to counter the Starvation campaign, but these efforts were overwhelmingly ineffective. The shipping crisis escalated to such a degree that searchlights and anti-aircraft batteries were redeployed from urban centers to defend expected mining targets. Additionally, suicide boats were employed in desperate attempts to clear the minefields. Royal Navy historian S.W. Roskill commented on the situation, stating, “The blockade had, in fact, been far more successful than we realized at the time. Although submarines initially played a critical role in enforcing the blockade, it was the air-laid mines that ultimately strangled Japan.” Japanese officials shared this assessment. A director from a Tokyo steel company reflected on the situation, noting that the denial of essential raw materials to factories caused far greater disruption than the direct bombing of the plants themselves. This contradicted the views of US Army Air Forces experts back in Washington. In a striking remark after the war, a Japanese minesweeping officer told American forces, “The result of B-29 mining was so effective against shipping that it eventually starved the country. You could have likely shortened the war by starting this campaign earlier.” Meanwhile, General LeMay continued his firebombing campaign against Japan. By the end of May, urban areas around Tokyo Bay had been devastated, prompting the 21st Bomber Command to shift focus westward toward the densely populated industrial complexes lining Osaka Bay. On June 1, 521 B-29s were dispatched to bomb industrial targets situated along the Yodo River, with an escort of 148 P-51 fighters. Unfortunately, an undetected thunderstorm struck en route, which meant only 27 P-51s reached Osaka, while another 27 crashed, and the remaining fighters had to return to Iwo Jima. Despite these complications, the B-29s bombed from altitudes ranging between 18,000 and 28,500 feet, successfully dropping 2,788 tons of incendiary bombs on Osaka. The attack resulted in the burning of 3.15 square miles, destroying 136,107 houses and 4,222 factories. Four days later, on June 3, 530 unescorted B-29 Superfortresses launched a bombing raid on the city of Kobe. Of those, 473 aircraft targeted the city, resulting in the destruction of 4.35 square miles. This devastating strike led to the demolition of 51,399 buildings, while another 928 suffered significant damage. The raid, however, came with losses, as 11 bombers were downed, and 176 were damaged in the operation. On June 7, 449 B-29s returned to Osaka. Despite facing heavy cloud cover that restricted visibility, they managed to burn an additional 2.21 square miles of the city, destroying another 55,333 buildings.  By the conclusion of General Curtis LeMay's maximum-effort area bombing campaign, the six most significant industrial cities in Japan, Tokyo, Nagoya, Kobe, Osaka, Yokohama, and Kawasaki, had been left in ruins. Major factories were either destroyed or severely damaged, while thousands of smaller household and feeder industrial units were consumed by flames. Casualty figures surged into six figures, leaving millions of people homeless. The evacuation of survivors further complicated efforts to secure labor for the factories that remained operational. Japan's air-raid protection system proved woefully inadequate to withstand a protracted siege by very heavy bombers. The system lacked sufficient organization, trained personnel, shelters, fire-fighting equipment, and facilities for relief and evacuation. Additionally, there was a significant deficiency in civilian indoctrination regarding emergency procedures. Under the relentless pressure of repeated major attacks, local Air Raid Precaution organizations collapsed, adding strain to an already overburdened imperial government. Japanese civilians, who had been conditioned by victory propaganda, displayed little of the discipline that helped German citizens endure years of aerial bombardment. As news of military defeats and the impact of B-29 precision strikes filtered into the great cities, residents began to lose confidence in their leaders' ability to protect them or care for the victims of the attacks. Abe Motoki, the Minister of Home Affairs at the time, later remarked, “I believe that after the raids on Tokyo on May 23-24, 1945, civilian defense measures in that city, as well as in other parts of Japan, were considered a futile effort.” Regarding the operational cost of this campaign for the 21st Bomber Command, it was not considered excessively burdensome. Over the course of 17 maximum-effort incendiary attacks, LeMay dispatched a total of 6,960 B-29s, which dropped 41,592 tons of bombs. The losses amounted to 136 B-29s, averaging only 1.9% of the sorties, a rate significantly lower than what had been endured in earlier months, and quite acceptable by the standards of conventional strategic bombing. Meteorologists predicted that the summer monsoon would keep Japan's skies covered with clouds for most of the upcoming months, from June to August. As a result, LeMay shifted strategies under what became known as the Empire Plan. This approach prioritized targeting industrial and military sites during daylight hours when the weather permitted, while secondary cities that had sufficient industrial capability became targets for nighttime area attacks. This change meant that since no single target warranted a full four-wing maximum effort, multiple missions could be scheduled in a single day. Accordingly, on June 9, 110 B-29s attacked three aircraft factories located in Narao, Atsuta, and Akashi. The strikes successfully destroyed the factories in Narao and Atsuta, but an unfortunate miscalculation led to the bombing of the town near Akashi. The following day, June 10, a force of 280 B-29s, escorted by 107 P-51 Mustang fighters, targeted six distinct sites in the Tokyo Bay area. The mission yielded significant results, with all targets sustaining heavy damage. Finally, on June 15, 516 B-29s were dispatched for one last firebombing raid against Osaka and the neighboring city of Amagasaki. In this combined assault, 444 bombers dropped over 1,350 tons of incendiary bombs, incinerating an additional 1.9 square miles in Osaka and more than half a square mile in Amagasaki. Starting on June 17, General Curtis LeMay's firebombing campaigns began to focus on medium-sized secondary cities across Japan. On that day, 477 B-29 Superfortresses targeted the cities of Omuta, Hamamatsu, Yokkaichi, and Kagoshima, burning a combined total of six square miles in these urban areas. The success of this initial multi-target mission ensured the continuation of the program, establishing an operational pattern that would remain standard during the final weeks of the war. In total, multiple incendiary attacks were conducted on sixteen occasions, averaging about two missions per week. Between June 17 and August 14, American forces carried out 8,014 sorties, dropping a staggering 54,184 tons of incendiaries across 58 secondary cities. On June 22, 446 B-29s were dispatched to strike six targets located in southern Honshu, including the crucial Kure Naval Arsenal. In this mission, 382 bombers released 2,103 tons of bombs, inflicting heavy damage to these essential manufacturing facilities. Just four days later, on June 26, a force of 510 B-29s, accompanied by 148 P-51 Mustang escorts, targeted locations in southern Honshu and the nearby island of Shikoku. However, dense clouds over much of the area complicated assembly and forced many aircraft to attack targets of opportunity individually or in small groups. As a result, adverse weather conditions would delay subsequent daytime raids until July 24.  In the coordinated strike program that commenced in June, the decision to focus on either the Empire Plan or urban industrial targets was largely influenced by weather conditions. As the program took shape, the 315th Bombardment Wing (VH) became available for combat operations. This wing operated somewhat independently from the other bomber units, with its activities significantly guided by the specialized equipment of its aircraft. Authorized for deployment in the Pacific in December 1944, the 315th settled at Northwest Field, Guam, during May and June. Its commander, Brigadier General Frank A. Armstrong, Jr., was a seasoned veteran of the strategic air offensive against Germany. The B-29s of the 315th Wing differed in two key respects from those of other units. They were equipped with the AN/APQ-7 (Eagle) radar, a sophisticated radar system designed for bombing, instead of the conventional AN/APQ-13 radar. The latter had primarily served as a navigational aid. While crews had become adept at using the AN/APQ-13 for night or poor-weather bombing, it lacked the precision necessary for accurate strikes. The Eagle radar, however, offered significantly greater definition and, although it required a long bomb run averaging seventy miles, this was not considered a serious hindrance in the tactical context of Japan. To further enhance its night-bombing capabilities, the Superfortresses had been stripped of all armament except for the tail gun. This modification, along with the Eagle radar, clearly marked the 315th as a dedicated night-bombing unit. There were various proposals for the use of these specially equipped B-29s, including high-altitude bombing, area bombing, and aerial mining. However, by the time the 315th Wing was ready for combat, the 313th Bombardment Wing had already gained proficiency in aerial mining, while all wings had become adept at area bombing using the AN/APQ-13. Training for the 315th had focused heavily on night radar tactics, with less emphasis on visual bombing and daytime formation flights. It was evident that if the Eagle radar was to undergo a thorough scientific evaluation, it should be tested against a specific set of targets that were preferably large in size and located along the coastline. In the view of the 21st Bomber Command, the oil industry met these requirements perfectly. The 315th Bombardment Wing initiated its specialized campaign on June 26 with a targeted strike against the Utsube Oil Refinery in Yokkaichi, the top-priority target. By August 14, the wing had conducted 15 additional missions against a total of 10 targets, which included various petroleum refineries and synthetic plants, such as the Maruzen Oil Company in Wakayama, Mitsubishi Oil Company in Kawasaki, and Nippon Oil Company plants spread across Akita, Kansai, Kudamatsu, and Amagasaki, as well as the Imperial Fuel Industry Company in Ube and Toa Fuel Industry in Wakayama. During the campaign, the 315th Wing dispatched a total of 1,200 B-29s, 1,095 of which successfully bombed their primary targets, dropping 9,084 tons of 500-pound general-purpose bombs deemed particularly effective against the scattered installations. The increase in bomb load capacity was made possible by stripping the planes of unnecessary equipment and conducting bombing missions individually at night. As the crews gained experience, they were able to increase the average weight carried from 14,631 pounds during the first mission to 20,684 pounds by August 9. Despite concerns about safety from removing most of the aircraft's armaments, only four planes were lost and 66 sustained damage throughout the campaign. The 20th Air Force estimated that the B-29 attacks led to the destruction of approximately 6 million barrels of tank storage capacity, and the United States Strategic Bombing Survey (USSBS) reported that refining capacity had been reduced from 90,000 barrels a day in December 1941 to around 17,000 barrels. However, the strategic impact was more apparent than real, as many storage tanks were empty and refinery production had fallen to just 4% of capacity before the very heavy bomber campaign began. The lack of precise intelligence regarding the state of Japan's economy had justified the emphasis on the oil program as a form of reinsurance. Nevertheless, the blockade had effectively severed the nation's oil resources, resulting in tankers remaining idle at the docks. On July 1, Admiral Halsey's 3rd Fleet departed San Pedro Bay to initiate the first preliminary strikes in preparation for Operation Olympic. This operation involved battleships and heavy cruisers conducting surface bombardments of industrial targets in eastern Japan, while lighter forces performed anti-shipping sweeps along the coast. Additionally, a fleet of submarines advanced ahead of Admiral McCain's Task Force 38 to eliminate picket boats and establish lifeguard positions. At 18:15 on July 9, the force began its 25-knot approach toward the Home Islands, launching its first strikes against the Tokyo area at 04:00 on July 10. A total of 1,732 sorties were executed, targeting locations from Koriyama to Hamamatsu, dropping 454 tons of bombs and 1,648 rockets over Honshu with negligible opposition. American airmen reported the destruction of 109 enemy aircraft and damage to 231 during these strikes.   Following this, Halsey's fleet moved north to bombard Hokkaido and northern Honshu, which were beyond the effective range of the B-29s and had previously evaded attack. At 05:59 on July 14, Rear-Admiral John Shafroth's Bombardment Group Able, consisting primarily of three battleships and two heavy cruisers, was tasked with attacking the Kamaishi Works of the Japan Iron Company. By midday, Shafroth's forces had opened fire on Kamaishi, marking the first surface bombardment of Japan by a hostile fleet in over 80 years. Between 12:10 and 14:19, a total of 802 16-inch shells, 728 8-inch shells, and 825 5-inch shells were expended, setting the town ablaze as key industrial and residential targets were hit and resulting in the sinking of one oil tanker, two barges, and one small ship in the harbor. Simultaneously, McCain's carriers closed to within 80 nautical miles of Japan, launching 1,391 sorties against Hokkaido and northern Honshu to target railways, shipping, and airfields, again facing only light resistance. In the ensuing strikes, American planes sank over 50,000 tons of shipping and naval craft, including the destroyer Tachibana, four minesweepers, eight naval auxiliaries, and around 20 merchant vessels, with significant losses occurring at Muroran and Hakodate. In addition, 25 enemy planes were destroyed, while American losses totaled 24 aircraft and 17 airmen, about half of whom were lost in combat. Task Force 38 launched another assault on July 15, executing 966 combat sorties that dropped 355 tons of bombs and expended 2,093 rockets. This operation resulted in the sinking of 65 vessels and damaging 128 others, as well as the destruction of 48 locomotives and damage to 28. Widespread destruction was inflicted on several facilities, particularly the Aomori–Hakodate railcar ferry system, which transported 30% of the coal between Hokkaido and Honshu. The strikes devastated the ferry system, sinking eight ferries, beaching eight more, and damaging two. In total, 70 auxiliary sailing colliers were sunk, and 11 were damaged, along with 10 steel freighters lost and 7 damaged. The ferry strikes were the brainchild of Halsey's operations officer, Captain Ralph “Rollo” Wilson. “When the first action reports began to sift in,” Halsey related: He snatched them up and pored over them; the ferries were not mentioned. Later reports also ignored them. Rollo was sulking and cursing when the final reports arrived. I heard him whistle and saw him beam. “Six ferries sunk!” he said. “Pretty soon we'll have ‘em moving their stuff by oxcarts and skiffs!”  Additionally, 20 city blocks in Kushiro were razed. The most significant outcome of these operations was the virtual severance of Hokkaido from Honshu. By the end of the raids, Halsey's 3rd Fleet had achieved the sinking of 140 ships and small craft, damaging 235 others, and destroying 38 planes while damaging 46. Meanwhile, Rear-Admiral Oscar Badger's Bombardment Group Baker, composed of three battleships, two light cruisers, and eight destroyers, was assigned to bombard Muroran. Between 09:36 and 10:25, this group fired 860 16-inch shells at the Nihon Steel Company and the Wanishi Ironworks, targeting both the coal liquefaction plant and coke ovens. This bombardment inflicted severe damage on those facilities and resulted in the destruction or damage of 2,541 houses in Muroran. As Hasley recalled “These sweeps and bombardments accomplished more than destruction. they showed the enemy that we made no bones about playing in his front yard. From now on, we patrolled his channels and shelled his coast almost every night that the weather permitted.” Additionally, Rear-Admiral James Cary Jones' four light cruisers conducted a sweep along the east coast of Honshu to hunt for Japanese shipping; however, they reported no contacts during their mission. Early on July 16, Task Force 38 retired east of Honshu to begin refueling and rendezvoused with Admiral Rawlings' Task Force 37, which agreed to operate closely as an additional task group for Admiral Halsey. At 03:50 on July 17, the two task forces began launching strikes against central Honshu despite adverse weather conditions. The American forces executed 205 sorties targeting the Mito area, while British aircraft flew 87 sorties against airfields and railyards along the northwest coast of Honshu. Despite the bad weather, several small craft and locomotives were destroyed, though the operation resulted in the loss of nine aircraft and four airmen. Later that afternoon, Halsey detached Badger's augmented Bombardment Group to attack Hitachi, a significant industrial and electronics-producing city. The 53-minute bombardment commenced in fog and rain at 23:14, during which 1,207 16-inch shells, 267 14-inch shells, and 292 6-inch rounds were expended against the Tago and Mito Works of the Hitachi Manufacturing Company, as well as the Yamate Plant and copper refining facilities of Hitachi Mine, resulting in severe devastation. On July 18, McCain's two leading carriers launched a total of 592 sorties against Yokosuka, specifically targeting the heavily camouflaged battleship Nagato at the naval base. The attacks resulted in the sinking of one old cruiser, one minesweeper, one submarine, one incomplete destroyer, and three patrol vessels, in addition to damaging one subchaser, one old destroyer, and one old battleship. Although Nagato was hit multiple times and suffered heavy damage, it managed to stay afloat. Meanwhile, three carriers also targeted airfields and other opportunities in Tokyo, while Task Force 37 attacked a seaplane base at Kitaura and airfields at Nobara, Naruto, Chosi, Kanoike, Natori, and Kitakawa. The recent raids resulted in the destruction of 43 enemy planes and damage to 77 others on the ground, along with the destruction of three locomotives and the derailing of four electrified train cars by rockets. However, the American forces incurred losses of 14 aircraft and 18 aircrew, as the 3rd Fleet flyers reported encountering the fiercest anti-aircraft fire they had yet experienced. Additionally, Rear-Admiral Carl Holden's four light cruisers were detached during the night to sweep shipping off Sagami Bay and to target the radar site at Cape Nojima. On July 21, Captain Thomas Hederman's Destroyer Squadron 61, consisting of nine destroyers, was assigned to conduct another anti-shipping sweep off Sagami Bay. Pursuing four radar contacts, the destroyers engaged targets at midnight on July 22, firing guns and torpedoes from 7,000 yards. This action resulted in the sinking of the 800-ton freighter No.5 Hakutetsu Maru and damaging the 6,919-ton Enbun Maru. In response, Japanese coastal artillery, the minesweeper W-1, and subchaser Ch-42 returned fire, but Hederman's squadron successfully retired without damage. Although minor in scale, the Battle of Sagami Bay would ultimately be the last surface action of the war. Meanwhile, as part of Operation Barney, a planned submarine penetration of the Sea of Japan, nine submarines succeeded in sinking 27 Japanese merchant vessels and one submarine, totaling 54,786 tons.  On June 8, the submarine Barb commenced her twelfth patrol, tasked with terrorizing the Sea of Okhotsk using her newly installed 5-inch rocket launchers. Over the following weeks, Skipper Commander Eugene “Luckey” Fluckey executed successful rocket bombardments on Shari, Hokkaido, and targets in Shikuka, Kashiho, and Shiritoru on Karafuto (southern Sakhalin), also employing the submarine's deck guns to destroy 35 sampans in the town of Kaihyo To. Observing Karafuto trains transporting military supplies to ports, Fluckey devised a plan to intercept these trains. Engineman Third Class Billy Hatfield recalled how, as a child, he had placed nuts on railroad ties and watched as the weight of passing trains cracked them between rail and tie. Realizing this principle could be adapted, he suggested rigging an automatic detonator. Fluckey had many volunteers for the mission, including a Japanese POW, and carefully selected Hatfield and seven others, deciding against leading the shore party himself. Just after midnight on July 23, 1945, Fluckey maneuvered Barb to within 950 yards of the Karafuto coast. Led by Lieutenant William Walker, the team launched two rubber rafts at 00:30. Before they left, Fluckey instructed them, “Boys, if you get stuck, head for Siberia, 130 miles north, following the mountain ranges. Good luck.” Upon reaching the shore, the Americans located the tracks and buried a 55-pound scuttling charge and battery beneath the rails, positioning it under a water tower they planned to use as a lookout. As Motor Machinist's Mate First Class John Markuson climbed up, he unexpectedly found he was scaling a sentry tower, causing him to retreat without alerting the sleeping guard. When a train passed, the team dove for cover before resuming their work after it had gone by. Shortly after 01:30, Walker's team signaled their return to Barb, which was now just 600 yards offshore. Fifteen minutes later, while the boats were halfway back, Fluckey heard the rumble of an approaching train. He hoisted a megaphone and urged the crew to “Paddle like the devil, boys!” At 01:47, a 16-car Japanese train struck Hatfield's detonator, resulting in a massive explosion that sent debris soaring 200 feet into the air and reportedly killed 150 Japanese. Minutes later, all eight Americans were safely aboard Barb, which then slipped back into the night, having successfully executed the only amphibious invasion of Japan during World War II. Returning to the main action, Halsey aimed to eliminate the remnants of the Combined Fleet at the heavily fortified Kure Naval Base. Consequently, Task Force 38 began launching the first of 1,363 sorties against ships and airfields in Kyushu, Shikoku, and Honshu, ringing the Inland Sea at 04:40 on July 24. A total of 599 tons of bombs and 1,615 rockets were unleashed over Kure, resulting in the sinking or damaging of 22 warships, which totaled 258,000 tons. Among the affected vessels were the battleships Hyuga, Ise, and Haruna; fleet carriers Amagi and Katsuragi; the escort carrier Kaiyo; heavy cruisers Tone and Aoba; as well as light cruisers Oyodo and Kitakami. In addition, another 53 vessels amounting to 17,000 tons were sunk at various locations, including Hiroshima Bay, Niihama, Bungo Channel, and Kii Channel. At Kobe, the incomplete fleet carrier Aso was also attacked and damaged. American Hellcats and Corsairs effectively swept aside Japanese aerial opposition, shooting down 18 enemy planes while destroying 40 aircraft and damaging another 80 on the ground. Furthermore, around the Inland Sea, 16 locomotives were destroyed and five were damaged, while 20 hangars sustained damage. Three oil tanks were set ablaze at Kure and one at Tano. Additionally, four electric trains and a roundhouse were strafed at Hamamatsu, and various military installations, including barracks, warehouses, power plants, and factories around the airfields, received significant damage. Simultaneously, Rear-Admiral Rawlings' Task Force 37 conducted 257 sorties against targets in Japan and the surrounding offshore areas, sinking the escort carrier Shimane Maru in Shido Bay, along with a number of destroyers, small escorts, and coasters. Meanwhile, Jones' light cruisers swept through the Kii Channel before bombarding the Kushimoto seaplane base and airfields at Cape Shionomisaki during the night. Supporting these efforts, General LeMay dispatched 625 B-29s against seven targets in the Nagoya and Osaka areas, successfully inflicting heavy damage on all of them despite the spotty weather, marking this as the last major attack on the Japanese mainland during the war, as two weeks of cloudy weather ensued. In the early hours of July 25, McCain's aircraft carriers resumed launching strikes against airfields and shipping in the Inland Sea and the Nagoya-Osaka areas. During this operation, they executed a total of 655 sorties, expending 185 tons of bombs and 1,162 rockets, successfully sinking nine ships totaling 8,000 tons and damaging another 35 vessels. The strikes also resulted in the downing of 21 Japanese planes, with an additional 61 aircraft destroyed on the ground and 68 damaged. After refueling on July 27, Halsey's carrier forces moved to launch points located 96 nautical miles off Shikoku. At 04:43 on July 28, they resumed strikes over the Inland Sea, focusing on targets from northern Kyushu to Nagoya, as well as airfields across Honshu along the Sea of Japan. This resulted in McCain flying a total of 1,602 sorties, dropping 605 tons of bombs and expending 2,050 rockets. These attacks sank 27 ships, amounting to 43,000 tons, including the battleships Ise and Haruna, the fleet carrier Amagi, and the Combined Fleet flagship Oyodo. Additionally, 78 vessels totaling 216,000 tons were reported damaged, among them the fleet carrier Katsuragi, heavy cruiser Tone, and light cruiser Kitakami. American pilots reported the destruction of 21 Japanese aircraft in the air and claimed 115 destroyed on the ground across 30 area airfields. They also successfully destroyed 14 locomotives, four oil cars, two roundhouses, three oil tanks, three warehouses, one hangar, and a transformer station. In support of these efforts, Task Force 37 conducted 260 sorties against the eastern Inland Sea, targeting the dockyard at Harima and sinking or severely damaging four corvettes at Maizuru. Meanwhile, the 7th Air Force's 11th and 494th Bombardment Groups carried out a day-long raid on Kure, successfully sinking the heavy cruiser Aoba. By sunset that evening, the Imperial Japanese Navy had effectively ceased to exist, though the cost for the Americans was steep, with losses amounting to 101 planes and 88 men since July 24. As Halsey moved east to target the Osaka-Nagoya area, Shafroth's reinforced Bombardment Group was detached on July 29 to bombard Hamamatsu. During the night, they successfully unloaded 810 16-inch shells, 265 14-inch shells, and 1,035 8-inch shells, damaging the Imperial Government Railway locomotive works, igniting a blaze at the Japanese Musical Instrument Company, and wreaking havoc on infrastructure along the critical Tokaido main line. The following day, McCain's carriers conducted 1,224 sorties against airfields in Osaka, Kobe, Maizuru, and Nagoya, expending 397 tons of bombs and 2,532 rockets. These strikes resulted in the sinking of 20 vessels totaling 6,000 tons and damaging another 56 ships. The pilots also claimed destruction of 115 enemy aircraft on the ground, while inflicting severe damage on numerous industrial targets, including aircraft factories and naval docks in Maizuru. In Miyazu Bay, the destroyer Hatsushino struck an air-dropped naval mine, marking the final loss of 129 Japanese destroyers sunk during the war. That night, seven destroyers advanced deep into Suruga Bay, unleashing 1,100 5-inch shells on Shimizu within seven minutes, successfully destroying or damaging 118 industrial buildings. Typhoon weather would impede the operations of the 3rd Fleet for the next two weeks, as Admiral Nimitz ordered Halsey to steer clear of southern Japan, which was set to become the target of a new and deadly weapon: the atomic bomb. The U.S. Army had begun its project to develop an atomic bomb on August 16, 1942, under the auspices of the Manhattan Project. The project was directed by Major-General Leslie Groves and involved renowned scientists such as Robert Oppenheimer, Enrico Fermi, Niels Bohr, Richard Feynman, and Albert Einstein. Over time, it expanded to include a design center at Los Alamos and two production facilities at Hanford and Clinton. By August 1945, the teams at Los Alamos had successfully designed, developed, and built a gun-type atomic bomb capable of forcing five pounds of uranium-235 against another 17 pounds at high speed, thereby achieving critical mass and releasing immense heat, light, blast, and radiation. The team was also experimenting with an even more powerful device: the plutonium bomb, which utilized an implosion method whereby a sphere of plutonium was compressed by conventional explosives to reach criticality. By early August, scientists had managed to produce enough nuclear material to create only one uranium device, known as Little Boy, and one plutonium bomb, referred to as Fat Man. Each weapon had the potential to annihilate an entire city, and American leaders were prepared to use them if it could compel the Japanese Empire to surrender without necessitating an invasion of Japan. A Targeting Committee led by Groves, consisting of Manhattan Project and Air Force personnel, recommended Hiroshima, Niigata, Kokura, and Nagasaki as primary targets.  Groves' Targeting Committee employed several criteria to select sites for atomic bomb targets. The chosen targets had to possess strategic value to the Japanese and be situated between Tokyo and Nagasaki. Additionally, the target needed to feature a large urban area with a minimum diameter of three miles and must be relatively untouched by previous bombings, ironically spared for potential atomic destruction at a later stage. A crucial condition was that, to the best of their knowledge, these areas should harbor no concentrations of Allied prisoners of war. However, this requirement was challenging to ascertain accurately due to a lack of reliable information about the locations of prisoners. Initially, the committee considered 17 candidates and selected five primary targets: Hiroshima, Yokohama, Kokura, Niigata, and Kyoto. On May 28, they narrowed the list to three: Kyoto, Niigata, and Hiroshima. Hiroshima was significant as it housed Hata's 2nd General Army headquarters and featured a large shipyard, while Niigata was a major industrial city with an important port. Moreover, Kyoto held considerable cultural and religious significance for the Japanese. Secretary of War Stimson, having previously cautioned General Arnold about the humanitarian consequences of targeting cities with incendiary bombings, insisted on removing Kyoto from the list after intense discussions with Groves. On July 21, President Truman concurred with Stimson during their meetings in Potsdam, deciding that Kyoto should be spared. Subsequently, Kokura, known for its large arsenal and ordnance works, replaced Kyoto. Additionally, LeMay's staff reportedly included Nagasaki as an alternate target due to potential weather issues, as it was home to Mitsubishi's arms factories, electric production facilities, ordnance works, and extensive dockyards, making it a valuable target. Meanwhile, a high-level civilian Interim Committee, under Secretary of War Henry Stimson, ultimately advised President Truman on the use of nuclear weapons, reasoning that their deployment would be no worse than the current incendiary bombing campaigns against Japan. The committee also recommended that an atomic bomb be deployed as soon as possible, without warning, to maximize shock value and target a "war plant… surrounded by workers' houses." Following a successful operational test of the experimental plutonium bomb conducted at Trinity on July 16, President Truman authorized General Spaatz to prepare for the bomb drops before August 3. Colonel Paul Tibbets' 509th Composite Group had been specially organized in secret since September 1944 to deliver nuclear weapons, and by June, it had arrived at Tinian under the command of LeMay's 21st Bomber Command. General Twinning replaced LeMay as commander of the 21st on August 1, and he would ultimately issue the direct orders for Tibbets to drop the atomic bomb. The atomic bomb mission had a convoluted command structure. The Joint Chiefs of Staff were largely left out of the chain of command. LeMay was Tibbet's nominal commander; however, Groves still had extensive control over the operation through his deputy Brigadier General Thomas Farrell on Tinian. The 21st Bomber Command would determine when the atomic bomb mission was launched, based on suitable weather conditions. Even at this stage, General of the Air Force Henry "Hap" Arnold and LeMay were still skeptical about the Manhattan Project; they thought B-29 incendiary and high-explosive bombing operations would suffice to end the war soon. LeMay even questioned the 509th CG pilots' ability to conduct the mission; he wanted seasoned Pacific B-29 veteran crews to drop the nuclear cargo. While the Imperial Japanese Army (IJA) and Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN) prepared for an impending invasion, the U.S. Army Air Forces (USAAF) continued its bombing campaign against Japan. The crews of the 509th Composite Group needed to acclimate to the navigational challenges, varied weather conditions, extensive distances, and the geography of the region, all while becoming accustomed to combat situations. Training commenced at Tinian on June 30, with conventional operational missions over Japan beginning on July 20. To prepare for their atomic missions, the crews trained with "pumpkins," which were specially constructed bombs designed to mimic the appearance and weight of nuclear weapons. This allowed them to practice handling and releasing the bombs. They also rehearsed navigational procedures, visual bomb release techniques, and dropping the weapon at an altitude of approximately 30,000 feet. Following the drop, the crew conducted high-speed, radical turns to evade the nuclear effects after detonation. During their first mission, a B-29 from the 509th sought an alternative target in Tokyo. The crew aimed to drop their 10,000-pound "pumpkin" on the Imperial Palace, but unfortunately, they missed their target. Had they succeeded in killing the emperor, it could have significantly impacted Japan's decision-making process, potentially fortifying the Japanese people's resolve to continue the war. Military leaders might have seized control in the aftermath, pushing their forces to keep fighting. Throughout their training, the units of the 21st Bomber Command intentionally avoided targeting Hiroshima, Niigata, Kokura, and Nagasaki during these practice runs. In total, Tibbets directed his crews on numerous combat missions that targeted 28 cities and involved the dropping of 49 "pumpkins." Remarkably, the 509th lost no aircraft during these operations. While Tibbets focused on perfecting the delivery method, the weapons Little Boy and Fat Man were being transported to Tinian. Some weapon assemblies were delivered by C-54 and B-29 aircraft from Kirtland Field near Albuquerque, while the cruiser Indianapolis delivered the fissionable material for Little Boy from San Francisco on July 26. Four days later, the submarine I-58 unexpectedly attacked the Indianapolis with six torpedoes while the cruiser was en route to Guam, successfully sinking it. Of the crew, 850 Americans survived the sinking, and another 316 were belatedly rescued by August 8. By July 31, most of the assembly of Little Boy had been completed. However, a detonation expert would need to emplace the cordite charges to fire the uranium "bullet" through the gun device to the uranium core after take-off, minimizing the risk of an inadvertent nuclear explosion in the event of a B-29 crash. Additionally, the crew carrying the atomic bomb had to exercise caution when descending once Little Boy was armed because the primary radar or a backup barometric fuse could potentially trigger an explosion if the aircraft descended too rapidly with the fuses in place. On August 2, B-29 crews arrived at Tinian with the assemblies for Fat Man. On that same day, General Twinning and President Truman approved the plan to bomb Hiroshima. Two days later, Colonel Tibbets briefed the crews about the mission, confirming that he would pilot the aircraft carrying the atomic bomb. Tibbets' B-29 No. 82, later named Enola Gay, was supported by three weather reconnaissance aircraft that reported conditions at Hiroshima, Kokura, and Nagasaki, as well as two additional B-29s assigned to conduct scientific and photographic missions. At 02:45 on August 6, Enola Gay took off from Tinian, with diversionary attacks by 604 B-29s throughout Japan also scheduled for that day, as coordinated by Twinning. After passing through Iwo Jima at approximately 05:55, Captain William Parsons and Second-Lieutenant Morris Jeppson armed the bomb at 07:30. Throughout the journey, the B-29s ascended slowly, reaching an altitude of over 30,000 feet as they crossed Shikoku and Honshu, finally reaching Hiroshima at 31,060 feet. At 09:12, Tibbets executed his final approach from the 'initial point', flying east-west over the city towards the intersection of the Ota and Motoyasu Rivers. Approximately at 09:15, Little Boy was released, and Enola Gay immediately began its turn away to escape the impending explosion. However, the bomb mistakenly descended towards the Shima Surgical Hospital rather than the intended target, the Aioi Bridge. At 09:16, Little Boy detonated at an altitude of 1,890 feet, just as Tibbets was about six miles away from the blast point. As a result of the atomic blast, the immediate area around the epicenter was heated to an astonishing 1 million degrees Celsius, instantly incinerating or vaporizing all people, animals, buildings, and other items within that zone. Hiroshima police officials estimated that immediate casualties amounted to 71,379 individuals who were either killed or reported missing. In the surrounding areas, the blast effects crushed unreinforced structures before igniting them, resulting in an additional 68,023 wounded, with 19,691 of those injuries classified as serious. Subsequent assessments, potentially incorporating the impacts of radiation sickness or more precise accounting, recorded 30,524 individuals as seriously wounded and 48,606 as slightly wounded. Just two minutes after detonation, a growing mushroom cloud of highly radioactive dust and debris soared to a height of 20,000 feet. Within eight minutes, Tibbets' crew could observe the mushroom cloud from 390 miles away. Ultimately, the dust cloud peaked at approximately 60,000 feet in altitude. Soon after, a thick, black, radioactive rain fell upon the areas beneath the cloud. The center of the city was utterly devastated; over four square miles of the urban center, which encompassed seven square miles in total, were completely flattened, resulting in about 60% of the city's area being destroyed. An additional 0.6 square miles suffered damage, while more than 75% of the city's 90,000 buildings were obliterated. The ensuing fires compounded the devastation, contributing to countless deaths and injuries. Tragically, some American prisoners of war were present in Hiroshima and lost their lives in the explosion. Meanwhile, Enola Gay safely returned to Tinian at 14:58, where Tibbets was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross, while the rest of the crew received Distinguished Flying Crosses for their participation in the mission. 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. Japan was broken. To be perfectly honest she had been broken long ago. Her leadership had been spending months trying to figure out the best possible way to surrender, while the civilians and troops were suffering horribly. Aerial mining strangled her of food, high explosive and incendiary bombs, killed untold scores of people, and then the Atomic weapons were let loose upon her. It was over.

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In a live episode from AutoTech Detroit, Stephanie May, director of the Women Automotive Network, discusses the organization's mission to attract and retain female talent in the automotive sector, which currently sees only 20% of its workforce as women. With 40,000 international members, the network offers mentorship and networking opportunities to combat issues like loneliness and the lack of role models that many women face. The conversation highlights the importance of work-life balance for younger generations and the need for more women in senior roles. Upcoming events, including a collaboration in Mexico City, aim to further engage and empower women in the industry.

30-vuotias Steven Koecher koki vastoinkäymisiä elämässään joulukuussa 2009. Hänellä oli vaikeuksia löytää töitä ja hän kamppaili sen takia taloudellisten ongelmien kanssa. Steven katosi jäljettömiin joulukuun 13. päivä vuonna 2009 asuinalueelta, joka oli yli kymmenien kilometrien päässä Stevenin kotoa toisessa osavaltiossa. Kukaan ei tiedä, mitä Steven alueella teki ja mitä hänelle siellä tapahtui. * Tiedäthän, että tämä kuuntelemasi jakso on podcastin alkuvaiheilta. Podmessa voit kuunnella kaikki Jäljillä-podcastin viimeisten vuosien jaksot. Lisäksi, uunituoreita jaksoja julkaistaan Podmessa joka viikko, ja mikä parasta – ilman mainoksia. Eli jos tykkäät kuulemastasi ja haluat lisää, sitä löytyy yllin kyllin osoitteesta podme.com. Uusi throwback-jakso julkaistaan joka perjantai. Ota yhteyttä: jaljillapodcast@gmail.comInstagram: @ jaljillapodcastMusiikki: This work contains Music Track Doug Maxwell Media Right Productions - Heartbeat of the Hood that is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license. Source: https://directory.audio/free-music/ambient/5275-doug-maxwell-media-right-productions -heartbeat-of-the-hoodAuthor: Doug Maxwell Media Right Productions LÄHTEET:Disappeared-sarjan jakso “Secrets of a Son” (kausi 3 jakso 15, 2011)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hnI9GVElaJE&list=PLe10X4QMV_PnnAn3WP6wyPwWXnDkoyEg_&index=1&ab_channel=ArrinStonerhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HlUWVN59VyU&ab_channel=8NewsNow%E2%80%94LasVegashttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x3fN4_u_hUQ&ab_channel=News3LasVegashttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4IpX5b3Waks&ab_channel=8NewsNOW%7CKLAS-TVhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vuWlw-hzqpc&ab_channel=8NewsNOW%7CKLAS-TVhttps://charleyproject.org/case/steven-thell-koecherhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disappearance_of_Steven_Koecherhttps://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://img.ksl.com/slc/2507/250736/25073699.pdfhttps://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://img.ksl.com/slc/2507/250736/25073697.pdfhttps://sites.google.com/site/parallelcooler/home/koecher-html/timeline2009https://web.archive.org/web/20120210071631/https://www.sltrib.com/news/ci_14064989/https://web.archive.org/web/20100415143004/https://www.sltrib.com/Justice/ci_14859223/https://archive.sltrib.com/article.php?id=53090169&itype=cmsidhttps://archive.sltrib.com/story.php?ref=/news/ci_14152619https://archive.sltrib.com/article.php?id=51607531&itype=cmsidhttps://www.deseret.com/2010/4/5/20106623/about-utah-a-trail-of-good-deeds-left-behindhttps://www.deseret.com/2010/2/13/20096171/family-of-missing-st-george-man-steven-koecher-waits-and-hopeshttps://www.deseret.com/2010/12/9/20159221/susan-cox-powell-steven-koecher-an-anniversary-two-lives-a-new-theoryhttps://www.deseret.com/2010/2/13/20096171/family-of-missing-st-george-man-steven-koecher-waits-and-hopeshttps://www.deseret.com/2010/7/11/20127159/latest-search-for-steven-koecher-turns-up-nothing-newhttps://www.deseret.com/2011/12/15/20390569/family-marks-2-year-anniversary-of-steven-koecher-s-disappearancehttps://www.deseret.com/2010/4/5/20106623/about-utah-a-trail-of-good-deeds-left-behind

Drs. Malcolm DeBaun and Sean Campbell discuss the history of mini fragment fixation and its application in complex pilon fractures. For additional educational resources visit OTA.org

Tieden perhe kokoontui joka joulu perheen omistamalle mökille Oakleyn pikkukaupunkiin Utahiin. Näin tapahtui myös jouluna vuonna 1990, jolloin joulunvietto sai karmean käänteen. Kolme ihmistä sai surmansa, yksi loukkaantui vakavasti ja kaksi joutui siepatuiksi, kun juuri vankilasta vapautunut mieskaksikko toteutti kammottavan suunnitelmansa. * Tiedäthän, että tämä kuuntelemasi jakso on podcastin alkuvaiheilta. Podmessa voit kuunnella kaikki Jäljillä-podcastin viimeisten vuosien jaksot. Lisäksi, uunituoreita jaksoja julkaistaan Podmessa joka viikko, ja mikä parasta – ilman mainoksia. Eli jos tykkäät kuulemastasi ja haluat lisää, sitä löytyy yllin kyllin osoitteesta podme.com. Uusi throwback-jakso julkaistaan joka perjantai. Ota yhteyttä: jaljillapodcast@gmail.comInstagram: @ jaljillapodcastMusiikki: This work contains Music Track Doug Maxwell Media Right Productions - Heartbeat of the Hood that is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license. Source: https://directory.audio/free-music/ambient/5275-doug-maxwell-media-right-productions -heartbeat-of-the-hoodAuthor: Doug Maxwell Media Right Productions LÄHTEET:48 Hours-dokkarisarjan jakso “Three Days Before Christmas” (kausi 21 jakso 4, CBS 2011)https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x8ilk71https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sSidwKx26m4&ab_channel=FastTheLatestNewshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A_EBekKNT28&ab_channel=Frankie%E2%80%99sabandonedchannelhttps://law.justia.com/cases/utah/supreme-court/1993/910306.htmlhttps://www.cbsnews.com/news/the-tiede-case-two-killers-two-outcomes-justice-served/https://www.cbsnews.com/news/sisters-survive-deadly-attack-at-utah-cabin/https://www.cbsnews.com/pictures/crime-scene-photos-deadly-home-invasion/https://www.nytimes.com/1990/12/25/us/2-are-slain-and-1-is-hurt-as-family-interrupts-burglary-at-utah-cabin.htmlhttps://apnews.com/article/courts-utah-salt-lake-city-4916b312cacaa72929db3b1a5c807dd8https://www.deseret.com/utah/2020/3/12/21176623/judge-overturns-utah-death-row-inmate-von-lester-taylors-double-murder-convictionhttps://www.deseret.com/1991/5/18/18921239/jury-sees-video-killers-made-prior-to-victims-arrivalhttps://www.fox13now.com/news/local-news/federal-appeals-court-reinstates-death-penalty-convictionhttps://universe.byu.edu/2021/07/31/death-row-inmate-in-cabin-killings-dealt-setback-on-appeal/https://www.sltrib.com/news/2020/03/13/utah-death-row-inmates/https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/61106561/rolf-tiedehttps://www.findagrave.com/memorial/23286850/kaye-tiedehttps://www.findagrave.com/memorial/23286836/beth-potts

Cariad sollte die Softwareszene in der Autobranche revolutionieren, zeigte am Anfang aber vor allem die Schwächen, die die Autoszene in Sachen Software hat. Was heute anders ist und vor welchen Herausforderungen die VW-Tocher heute steht klären wir in einem Deep Dive mit Stefan Fischer, dem Head of Vehicle Energy, Motion & Body bei Cariad.

Send us a textAaron Rodgers to the Steelers?! Dez Bryant calls out the NFL over Pride Month, the WPBL (Women's Pro Baseball League) readies to make a historic debut, and Haliburton shocks the Thunder with a wild buzzer-beater!We're also diving into MLB All-Star voting, McLaurin's contract drama, OTA updates for the Browns and Vikings, and swirling rumors about Derek Carr's retirement.

Christoph Loytved, product manager from COMPREDICT, describes their innovative virtual sensor technology. Virtual sensors can offer cost reduction and system optimization by using existing data from the vehicle to derive data points instead of needing a dedicated hardware sensor. Christoph describes a number of example applications of virtual sensors and COMPREDICT's progress with investors and commercial adoption. Virtual sensors are an ideal application of the flexibility that software-defined vehicles provide. This episode was recorded live at AutoTech in Novi, Michigan, in June 2025

Drs. Malcolm DeBaun and Mark Gage discuss the pros & cons of patient positioning when treating transverse acetabulum fractures.  For additional educational resources visit OTA.org

We're back! We cut this show as the last segment of a Patreon Episode, and are releasing it here a little delayed for everyone to listen. 0:21 Main Topic: Airline Miles vs Bank Points 0:52 Set the stage: Why is this an important discussion. Every major bank has a bank point. Chase UR, Amex MR, Citi TYP, WF Rewards, BofA Rewards, US Bank…. Most of these can be cashed out for pennies (or fractions of) OR can be used in the bank run travel portal for more than a penny. Finally some of these can be transferred to airlines as airline miles. These have completely different booking methods and tools, along with a varied amount of value based on the flight or hotel booked. Maximizing value for these miles is a key to earning back the time and money we spend to earn the miles. Example: It almost never makes sense to cash out MR at .6 cents. (news story) 5:51 Bank Point bookings Benefits: Cancel and points can just come back Need to book a refundable fare, eating away the value Open to booking across all alliances and even airlines that have no native point or alliance. As long as it is in the portal you can book it. Sometimes phone agents can see even more. 1:1 pricing for most airline tickets. Airline bookings are elite benefit eligible and earn miles Hotel bookings are now allowing loyalty numbers to sometimes be added for elite benefits 13:09 Airline Miles Benefits: Massive flexibility for most domestic carrier programs. Cancel as close in as you'd like. Great for provisional flights Value is not pegged to the dollar cost of a flight, in some cases this results in fantastic values. Economy fares can be incredibly valuable uses of miles if you're interested in them for long haul flights. Newer tools make searching easier, but still a hurdle 19:44 Airline Mile Weaknesses Pricing is highly dynamic and the programs are each unique and have complex rules and booking channels. There need to be reasonably priced award seats or your miles can become worth less than a bank point. Orphaned miles have no benefit outside of the program they're in. Phantom space. Business class fares for more than 2 people become increasingly difficult to book. Some dates and destinations are effectively blocked out Large learning curve. 24:27 Bank point Weaknesses Limited upside potential, each program caps the value somewhere between 1.25 and 2 cents per point Hotel prices can be inflated, reducing the value earned by the points The ability to book anything depends on the bank point portal, which sometimes is less robust that a native airline/hotel portal or even an OTA like booking.com The card associated with the uplift needs to remain open for the points to have uplift. This is impractical for some, and costly if annual fees cannot be eradicated. 31:01 Airline Mile Uses that don't get enough Discussion KLM/AF have

Louise Woodward oli aina haaveillut asumisesta Yhdysvalloissa ja high schoolista valmistuttuaan hän päätti toteuttaa haaveensa ja lähteä maahan au pairiksi. Louise ei kuitenkaan sopeutunut työhön ja hänellä oli vaikeuksia kahdessa eri perheessä, joissa hän oli hoitamassa lapsia. Asiat menivät pahasti pieleen, kun Louisen epäiltiin ravistelleen host-perheensä vauvaa niin, että tämä sai kuolettavat vammat. * Tiedäthän, että tämä kuuntelemasi jakso on podcastin alkuvaiheilta. Podmessa voit kuunnella kaikki Jäljillä-podcastin viimeisten vuosien jaksot. Lisäksi, uunituoreita jaksoja julkaistaan Podmessa joka viikko, ja mikä parasta – ilman mainoksia. Eli jos tykkäät kuulemastasi ja haluat lisää, sitä löytyy yllin kyllin osoitteesta podme.com. Uusi throwback-jakso julkaistaan joka perjantai. Ota yhteyttä: jaljillapodcast@gmail.comInstagram: @ jaljillapodcastMusiikki: This work contains Music Track Doug Maxwell Media Right Productions - Heartbeat of the Hood that is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license. Source: https://directory.audio/free-music/ambient/5275-doug-maxwell-media-right-productions -heartbeat-of-the-hoodAuthor: Doug Maxwell Media Right Productions LÄHTEET: The Crimes that Changed Us-dokumenttisarjan jakso “The Nanny Trial” (kausi 1 jakso 6)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S0bEpL2FQhg&ab_channel=TrueCrimeNationhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q79GURoPsx0&t=249s&ab_channel=60MinutesAustraliahttps://www.mattyeappen.org/https://eu.southcoasttoday.com/story/news/state/1998/06/17/the-two-sides-louise-made/50570308007/https://www.independent.co.uk/news/pathologist-casts-doubt-on-case-against-nanny-1234896.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/US/9710/30/au.pair.verdict.new/http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/special_report/1998/woodward/61289.stmhttps://www.cbsnews.com/news/au-pair-admits-making-errors/https://www.cbsnews.com/news/nanny-controversy-flares-again/https://www.mamamia.com.au/louise-woodward/https://abcnews.go.com/Health/nanny-louise-woodward-jailed-shaken-baby-death-birth/story?id=21437864https://abcnews.go.com/GMA/OnCall/story?id=3794657https://www.crimeandinvestigation.co.uk/articles/trial-louise-woodward-what-really-happened-baby-matthewhttps://www.oxygen.com/crime-news/what-happened-to-nanny-louise-woodwardhttps://nypost.com/2022/02/09/louise-woodward-seen-25-years-after-baby-shaking-death/https://www.kaypahoito.fi/nak08944https://www.potilaanlaakarilehti.fi/uutiset/ravistellun-vauvan-oireyhtyma-vaikeasti-tunnistettava-kaltoinkohtelu/

Listen in as guest Keith Mayo and host Michael Blankstein debate treatment strategies of displaced femoral neck fractures in middle-aged active patients. They discuss challenges, philosophies, and approaches. For additional educational resources visit OTA.org

Send us a message!Many short-term rental operators think that getting listed on Airbnb or Vrbo is enough. But in today's competitive landscape, basic distribution is no longer enough to stand out or to sustain growth.In this episode, we're joined by Lennart Kok, VP of Distribution and Marketing at NextPax, to explore what smarter vacation rental distribution really looks like. With a background at Hilton, Booking.com, and now NextPax, Lennart brings rare insight into where distribution often breaks down and how smarter OTA connectivity can solve problems most property managers don't even realize they have.From easier OTA connections to built-in AI that helps improve listing quality and speeds up onboarding, Lennart shares how NextPax is helping managers get more done with less effort.Key Topics Discussed:1️⃣ What it means to be a preferred OTA partner and how that status benefits operators2️⃣ How stronger OTA integrations improve messaging, reviews, payments, and visibility3️⃣  OTA features that many managers miss because their PMS doesn't fully support them 4️⃣ Ways to boost performance with smarter cancellation policies, promotions, and geo-targeted pricing5️⃣ How AI inside platforms like NextPax enhances listings, photos, translations, and support6️⃣ New opportunities to reach corporate and international travelers through GDS distributionIf you've been relying on just one or two channels or haven't updated your distribution strategy in years, this episode is a must listen.

Michael Turner and Ovie Mughelli are BACK this week with a brand new episode of Bleav in Falcons and they are here to discuss the top 5 things Falcons fans should be watching out for post OTA's and before this upcoming season. In this episode they address the Falcon's Defense, Kyle Pitts, and how Michael Penix Jr. will look going into his sophomore season. To hear about all that and more listen to Bleav in Falcons RIGHT NOW! Time logs [1:46] Top 5 things for Falcon fans to look for post OTA's [3:00] #5 (The Falcons RB room and Tyler Allgeier's usage) [6:34] #4 (How will the Falcons secondary perform this season) [9:22] #3 (will Kyle Pitts bounce back this year) [12:46] #2 (What will the Falcons pass rush look like with the addition of Jalon Walker and James Pearce Jr.) [18:21] #1 (How will Michael Penix jr perform this year)

Get the Midterm Rental Insurance Blueprint: https://experimentrealestate.com/#blueprintIn this data-packed episode of In The Lab, we sit down with Jeff Hurst, CEO of Furnished Finder and former President of Vrbo, Chief Strategy Officer at HomeAway, and COO of Expedia Group. Jeff brings decades of experience in travel and hospitality tech to a fast-growing platform that has quietly become a powerhouse in the midterm rental space. Under his leadership, Furnished Finder has doubled its team, modernized its infrastructure, and doubled down on transparency—offering rare insights into tenant demand, booking trends, and platform economics.Jeff walks us through how Furnished Finder is fundamentally different from traditional OTA platforms—highlighting landlord control, flat-rate pricing, and a commitment to empowering hosts with direct lead access. He unpacks the tenant segments behind over 2 million inquiries per year, including construction crews, relocating families, digital nomads, and healthcare workers. From scalable furniture ROI to market mismatch signals, Jeff shares actionable insights that today's operators can apply immediately.If you're looking to scale with better data, more control, and deeper tenant insights, tune in now to learn how Jeff Hurst is leading a marketplace revolution—one booking request at a time.HIGHLIGHTS OF THE EPISODE:12:14 Jeff talks about pricing transparency42:58 Jefftalks about chasing shiny objectsKEEPING IT REAL:08:25 – How Furnished Finder differs from OTA platforms like Airbnb and Vrbo11:00 – Why tenant experience and pricing transparency matter14:00 – The role of data in trust-building and growth17:00 – Tenant breakdown: business travelers, relocation, and digital nomads19:45 – Rise of renovation relocation and local stay trends22:30 – Super agents and power users: Furnished Finder's enterprise use case24:30 – Jeff's product roadmap and replatforming efforts26:30 – 130% YoY growth in relocation booking requests29:30 – Room count and pricing by bedroom type explained34:00 – 10% of tenants are large families—how to meet that demand37:00 – Extended stay hotels vs. MTR: the real comparison40:00 – Life hacking with Furnished Finder and furniture savings43:00 – Product philosophy vs. chasing shiny objects47:00 – How private ownership shapes Furnished Finder's decision-making52:00 – Operators vs. entrepreneurs and solving real problems54:00 – Advice to 20-year-old Jeff and early-career insights59:00 – What's next for Furnished Finder: messaging, sort order, and toolsCONNECT WITH THE GUESTWebsite: https://www.furnishedfinder.com/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-hurst-atx/#MidtermRentals #FurnishedFinder #RealEstateInvesting #CorporateHousing #TemporaryHousing #InsuranceHousing #FurnishedRentals #MTRStrategy

   It sounds crazy but true... I thought I was in a movie scene yesterday and have a mafia story to share with you.  Who knew?   A network pundit says American blacks, women and gays have it just as bad as Iranians.  Oh, brother.   The white ladies OJ trial has ended and  these Karens happy!  Their blacked out, drunk driving hero is found not guilty of killing her boyfriend with her car.  Let's celebrate!    Our crazy lady them continues as a wild one headed to KC on a Southwest flight freaked out and gets arrested.    The Ollie Gates family has an idea for the Royals to build a new stadium and a "Royal Tower" at I-70 and the Paseo.    The Chiefs get sued, Travis Kelce is the talk of OTA's, Mizzou's Sophie Cunningham is becoming a big star, the Lakers sell for $10 billion and the College World Series final is set.   Our final final is one expensive breakfast at Disneyland.

While we're in that time of limbo between the end of OTA's and the start of Training Camp, we'll dive into a few different topics over the coming weeks. On this episode we'll talk about the legendary Steelers coaches, Chuck Noll (1969-1961), Bill Cowher (1992-2006) & Mike Tomlin (2007-present). Why Noll is iconic, Cowher is revered and Tomlin is under appreciated. Take a ride with the Triple-OG, Big-G & Tate on SCN & FFSN YouTube channels & listen wherever you get your audio podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Big Ray Roberts joins the show to talk about what he looks for when evaluating OTA’s, why he thinks the Hawks will be relying on their defense this year, developing the offensive line, and much more. Bump and Stacy talk about the NBA Finals, Logan Gilbert’s return to the mound, and more in Headline Rewrites. They go around the NFL and talk about the league’s top headlines including the ongoing negotiations between Trey Hendrickson and the Bengals, Dak Prescott’s legacy in Dallas, Bradley Chubb’s frustration with the Dolphins, and much more. And they discuss Emerson Hancock’s role on the Mariners, has he cemented a spot in the rotation?

The Seattle Times’ Bob Condotta joins the show to talk all things Seahawks including his takeaways from OTA’s, the QB pecking order, building up a defensive core, and much more. Bump talks about the Shemar Stewart hold-out situation, the Seahawks WR room, coaches on the hot seat, and more in Four Down Territory. They talk about National’s Manager Davey Martinez’s comments on his teams struggles, JJ Spaun’s big win at the US Open, Joey Chestnut’s comeback, and more in The Timeline. And they talk about why ESPN’s Buster Olney has Jerry Dipoto as one of his GM’s under the most pressure.

The pass rush potential, Russell Wilson's leadership, Jalin Hyatt's improvement... just some of the aspects we discuss as Chris provides his OTA updates. Also, a heartwarming story about a listener's son. Enjoy.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Brock discusses Sam Darnold as he continues his countdown of things to watch at OTA's/minicamp. Then, Lyle and Maura discuss their biggest takeaways from yesterday's final mandatory minicamp practice. Plus, Salk crowns the Trash Takes winner for the week.

Matt Cassel explains the experience of an OTA a nd Bobby Bones asks about the CBA and players getting into shape. After watching the comeback win of Carlos Alcaraz in the French Open, Bobby asks Matt about the biggest comeback of his career. Bobby delivers his list of 'Greatest Lefties' of All Time' while wondering if Barry Bonds was better at baseball than Michael Jordan was at basketball. Matt tells Bobby about goal-line plays in the NFL and what makes them so difficult. 2x Super Bowl Champion and Chiefs OG Trey Smith talks about his offseason training and how being drafted in the 6th round has placed a chip on his shoulder. How did Trey sell himself to teams despite dealing with an injury? Trey shares what it's like being in the huddle with QB Patrick Mahomes. Round 2 of 'GOATS of the NFL' include the best from the Browns, Cowboys, Lions, and Packers. Would you pick Brett Favre or Aaron Rodgers? When it comes to the Raiders, Matt tells a story about playing golf with Marcus Allen. It's LT or Junior Seau for the Chargers, but Matt explains what made Seau so special. We wrap up with players on new teams this upcoming season, including Aaron Rodgers with the Steelers. Lots to Say with Bobby Bones and Matt Cassel is part of the NFL Podcast Network See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brock and Brady Henderson open the hour by discussing just how good Cal Raleigh has been with some sound from Jeff Passan validating that. Later, Brock tees up Brady with a handful of questions regarding his Seahawks minicamp and OTA observations thus far.

Brock discusses new OC Klint Kubiak while breaking down his number four thing to watch at OTA's. Then, we discuss why the M's have regressed recently and we talk fishing, tubing and the hardest sport to play while intoxicated in Answer the Question Jerk.

10:47 - Guest: Commanders insider Ben Standig of The Athletic on the reportedly stalled contract-extension talks between the Commanders and receiver Terry McLaurin, whether the Commanders' three notable absentees from OTA practices - McLaurin, left tackle Laremy Tunsil and cornerback Marshon Lattimore - will be attending the team's mandatory minicamp, an examination of where we're at with interior defensive lineman Daron Payne off a press-conference question from Standig that prompted extreme praise for Payne from defensive coordinator Joe Whitt Jr., the state of the Commanders at safety and what run-game coordinator/running-backs coach Anthony Lynn told Standig about running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt 42:25 - Nationals: analysis of the Nats losing two out of three games against the Texas Rangers 55:08 - Orioles: breakdown of the O's losing two out of three games at the American League West-worst Athletics...and reaction to Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Corbin Burnes needing to undergo Tommy John surgery off the O's not re-signing him as a free agent in the 2024-2025 offseason The Nace Law Group, Accident & Injury Lawyers - 202-902-7611 and make sure that you mention that Al Galdi sent you Call Nova Fireplace And Stove at 571-513-3803, mention that Al Galdi sent you and receive $50 off any fireplace service before Sept. 1, 2025 - this includes cleaning, safety inspection, tune-up and diagnostic work For advertising inquiries, email Sales@BlueWirePods.com Please note that time stamps may be slightly off depending on rotating national ads 

The Indiana Pacers did it again, stealing game 1 after being down all night. We talk about how incredible this run has been for the Pacers and the fact that the NBA has stripped all pomp and circumstance out of the NBA Finals (00:00:00-00:18:27). Back in studio we talk about Aaron Rodgers finally announcing hes a Steeler, the White Sox are out of hell eventually, Elon vs Trump and more (00:18:27-01:39:29). Wright Thompson joins the show to talk about his career, writing about Michael Jordan and Tiger Woods, Ted Willliams, interesting stories from his travels, the Grateful Dead and tons more (01:39:29-02:19:01). Mike Florio joins the show to talk OTA's, biggest stories in the spring, schedules, NFL and more. We finish with Fyre Fest of the week (02:19:01-02:37:01).You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/pardon-my-take

Kevin opened with last night's strange stunner in Game 1 of the NBA Finals. He had more on Terry McLaurin as well. ESPN's John Keim jumped on to share his thoughts on the Terry situation along with plenty from OTA days. ESPN's Tim Legler joined Kevin from Oklahoma City with his insight on an insane Game 1 between the Thunder and Pacers.

The Knicks move on from Thibs and it may be Jay Wright time (00:00:00-00:15:43). We talk about our favorite bets for NBA Finals Game 1 (00:15:43-00:16:19). CJ Stroud isn't throwing at OTA's and we gauge the level of concern (00:16:19-00:23:18). Hot Seat Chill Throne including major drama in the Chess World and Max caught a hot dog (00:23:18-00:48:45). Ryen Russillo joins to talk NBA Finals, Knicks firing Thibs, NBA Finals ratings, SGA and more (00:48:45-01:44:32). Keith Yandle joins the show to talk SCF, who has the advantage, being teammates with Jagr and Biz getting gout (01:44:32-02:14:02). We finish the show with listener submitted FAQ's and lottery ball machine (02:14:02-02:31:41).You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/pardon-my-take

Kevin back today with Thom doing the annual OTA dance. Does it matter that Terry, Tunsil, and Lattimore were absent? Plenty on the Post "name" poll from last week, the big award given to the Commanders' PR team, the NBA Playoffs, and Kevin discussed why he was off all of last week.  

Charles Barkley struggles to detail what’s next for Inside the NBA. NFL Insider, Pete Prisco talks Russell Wilson, Stefon Diggs, OTA’s and more! Plus, dirty scavengers on Lee’s Leftovers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tuesday on 2 Pros and a Cup of Joe, Shedeur Sanders has an opportunity to be the biggest star in the NFL by overcoming his slide in the Draft. Aconspiracy theory about Kyle Pitts status with the Falcons. NFL Insider, Pete Prisco talks Russell Wilson, Stefon Diggs, OTA’s and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.