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Last time we spoke about the Oyama Incident and decision to fight at Shanghai. In July 1937, escalating tensions between Japan and China erupted into war after the Marco Polo Bridge Incident. As conflict spread, Chinese leader Chiang Kai-shek, believing in his nation's resilience, called for unity to resist Japanese aggression. A pivotal moment occurred on August 9 at Hongqiao Airport, where a violent confrontation left several Japanese soldiers dead. The circumstances remained murky, with both sides blaming each other, further inflaming hostilities. Despite attempts at negotiation, the military standoff intensified, leading to a consensus that war was imminent. Chiang mobilized troops to Shanghai, a crucial city for both strategic and symbolic reasons, determined to demonstrate that China could defend its sovereignty. The Chinese forces, under Generals Zhang Fukai and Zhang Zhizhong, faced logistical challenges but aimed to strike first against the increasingly aggressive Japanese military. On August 12, both nations prepared for conflict, leading to a drastic escalation.  #157 The Battle of Shanghai Part 2: Black Saturday and Operation Iron Fist Welcome to the Fall and Rise of China Podcast, I am your dutiful host Craig Watson. But, before we start I want to also remind you this podcast is only made possible through the efforts of Kings and Generals over at Youtube. Perhaps you want to learn more about the history of Asia? Kings and Generals have an assortment of episodes on history of asia and much more  so go give them a look over on Youtube. So please subscribe to Kings and Generals over at Youtube and to continue helping us produce this content please check out www.patreon.com/kingsandgenerals. If you are still hungry for some more history related content, over on my channel, the Pacific War Channel where I cover the history of China and Japan from the 19th century until the end of the Pacific War. On Friday, August 13 of 1937, the residents of Shanghai began enduring the sounds of rifle fire and machine gun salvos, punctuated by the distant booms of artillery.  Members of the Japanese marines, disguised in civilian clothes and posing as rowdy thugs, boisterous ronin, arrived at barricades manned by the Peace Preservation Corps at the northern edge of Yangshupu around 9:15 a.m. They began to provoke the Chinese guards with loud taunts and jeers. When the Chinese fired a warning shot into the air, the Japanese retaliated with deadly intent. The Chinese responded in kind, resulting in a lethal exchange. From that moment on, the situation was beyond control. As the day progressed, nervous skirmishes continued throughout the northern part of Shanghai. Chinese commanders dispatched patrols to conduct probing attacks, hoping to identify weak points in the Japanese defenses and push them back wherever possible. Meanwhile, their Japanese counterparts rushed to occupy key positions outside their main line of defense, aiming to gain an advantageous position should their adversaries launch a larger offensive. Small bands of soldiers from both sides maneuvered along narrow alleys to minimize the risk of detection; however, whenever they encountered each other, the results were deadly. In the western sector of the front line, where the Chinese Army's newly arrived 88th Infantry Division was preparing its positions, the center of activity was the headquarters of the Japanese marines near Hongkou Park. This location resembled a fortress, featuring a massive four-story structure shielded from air and artillery bombardment by a double roof of reinforced concrete. The building, which encompassed a large inner courtyard, occupied two city blocks and could accommodate thousands of troops at once. Highly visible, it represented both a significant military threat and a symbol of Japan's presence in Shanghai. The Chinese were acutely aware of their objective: they had to eradicate it. The Sichuan North road lies south between the marine headquarters and the Japanese section of the International Settlement. This road became the scene of frantic activity from the first day of battle. Japanese armored cars and motorcycle patrols, with machine guns mounted on sidecars, sped up and down the otherwise deserted street, while trench mortars positioned along the pavement lobbed grenades into Zhabei to the west. As columns of smoke rose into the sky from buildings in the Chinese district, Japanese officers squeezed into a narrow conning tower atop the marine headquarters, watching the bombardment's results through field glasses. Reports of Chinese snipers stationed in the upper floors of buildings along the road prompted Japanese squads, led by sword-wielding officers, to carry out door-to-door searches. Suspects were unceremoniously dragged away to an uncertain fate. Not a single civilian was visible in the area; everyone stayed indoors, behind closed windows and drawn curtains. On the afternoon of August 13, the Eight Character Bridge, located west of the marine headquarters, became the site of one of the battle's first major engagements. The bridge, measuring just 60 feet in length and spanning a minor creek, was deemed by both sides to have significant tactical importance. The Chinese commanders viewed it as a crucial route for advancing into the Hongkou area, believing that if the bridge fell into Japanese hands, it would be like a "piece of bone stuck in the throat." At around noon, Major Yi Jin, a battalion commander of the 88th Infantry Division, led a couple of hundred men from around the North Railway Station toward Eight Character Bridge. When the soldiers reached their objective at about 3:00 p.m., they spotted a small Japanese unit that had just arrived across the creek and was setting up defensive positions. The Chinese opened fire and managed to secure the bridge, prompting the Japanese to launch a brief artillery bombardment that resulted in several Chinese casualties. Gunfire near the bridge continued intermittently until 9:00 p.m., when a fragile silence fell over the area. Further to the east, in the 87th Infantry Division's sector, the day was also characterized by frantic maneuvering, punctuated by lengthy bursts of violence. Chinese reconnaissance parties infiltrated enemy-held areas, making their way to the Japanese Golf Club near the Huangpu River, where they began shooting at workers busy preparing the makeshift airfield. As the first volleys from the Chinese snipers rang out, clouds of dust filled the air, causing the workers to hastily seek cover. Japanese soldiers stationed in the clubhouse immediately returned fire, throwing off the snipers' aim. After about an hour, two Japanese vessels moored in the Huangpu River, the destroyer Run and the gunboat Seta were called in to assist the Japanese marines facing the 87th Infantry Division on land. Four- and six-inch shells screamed across the sky, exploding in the Chinese districts to the north. Shanghai University was also shelled, as the Japanese troops on land believed it had been occupied by Chinese soldiers. Ultimately, the last remaining staff members, two Americans, were forced to flee the campus. The naval artillery had come to the aid of the beleaguered infantry onshore, a scene that would be repeated continually in the days and weeks to come. Late that evening, Chiang Kai-shek finally ordered his military commanders to “divert the enemy at sea, block off the coast, and resist landings at Shanghai” Even before the mobilization of troops began, panic swept through Shanghai. Meanwhile, the city's waterfront took on an increasingly ominous tone. The China Daily News wrote “Arms, ammunition, and supplies streamed from several Japanese cruisers and destroyers onto the O.S.K. wharf in what appeared to be an unending flow. Additionally, a large detachment of soldiers in full marching gear disembarked, while a cruiser, the Idzumo, two destroyers, and nine gunboats arrived shortly before.” Zhang Zhizhong, the commander of the left wing, finally received the orders he wished to hear. Zhang intended to deploy all available troops in a bold effort to eliminate the Japanese presence once and for all, following the strategy recommended by the Germans. However, the plan had a significant weakness. The assault was to focus on the marine headquarters and the rest of the Hongkou salient while deliberately avoiding combat within the formal borders of the International Settlement. This decision was made as a concession to international public opinion and was politically sound. However, from a military perspective, it was nearly suicidal and greatly increased the risks associated with the entire operation. The Hongkou area represented the most heavily fortified position along the entire front. The marine headquarters was at the center of a dense network of heavy machine gun positions, protected by barbed wire, concrete emplacements, and walls of sandbags. On Saturday, August 14th, the Nationalist military command decided to target one of the most significant Japanese naval assets in Shanghai: the Izumo, anchored with support ships on the Huangpu River in the city center. Shortly before 11:00 a.m., five Chinese planes appeared over the rooftops, flying toward the river and the Japanese vessels. The aircraft released their bombs, but all missed their target, with several detonating on the wharves, demolishing buildings and sending shrapnel flying through the air. In response, the Japanese battleships unleashed a massive barrage, further endangering those unfortunate enough to live or work in the area as shell fragments rained down with deadly force. At 11:20 a.m., another Chinese air raid occurred, this time involving three planes, once again targeting the Izumo. However, for two of the pilots, something went horribly wrong. “From one of the four monoplanes, four aerial torpedoes were seen to drop as they passed over the Bund, far from their intended target... Two others fell on Nanking Road.” Either the pilot misjudged the target, or there was a malfunction with the release mechanism. Regardless of the cause, the bombs landed in one of the city's busiest civilian areas, where thousands were walking, shopping, and enjoying a hot August Saturday. At 4:46 p.m., the public health department's work diary noted, “Palace Hotel hit! Many injured and dead in street! Nanking Road opposite Cathay Hotel.” A reporter vividly captured the horror of the scene: “A bomb arced through the air, struck the Palace Hotel with a glancing blow, and unleashed indescribable carnage. As the high explosive fumes slowly lifted, a scene of dreadful death emerged. Flames from a blazing car danced over distorted bodies. Bodies wrapped in coolie cloth lay in shapeless heaps at the entrances to the main doorways and arcades of the Palace and Cathay hotels, their heads, legs, and arms separated from smashed masses of flesh. The corpse of a Chinese policeman lay dead in his tracks, shrapnel lodged in his head, and a disemboweled child was nearby.” To make matters worse, another pilot mistakenly released his bomb over Avenue Edward VII, another major shopping street. When the numbers were finally tallied, over 1,000 people, both Chinese and foreign had been killed. The bombs struck the International Settlement, a zone that was politically neutral and presumed safe. Hundreds of civilians were killed culminating in what would soon be referred to as “Black Saturday” or “Bloody Saturday.” By the time these tragedies unfolded, the Battle of Shanghai had already entered its second day.  Zhang Zhizhong's men prepared their positions for most of the day, then launched their attack late in the afternoon. Intense fighting erupted in the few hours before sunset, and it quickly became clear that the 88th Infantry Division was encountering resistance that was tougher than expected. In addition to the direct fire from entrenched Japanese positions, the attackers were bombarded by the Third Fleet's powerful artillery, which was awe-inspiring even when it employed only a fraction of its total strength of 700 pieces. However, the Chinese infantry lacked proper training in the use of heavy weaponry against fortified enemy positions. Their heavier guns, which could have made a significant difference, were held too far in the rear and missed their targets too easily, as inexperienced crews used flawed coordinates from observers who were not close enough to the action. Additionally, some of the Japanese positions had such thick defensive walls that it was questionable whether even the most powerful weaponry in the Chinese arsenal, the 150 mm howitzers, could do more than merely dent them. These tactics resulted in extraordinarily heavy losses for the Chinese, including among senior ranks. Around 5:00 p.m., Major General Huang Meixing, the 41-year-old commander of the 88th Infantry Division's 264th Brigade, was leading an attack near the marine headquarters. His divisional commander, Sun Yuanliang, attempted to reach him via field phone, but he was forced to wait. When he finally managed to get through to Huang, he cracked a rare joke: “It took so long, I thought you were dead.” Just minutes later, as if fate wanted to punish Sun Yuanliang for his black humor, Huang Meixing's command post was struck by an artillery shell, killing him instantly. Shock spread through the ranks as the news circulated, recalled Wu Ganliao, a machine gunner in the 88th Division. “Brigade Commander Huang was a fair-minded person, and he showed real affection for his troops. It was sad new”. Huang was by no means an exceptional case; Chinese officers died in large numbers from the very first day. One regiment lost seven company commanders in a single short attack. Several factors contributed to the high incidence of death among senior ranks. One reason was the ethos among some officers to lead from the front in an effort to instill courage in their men. However, leading from the rear could also be highly risky in urban combat, where opposing forces were often just yards apart, and the maze-like environment created by multi-story buildings and narrow alleys led to a fluid situation where the enemy could be just as likely behind as in front. Moreover, soldiers on both sides deliberately targeted enemy officers, perhaps more so than in other conflicts, because rigid leadership hierarchies placed a premium on decapitating the opposing unit's command. However, the massive fatality rates among officers, and even more so among the rank and file, were primarily the result of Chinese forces employing frontal assaults against a well-armed, entrenched enemy.The men who were dying by the hundreds were China's elite soldiers, the product of years of effort to build a modern military. They represented the nation's best hope for resisting Japan in a protracted war. Nevertheless, on the very first day of battle, they were being squandered at an alarming and unsustainable rate. After just a few hours of offensive operations with minimal gains, Chiang Kai-shek decided to cut his losses. In a telegram, he commanded Zhang Zhizhong: “Do not carry out attacks this evening. Await further orders.”In the weeks leading up to the outbreak of the battle of Shanghai, Chiang Kai-shek received a parade of leaders from various provinces eager to participate in the upcoming fight. After years of the Warlord nonsense , a new sense of unity began to emerge among them for the first time. All of these factions proclaimed they would lend their troops to his leadership if he pledged them against Japan. As a sign of his sincerity, Chiang decided to appoint the position of overall commander in Shanghai to one of his longest-standing rivals, our old friend, the finger nails inspector, Feng Yuxiang. This was a political savvy move directed at the Communists, trying to earn their favor.  Feng Yuxiang did not hesitate when offered the command. “As long as it serves the purpose of fighting Japan, I'll say yes, no matter what it is.” His appointment was announced just as the first shots were fired in Shanghai. Feng was about a decade older than his direct subordinates, which Chiang considered an advantage. He desired someone who was both composed and prudent to counterbalance the fiery tempers of the frontline commanders, as Chiang put it“ The frontline commanders are too young. They've got a lot of courage, but they lack experience.” Feng moved his command post to a temple outside Suzhou in mid August. Almost immediately afterward, he visited Zhang Zhizhong, who had established his command near the Suzhou city wall. At that time, Zhang was just beginning to realize how formidable the Japanese resistance in Shanghai truly was. His staff started to notice troubling signs of his deteriorating health, sensing that sickness and exhaustion were taking a toll on his ability to stay upright and effectively lead the battle. Perhaps this feeling of being overwhelmed was why he failed to undertake basic tasks, such as providing adequate protection from air attacks. Meanwhile, Shanghai society responded to the sudden outbreak of war. In July, the city's residents worked, ate, drank, and played as they had for decades. Beginning in August, however, they had to entirely remake their lives. Local institutions began to relocate; by late September, it was announced that four local universities would open joint colleges with institutions in China's interior. In the country's premier commercial city, business was being devastated. “Like a nightmare octopus flinging cruel tentacles around its helpless victims,” the North-China Daily News reported, “the local hostilities are slowly strangling Shanghai's trade.” A shopkeeper lamented, “We obtain a lot of business, of course, from tourists who visit Shanghai. What tourists are there these days?” For the foreigners in Shanghai, the war was seen as a violent diversion, but nothing truly dangerous, at least, that's what they thought. For the Chinese, however, life was unraveling. As the fighting intensified around the Japanese district, thousands of refugees poured into the streets, heading for Suzhou Creek and the Garden Bridge, the only link to the International Settlement that remained open. It was a chaotic and merciless stampede, where the weak were at a severe disadvantage. “My feet were slipping… in blood and flesh,” recalled Rhodes Farmer, a journalist for the North China Daily News, as he found himself in a sea of people struggling to escape Hongkou. “Half a dozen times, I knew I was walking on the bodies of children or old people sucked under by the torrent, trampled flat by countless feet.” Near the creek, the mass of sweating and panting humanity was nearly uncontrollable as it funneled toward the bridge, which was a mere 55 feet wide. Two Japanese sentries were almost overwhelmed by the crowd and reacted as they had been trained, with immediate, reflexive brutality. One of them bayoneted an old man and threw the lifeless body into the filthy creek below. This act of violence did not deter the other refugees, who continued to push toward the bridge, believing they were heading toward the safety of the International Settlement. Little did they know, they were moving in the wrong direction, towards the horrific slaughter of innocent civilians that would mark the entire Shanghai campaign. The American advisor Claire Chennault had been in the air since the early hours of August 14. After only a few hours of sleep at his base in Nanjing, he jumped into a lone, unarmed fighter to observe the Chinese air raid as a neutral party. The night before, he had been at the Nanjing Military Academy, in the company of Chiang Kai-shek and his wife Soong Mei-ling. That night, as war loomed, Soong Mei-ling in tears said “They are killing our people!” Chennault asked “what will you do now?”. She replied “We will fight,”. Chennault was the one who suggested bombing the ships on the Huangpu River because of the artillery support they provided to the Japanese infantry. Since there was no Chinese officer with the expertise to prepare such an operation, Soong Mei-ling had asked Chennault to take over. Although he was completely unprepared for this new role, he felt a growing affinity for China, fueled by excitement at the prospect of contributing to their fight. Eleanor B. Roosevelt, the wife of US President Franklin D. Roosevelt, was in Shanghai at the time of the bombing and was horrified by the loss of innocent life. She sent a letter to Japan's premier, Prince Konoye, urging him to seek ways to minimize the risk of Chinese air raids, which she argued were caused by the presence of Japan's military in the Shanghai area. The Japanese did not respond. However, the day after her letter, the Izumo was moved from its anchorage near the Japanese Consulate to the middle of the Huangpu River. The cruiser remained close enough to contribute its artillery to the fighting inland, but far enough away to significantly reduce the danger to civilians in the city. The 15th was surreal, even after thousands had been killed in battle, the fighting in China remained an undeclared war as far as the Japanese government was concerned, and it committed forces only in a piecemeal fashion. The Japanese Cabinet continued to refer to events in Shanghai and further north near Beijing as “the China Incident.” However, euphemisms were not enough to disguise the reality that Shanghai was becoming a significant problem. In the early hours of the 15th, a Japanese Cabinet meeting decided to send army reinforcements to the hard-pressed marines in Shanghai, leading to the deployment of the 3rd and 11th Divisions. The two divisions were to form the Shanghai Expeditionary Force, a unit resurrected from the hostilities of 1932. Many of the soldiers sent to war were reservists in their late twenties and early thirties who had long since returned to civilian life and were poorly disciplined. In their habitual disdain for the Chinese, Japanese leaders figured that this would be more than enough to deal with them. Underestimating the foe would soon prove to be a mistake they would repeat again and again in the coming weeks and months. To lead the force, the Japanese leaders brought out of retirement 59-year-old General Matsui Iwane, a veteran of the 1904-1905 Russo-Japanese War. Matsui was a slight man, weighing no more than 100 pounds, with a large 19th century mustache and a palsy affecting his right side. He was not an accidental choice; he knew China well and had been an acquaintance of Sun Yat-sen.  Hongkou or “Little Tokyo” had become an area under siege. Surrounded by hostile Chinese troops on three sides, its only link to the outside world was the dock district along the Huangpu River. From the first day of the battle, the area was bombarded with Chinese mortar shells, prompting an exodus among Japanese residents, some of whom had lived in Shanghai for years. An increasingly common sight was kimono-clad women carrying heavy loads as they made their way to the wharfs to board ferries taking them back to Japan. Hongkou, said visiting Japanese correspondent Hayashi Fusao, “was a dark town. It was an exhausted town.” Those who remained in “Little Tokyo,” mostly men forced to stay behind to look after their businesses, tried to continue their lives with as little disruption to their normal routines as possible. However, this was difficult, given the constant reminders of war surrounding them: rows of barbed wire and piles of sandbags, soldiers marching from one engagement to another, and the sounds of battle often occurring just a few blocks away. “Every building was bullet-marked, and the haze of gunpowder hung over the town,” wrote Hayashi. “It was a town at war. It was the August sun and an eerie silence, burning asphalt, and most of all, the swarm of blue flies hovering around the feet.” It seemed Vice Admiral Hasegawa Kiyoshi, the commander of the Japanese 3rd Fleet, had bitten off more than he could chew in aggressively expanding operations in the Shanghai area. August 16th saw repeated Chinese attacks, placing the Japanese defenders under severe pressure, stretching their resources to the limit. Rear Admiral Okawachi Denshichi, who headed the Shanghai marines, had to hastily commit reserves, including irreplaceable tanks, to prevent a Chinese breakthrough. That day Hasegawa sent three telegrams to his superiors, each sounding more desperate than the last. After his second telegram, sent around 7:00 pm,  warning that his troops could probably hold out for only 6 more days, the Naval Command ordered the marine barracks at Sasebo Naval Base in southern Japan to dispatch two units of 500 marines each to Shanghai. Following Hasegawa's 3rd telegram later that night, the navy decided to send even more reinforcements. Two additional marine units, consisting of a total of 1,400 soldiers waiting in Manchuria for deployment at Qingdao, were ordered to embark for Shanghai immediately. The Chinese, however, did not feel that things were going their way. The battle continued to be much bloodier than anyone had anticipated. Throwing infantry en masse against fortified positions was the only feasible tactic available to an army rich in manpower confronting an adversary with a clear technological advantage. Yet, this approach turned the battle into a contest of flesh against steel, resulting in tremendous loss of life. Chiang Kai-shek was losing patience. After several days of fighting, his troops had still not succeeded in dislodging the Japanese from the streets of Shanghai. The Japanese marines entrenched in the Hongkou and Yangshupu areas proved to be a harder nut to crack than he or his generals had expected. At a meeting with his divisional commanders, Chiang ordered a massive attack to be launched in the early morning of August 17. The troops were to utilize more firepower and be better prepared than they had been for the assault three days earlier. Codenamed Operation Iron Fist, it was the most ambitious Chinese offensive in the first critical week of the Shanghai campaign. Colonel Hans Vetter, the advisor assigned to the 88th Division, played a key role in planning the offensive. He aimed to employ “Stosstrupp” or “stormtrooper” shock troop tactics that the Germans had effectively used during the Great War. After an intense artillery bombardment, a small, elite group of determined, well-armed men was to punch through the Japanese lines and fight their way deep into the enemy camp before the defenders had a chance to recover from the initial surprise. This procedure was to be followed by both the 88th Division moving in from the west, targeting the area south of Hongkou Park, and the 87th Division conducting a parallel operation from the east. Zhang Zhizhong recognized a window of opportunity while he still enjoyed a significant, but likely temporary, advantage against the Japanese. This opportunity had to be seized before reinforcements arrived. However, the odds were not favorable. Urban combat with modern weaponry of unprecedented lethality was a costly affair, especially when the enemy had the upper hand in the sky. Japanese airplanes constantly threatened the Chinese positions, carrying out relentless sorties throughout the day. The Chinese Air Force remained a factor, but it was uncertain how much longer it would hold out against the more experienced Japanese pilots and their superior, more maneuverable aircraft. The growing Japanese presence overhead, supported by both shipborne planes and aircraft based on airstrips on Chongming Island in the Yangtze Delta, greatly complicated any major movements on the ground. Despite these challenges, the Chinese Army continued its troop build-up in the Shanghai area. The 98th Infantry Division arrived on August 15 and placed one brigade, half its strength, at the disposal of the 87th Infantry Division, ensuring that the division's rear area was covered during Operation Iron Fist. Operation Iron Fist kicked off as planned at 5:00 am on the 17th. Utilizing all available firepower, the 87th and 88th Infantry Divisions launched simultaneous assaults against stunned and bewildered Japanese defenders. In line with the Stosstrupp approach of rapid penetration, Zhang Zhizhong introduced a new tactical principle, prompted by the severe losses during the first few days of fighting. Forces under his command were to identify gaps in the Japanese defenses and exploit them, rather than launch massive, costly, and most likely futile attacks on heavily fortified positions. Once an enemy stronghold was spotted, the main forces would circumvent it and leave just enough troops to keep it pinned down. Chen Yiding, a regimental commander of the 87th Infantry Division, played a pivotal role in the assault. His soldiers, each equipped with provisions for two days, made good progress during the first hours of Iron Fist, leveraging their local knowledge and moving with the slippery dexterity of alley cats. They would enter a building on one street, knock down the wall inside, and exit onto the next street, or they would throw down beams from rooftop to rooftop, sneaking as quietly as possible from one block to another without being noticed by those on the ground. They proved elusive targets for the Japanese, who expected them to come from one direction, only to be attacked from another. Nevertheless, changing the tactical situation from the previous days was not enough. The attackers encountered well-prepared defenses that sometimes could not be circumvented, resulting in significant losses from the outset of the assault. An entire battalion of the 88th Division was wiped out while trying to take a single building. Despite their sacrifices, there was no major breakthrough anywhere along the Japanese defense lines. This was partly due to strong support from Japanese naval artillery stationed along the Huangpu River and partly a reflection of poor coordination between Chinese infantry and artillery.Equally detrimental to the Chinese cause was their careful avoidance, during the first days of combat in Shanghai, of fighting inside the International Settlement or even in the predominantly Japanese part of the settlement, in order to avoid angering the outside world and swaying international opinion against them. This approach frustrated their German advisors. “It was obvious that the attacking troops had been told to engage only enemies standing on Chinese territory, not the ones inside the international areas,” the Germans wrote, with an almost audible sigh of regret in their after-action report. This frustration was shared by several Chinese officers at the frontline. “We are much handicapped by the demarcation of the foreign areas,” the adjutant to a divisional commander told a Western reporter. “We could have wiped out the enemy if it had not been for orders from the Central Government and our commander to avoid causing damage to foreign lives and to give them adequate protection.” The presence of the large foreign community primarily played into Japanese hands. Many of Chiang Kai-shek's officers believed that if the Chinese had been able to move through the French Concession and the International Settlement to attack the Japanese from the rear, they could have won easily. Zhang Fakui would later say “Without the protection provided by the foreign concessions, they would have been wiped out,”. At the end of the day, the Japanese emerged victorious. Their defense proved stronger, as it had for four long years on the Western Front during the Great War. The challenge facing the Japanese was tough, but at least it was straightforward and uncomplicated: they had to hold on to Hongkou and Yangshupu while waiting for reinforcements to arrive. They proved adept at this task. In many cases, Chinese soldiers found themselves fighting for the same objectives they had targeted when the battle for Shanghai began several days earlier. By August 18, the Chinese attack had been called off. Operation Iron Fist had proven to be a costly endeavor for the Chinese, who endured heavy casualties in the vicious urban fighting. The Japanese, on the other hand, suffered approximately 600 casualties, of which 134 were fatalities, according to the Official Gazette. The Japanese marine units dispatched from Manchuria on August 16, the day of crisis for their compatriots in Shanghai, arrived in the city during the morning of August 18 and were immediately thrown into battle. A few hours later, the Japanese Cabinet announced the formal end of its policy of non-expansion in China, which, by that time, had already been a hollow shell for several weeks. “The empire, having reached the limit of its patience, has been forced to take resolute measures,” it stated. “Henceforth, it will punish the outrages of the Chinese Army, thereby spurring the Chinese government to self-reflect.” I would like to take this time to remind you all that this podcast is only made possible through the efforts of Kings and Generals over at Youtube. Please go subscribe to Kings and Generals over at Youtube and to continue helping us produce this content please check out www.patreon.com/kingsandgenerals. If you are still hungry after that, give my personal channel a look over at The Pacific War Channel at Youtube, it would mean a lot to me. On August 13, Japanese marines, disguised as civilians, provoked Chinese guards, leading to mutual gunfire. The fierce urban fighting escalated, especially at the strategically vital Eight Character Bridge. Despite determined Chinese assaults, heavy losses ensued as they struggled against well-fortified Japanese positions. As artillery and air strikes rained down, civilian casualties soared, culminating in the infamous "Black Saturday," followed by the failed Operation Iron Fist.    

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Matthew Dixon, managing partner of Archer Hotel Management, owner of The Palace Hotel Madrid, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report about how the luxury hotel has been completely renovated, including all rooms, public spaces and restaurants. With an enviable location in the heart of the city, The Palace Hotel, part of Marriott's Luxury Collection, is close to major art museums, gardens and other attractions. For more information, visit www.thepalacehotelmadrid.com.  All our Insider Travel Report video interviews are archived and available on our Youtube channel  (youtube.com/insidertravelreport), and as podcasts with the same title on: Spotify, Pandora, Stitcher, PlayerFM, Listen Notes, Podchaser, TuneIn + Alexa, Podbean,  iHeartRadio,  Google, Amazon Music/Audible, Deezer, Podcast Addict, and iTunes Apple Podcasts, which supports Overcast, Pocket Cast, Castro and Castbox.  

In the explosive finale, Vivian and Morgan's cat-and-mouse game reaches its climax as they navigate the Palace Hotel's secret tunnels, sharing passionate moments and dangerous truths about Project Snowfall. The true nature of the catalyst in Vivian's blood is revealed – not just a weapon, but a key to genetic enhancement that makes her stronger, faster, and more sensitive to pleasure. As Marina Volkov pursues them through the historic hotel, Vivian's masterful trap unfolds, using her own enhanced blood to trigger a devastating reaction in Marina's modified genetics.Their final confrontation on the helipad at dawn leads not to an ending but a thrilling new beginning, as Vivian and Morgan embrace their shared future as enhanced equals, turning their skills toward more dangerous and profitable games. The episode culminates in a passionate celebration of their new partnership, proving that sometimes the most dangerous player is the one you've chosen to trust – and desire.Unlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media! Get all our shows on any player you love, hassle free! For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app. For Spotify or other players, visit caloroga.com/plus. No plug-ins needed!Subscribe now for exclusive shows like 'Palace Intrigue,' and get bonus content from Deep Crown (our exclusive Palace Insider!) Or get 'Daily Comedy News,' and '5 Good News Stories' with no commercials! Plans start at $4.99 per month, or save 20% with a yearly plan at $49.99. Join today and help support the show!We now have Merch!  FREE SHIPPING! Check out all the products like T-shirts, mugs, bags, jackets and more with logos and slogans from your favorite shows! Did we mention there's free shipping? Get 10% off with code NewMerch10 Go to Caloroga.comGet more info from Caloroga Shark Media and if you have any comments, suggestions, or just want to get in touch our email is info@caloroga.com

San Francisco is known for its stunning views and vibrant culture, but beneath the surface lies a history filled with mystery, tragedy, and the paranormal. In this episode, I explore the haunted side of the City by the Bay—ghostly tales from historic landmarks, chilling encounters in fog-drenched streets, and the stories that keep skeptics and believers alike up at night. From Alcatraz Island to the eerie happenings at the Palace Hotel, we uncover the spine-tingling secrets that make San Francisco one of the most haunted cities in America. Dare to join me The Daily Vlogs and Podcast Merchandise  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thedailyvlogspodcast.myspreadshop.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ MIC: Shure SM7B Processor: Rodecaster Pro ll  “You can only get better every time you fail" Please also follow me where you listen to your podcast. I'm available on most podcast platforms. Apple, Spotify, Google Podcast, Amazon Podcast, Audible, iHeart Radio and much more. My New channel Recaps & Reviews Podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/jjxm3B9Dmyb⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  I also would like to thank you guys for the continued support in all my adventures. Thank you in advance.  New Niners gear available. Click the link below The Daily Vlogs and Podcast Merchandise  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thedailyvlogspodcast.myspreadshop.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Venmo - @ericb1642  Instagram - @Eric1642  TikTok - @ericb1642 YouTube - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Daily Podcast with Eric B. On YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Eric B's Daily Vlogs⁠⁠⁠

In a luxury suite at The Palace Hotel, Vivian and Morgan's passionate cat-and-mouse game reaches new heights as dangerous truths emerge between kisses. Through steamy revelations about their encounters in Vienna, Paris, and Monaco, they discover the real reason behind their years of chase and near-misses: Morgan secretly hid Project Snowfall's catalyst in Vivian's blood, protecting her the only way he could.The truth about his dead wife and Marina's deadly agenda surfaces during an intense encounter against the suite wall, their professional facades finally crumbling under the weight of passion and protection. But their intimate revelations are shattered along with the hotel windows as Marina's team closes in, forcing them to decide between running together or making their final stand. The episode culminates in a choice between self-preservation and justice, as Vivian realizes her own blood might be the key to ending everything – if she survives Marina's attack.Unlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media! Get all our shows on any player you love, hassle free! For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app. For Spotify or other players, visit caloroga.com/plus. No plug-ins needed!Subscribe now for exclusive shows like 'Palace Intrigue,' and get bonus content from Deep Crown (our exclusive Palace Insider!) Or get 'Daily Comedy News,' and '5 Good News Stories' with no commercials! Plans start at $4.99 per month, or save 20% with a yearly plan at $49.99. Join today and help support the show!We now have Merch!  FREE SHIPPING! Check out all the products like T-shirts, mugs, bags, jackets and more with logos and slogans from your favorite shows! Did we mention there's free shipping? Get 10% off with code NewMerch10 Go to Caloroga.comGet more info from Caloroga Shark Media and if you have any comments, suggestions, or just want to get in touch our email is info@caloroga.com

Welcome back to A Century Of Stories: India presented by IDFC FIRST Bank! In this episode, Kunal takes you to the iconic Taj Mahal Palace Hotel in Mumbai, India’s first luxury hotel. Discover its fascinating history, stunning architecture, and world-class hospitality that has welcomed royalty, celebrities, and travellers for over a century. From its breathtaking views of the Arabian Sea to its rich legacy, this landmark is more than just a hotel—it's a piece of India’s cultural fabric. Watch now for an unforgettable journey! Subscribe for more such captivating stories! New episodes out every Monday! #TajMahalPalace #IndianHospitality #ACenturyOfStories - Open IDFC FIRST Bank savings account : https://www.idfcfirstbank.com/personal-banking/accounts/savings-account?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=content&utm_campaign=June&utm_content=COS Know more about Zero Fee Banking : https://www.idfcfirstbank.com/getmorefromyourbank?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=centuryofstories&utm_campaign=cosepi1&utm_term=Aug23 Follow ‘A Century of Stories’ official Instagram handle at @acenturyofstories Subscribe to A Century of Stories YT channel Listen to A Century of Stories across Audio Platforms Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts | Gaana | Amazon Music | Jio Saavn Follow our host Kunal on Instagram at @kunalvijayakar And don’t forget to rate us!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rebecca Li is a force to be reckoned with and some of the many hats she wears include entrepreneur, hospitality expert, investment banker and educator.  Rebecca was born into a Chinese hotelier family and left China in 2003 to pursue her studies in England and China.  In 2011 she became an investment banker and returned to China in 2014.  In this podcast, Rebecca shares her educational and career path choices and how she juggles her career with having two young children. Rebecca also describes her family's hotel business and how it has evolved over the years.  As an entrepreneur, Rebecca is constantly looking for ways to grow and improve her family's businesses and she recently visited Switzerland to discover Swiss hospitality and Swiss hospitality education.  After commenting on her impressions of Switzerland, she describes the hospitality sector in China and how China is meeting the ever-growing hospitality needs through education, technology and innovation. Finally, Rebecca discusses some of the challenges that the Chinese hospitality market is currently facing and conveys the need for more hospitality education and training. She addresses the ever-changing travel and hospitality market and how hoteliers can better meet these challenges. Rebecca Li is a seasoned hotelier with a rich background in the hospitality industry, stemming from her family's heritage business. She grew up in Beijing and was immersed in the hospitality sector through her family's 140-key Palace Hotel in Lijiang, China.  Under her leadership, the Maple Palace Hotel Group has expanded to own and operate 16 properties across Yunnan, Hainan, and Thailand, encompassing various types of accommodations, including business hotels, resort hotels, and boutique hotels. Rebecca pursued her education abroad, studying in the UK and Canada. She began her professional career as an investment banker in Toronto before returning to Asia to contribute to her family's business. To further enhance her expertise in hospitality management, she obtained a master's certificate from Cornell University. As the Chief Director of Corporate Development for Maple Palace Hotel Group, Rebecca is dedicated to fostering innovation and entrepreneurship within the hospitality industry. She co-founded InnCube, a co-working space in Beijing, and Les Petite Ecuries, a French fusion restaurant in Yunnan, while also expanding operations to Thailand. In addition to her role in hospitality, Rebecca serves as the Executive Director of the Yunnan Association for International Science and Technology Cooperation. In this capacity, she supports regional development initiatives in her hometown and has established an international innovation and entrepreneurship platform (YiiEC) with a presence in countries such as Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, the UK, France, Canada, and the US. Driven by a passion for hospitality and a commitment to innovation, Rebecca Li continues to build upon her family legacy while exploring new opportunities for growth and collaboration in the industry.

Walking up Canning Street to The Wine Corner Store on a sunny day is joyous. There are people sitting at outside tables and lounging on the grass strip in the middle of the road with bottles of wine and snacks, catching up with friends and enjoying the tease of a possible early spring. It's a vibe. Steven "Stevie" Mifsud-Ellul opened  The Wine Corner Store  back in 2016 with a concept of mirroring the relationships that milk bar owners have with a neighbourhood - but instead of selling milk, bread and lollies, he sells wines, beers and delicious food. One of the more unique things about  The Wine Corner Store  is that  people can enjoy a bottle of wine that would usually cost hundreds of dollars at a restaurant because Stevie sells it at retail price. Heading the kitchen is  John Cassie.  John has worked at  several of my favourite Melbourne venues including The Palace Hotel, Verge, Cutler & Co, Bar Liberty, Capitano, Old Palm Liquor, Waxflower  and  Atticus Finch. John and I sat down and had a lovely chat with a glass of wine and then I was invited to stay on with my partner for dinner, or more realistically the feast that John sent out. John is a master of flavour, and I would be hard pressed to say which dish was my favourite. I started with briny sweet Sydney rock oysters from front-of-house Miles' family's oyster farm in Lake Wonboyn on the remote far south coast of New South Wales. There are some Maltese leaning dishes as a nod to Stevie's heritage, such as the Bigilla,  a hearty Maltese broad bean dip served with warm house-made flatbread, and then there was a pork rendang croquette  with charred pineapple and a stunning Jerusalem artichoke  with romesco. We also shared the Fettuccini with duck and radicchio ragu and a seafood Moqueca, which owes its origins to Brazil and perhaps John's earlier travels throughout South America. I loved it all and I am already thinking about when I can go back for more.

Why does a stay at the Palace Hotel mean trouble? Stephen Crane, today on The Classic Tales Podcast.  Welcome to this Vintage Episode of The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening.  A Vintage Episode is released every Tuesday. If you have found value in the show, please help us to help more people like you by going to http://classictalesaudiobooks.com, and becoming a supporter. New stories are coming your way on Friday.  Please donate to the Kickstarter project to fund the audiobook production of Immortal, by Joanna White. It's a prequel to her epic fantasy series, Valiant. In Immortal, the protagonist travels through different times without the ability to die. It's very well-written, and I'm sure you'll love it.  Once we raise the funds, Joanna has hired me to produce the audiobook! I'll send out a newsletter with a link to the project once we're ready to launch. Thanks for pitching in!  Stephen Crane is mostly known for his seminal novel: The Red Badge of Courage, and also for his short story, “The Bride Comes to Yellow Sky”. While today's story is seemingly simple, there are several complex themes underpinning the story. Also, the story breaks the stylistic norms of the period, venturing toward the realm of Expressionism.  And now, The Blue Hotel, by Stephen Crane. Follow this link to the Kickstarter page for Immortal, and help to fund the audiobook:   Follow this link to become a monthly supporter:    Follow this link to subscribe to our YouTube Channel:    Follow this link to subscribe to the Arsène Lupin Podcast:   Follow this link to follow us on Instagram:   Follow this link to follow us on Facebook:    

As commemorations marking the 80th anniversary of the Allied landings take place in Normandy, film critic Lisa Nesselson tells us about her favorite D-Day classics – from star-studded extravaganza "The Longest Day" to Steven Spielberg's "Saving Private Ryan". Plus, Jessica Chastain and Peter Sarsgaard star in "Memory", a harsh tale about what happens when suppressed memories meet early-onset dementia. Finally, Lisa tells us about Roman Polanski's latest film "Palace Hotel", which she was surprised to enjoy after it was eviscerated by other critics.

Uncommon Ambience: At the Movies, Back to the Future 2. This episode takes place in an alternate timeline: Biff 1985. Where we will enjoy the sullen symphony of carnage, lust, and poor life choices just outside the Biff Tannen Pleasure Paradise Hotel And Casino. It's a doozy. Minus Sammy Hagar. Also, minus bullets and explosions. There were plenty in Biff 1985; there's also plenty in our modern world. So I left out the ordinances. IE: don't worry about any hidden jump scares or Principal Strickland catching up with his drive-by "slackers" in hour seven. This episode involves everything else outside of Biff's Pleasure Paradise: motorcycles, dogs, helicopters, police, and people doing dubious sh!t. It's a wild scene from one of the wildest second acts in a movie I can think of. In the film, we return from a Jetson-esque 2015 to a nightmarish 1985 that culminates with Marty jumping off the roof of the Pleasure Palace. Here's the thing about Back to the Future 2. We left on an electrifying cliffhanger thinking we might have to wait another half-decade for the sequel to return to theaters (we didn't have smartphones or the web). I was pissed... but with time BTTF2 became my favorite of the series. Erp. Look, I know Back to the Future heads aren't Star Wars or Rush people… Even still I don't want to get into email exchanges about how I'm not respecting a competent Western hidden in a sci-fi story. Or a "but BTTF is the most complete story" ... Or some other movie review pretending to be a wine-ass review talking about notes of earth and tobacco in the finish. Instead, here are the best fruit flavors by candy: strawberry - Starburst lime - Mike n Ike cherry - Bottlecaps apple - Jolly Rancher orange - Skittles grape - Sweetarts banana - Runts lemon - Lemonheads blue raspberry - Fun Dip

This episode, yr grls feel the earth move under their feet thanks to SAN FRANCISCO EARTHQUAKE 1906 by KATHLEEN DUEY. Sierra, she of the old-fashioned braids and humble dreams, works as maid in the grand Palace Hotel of San Francisco. Joseph Harlan, he of the ranch inheritance and general decency, is staying in The Palace Hotel. Joe is completely smitten with Sierra but she is coming to terms with her crush turning out to be a gold digger. Sierra and Joseph collide just as the Pacific Plate and North Atlantic Plate, and thus find themselves on the greatest adventure known to man. No, not love. Surviving the aftermath of an up to 8.3 on the richter scale earthquake in turn-of-the-century San Fran. Remember when men were men and young adult fiction was for young adults? And also historical? Have we expanded the possibilities to the point of choking out skilled, professional writing? You know what they say. If the tent's a-quakin', look out for the ensuing fires.

Join me on a captivating journey through the diverse landscapes and rich history of Cyprus. From the charming Christy's Palace Hotel to the divided streets of Nicosia, we'll uncover the island's tumultuous past and vibrant present. Together, we'll explore rugged mountains, cross borders, and unravel a tale of forbidden love that echoes through the ages. Whether you're a history buff, an adventure seeker, or simply seeking a slice of Mediterranean paradise, this episode has something for everyone. Tune in for an immersive experience that will leave you longing to explore the sun-drenched shores and storied landscapes of Cyprus. If you go to Cyprus and decide to go to the mountains, I highly recommend Christy's Palace Hotel in Pedoulas. You can find it on Hotels25.com.

Tag med på en spændende rejse gennem Cyperns varierede landskaber og rige historie. Fra det charmerende Christy's Palace Hotel til de gaderne i den opdelte hovedstad, Nicosia vil vi afdække øens tumultariske fortid og livlige nutid. Sammen vil vi udforske barske bjerge, krydse grænser og afsløre en fortælling om forbudt kærlighed, der genlyder gennem tiderne. Uanset om du er en historieentusiast, en eventyrlysten sjæl eller blot ønsker en bid af Middelhavets paradis, så har denne episode noget for enhver smag.

La notte di Capodanno del 1999 si svolge freneticamente tra inconvenienti, loschi affari e situazioni grottesche per i ricchi e facoltosi clienti del Palace Hotel di Gstaad, in Svizzera. Un film di Roman Polanski, prodotto da Luca Barbareschi.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

At pubs around the country, people are watching pairs of coins tossed in the air for the classic ANZAC Day tradition of playing two-up.  In most parts of Australia it's illegal to play this quintessentially Australian game any day other than ANZAC Day.  But one pub in Broken Hill – the far west New South Wales mining town near the border South Australia – it's played legally every Friday night.  So how is it that two-up is legal any time of the year are mid-sized pub in the middle of the outback?  Ringmaster of two-up at the Palace Hotel in Broken Hill Fisk Nagas joins Bension Siebert to explain. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How did San Francisco handle one of the biggest natural disaster haymakers in North America's history? How did scientists gauge the strength of the earthquake in these days before the Richter scale? And at the turn of the 20th Century, was the dreamy Mayor of San Francisco more obsessed with pizza or dim sum? Trent Edwards and Steve Fait are joined by Scott Borden for an unavoidably shaky improv set filled with foodies, fitness, and fireworks. Trent and Steve then interview Jamie O'Keefe, curator for the San Francisco Fire Department Museum, about what actually happened.   Links To Further Yer Book-Learnin'   The California Academy's history of The Great San Francisco Earthquake and Fire of 1906.    How did Chinatown overcome its destruction and a 1906 San Francisco rebuilding committee's attempt to relocate Chinese-Americans?   How does the Richter Scale work?   The story behind the phoenix on San Francisco's city and fire department seals.   How long did it take San Francisco to improve its fire codes after the Great Fire of 1906?   Enrico Caruso (25 February 1873 – 2 August 1921), an Italian operatic tenor, defended his actions during the quake in an article.   Eugene “Handsome Gene” Schmitz, was under the thumb of corrupt city boss Abe Ruef. Not baseball hero Babe Ruth. Phew!   Dennis Sullivan was the San Francisco Fire Department Chief in 1906.   The Panama-Pacific International Exposition of 1915.   The collapse of the Old City Hall of San Francisco.   The TransAmerica Pyramid is a skyscraper built to survive big earthquakes.   The Pacific Ring of Fire.   The Palace Hotel.

We have a special treat to kick off 2024 with guest Kevin Rigualt talking about what it's like managing in Paris palace hotel bars, the creation of his new seasonal […]

Seja um apoiador do Malhete Podcast - Faça uma doação. Clique aqui pra doar: bit.ly/46VxiHs Asas da Liberdade – A Vida e a Morte de Santos Dumont Por Luiz Guedes Jr Há 150 anos, nascia Santos Dumont, um dos maiores inventores do Brasil, Aos 117 anos de seu mais célebre feito, voo no Campo de Bagatelle em 23 de outubro de 1906, Alberto Santos Dumont continua a ser para a maioria dos brasileiros o maior herói científico que o país já teve. Muitos conhecem a sua saga, contada e recontada nos livros escolares. Mas pouca gente sabe realmente quem foi o personagem que se aventurou a desbravar os céus. Que tipo de homem se escondia atrás dos longos bigodes, das vestes impecáveis e do inseparável chapéu panamá? As polêmicas que cercam a vida do inventor, comumente omitidas do grande público, são reveladas nas biografias disponíveis em diversas línguas. Consideram, principalmente, sobre a sexualidade, a fama de mau perdedor e a doença que o levou ao suicídio. Mas esses são apenas pequenos tópicos de uma vida tão rica em detalhes quanto a trajetória que levou o homem a construir máquinas voadoras. Santos Dumont voou muito além do que contam os livros de colégio. Na virada dos séculos 19 e 20, a sociedade mudava radicalmente com inovações como a luz elétrica, o automóvel e o telefone. Em meio ao turbilhão de novidades, um intrépido brasileiro agitava a sociedade parisiense com recepções nada comuns: ao serem levados pelo mordomo á sala de jantar, os convidados deparavam com mesas e cadeiras de mais de 2 metros de altura. Entre os presentes estavam a princesa Isabel, filha de d. Pedro II, último imperador brasileiro, o Joalheiro Louis Cartier, o arquiteto Gustave Eiffel, projetista da torre que leva seu nome, alguns representantes da família Rothschild, a imperatriz Eugênia, viúva reclusa de Napoleão III, alguns duques, barões e outros membros da alta sociedade europeia. Todos achavam divertido subir numa escada portátil para participar de mais um dos famosos jantares aéreos, como ficaram conhecidos os eventos promovidos por Santos Dumont em seu apartamento na Champs-Elysées. Questionado sobre o motivo desses jantares, anfitrião sempre respondia: "É para que todos imaginem como seria a vida numa máquina voadora". Alguns convidados riam. Afinal, em 1890, as máquinas voadoras ainda não existiam. Santos Dumont, em tom mais sério, retrucava que em pouco tempo elas dominariam os céus. “Estarão em todas as partes”, dizia o futuro aviador. As declarações do brasileiro soavam devaneios de um desajustado, mas tinham uma explicação: sua infância fora cercada por obras de Júlio Verne, nas quais se destacava a imagem de um céu povoado de máquinas voadoras. Em 1901, quando realizou a ousada circum-navegação da Torre Eiffel, recebeu diversos telegramas de congratulações e medalhas de louvor e coragem enviadas por diferentes chefes de Estado. Duas delas emocionaram-no em especial: a primeira foi a carta do próprio Júlio Verne; a outra, enviada por Pedro, amigo da época de criança: "Você lembra, meu caro Alberto, do tempo em que brincávamos de perguntar 'passarinho voa?", 'urubu voa?", "homem voa?", e você sempre levantava o dedo afirmando que o homem voava? A recordação dessa época me veio ao espirito no dia em que chegou ao Rio de Janeiro a notícia do seu triunfo. O homem voa, meu caro! Você tinha razão em levantar o dedo. E não tinha mesmo que pagar a prenda". A brincadeira à qual se referia o colega de infância era uma das preferidas de Santos Dumont e dos irmãos na fazenda onde nasceu, em 20 de julho de 1873, em Minas Gerais. Os pais do inventor, Henrique Dumont e Francisca de Paula Santos, foram os primeiros brasileiros a viver no distrito de João Aires, na minúscula cidade de Cabangu hoje rebatizada como Santos Dumont. Aos 6 anos, Alberto mudou-se com a família para as terras férteis de São Paulo, onde seu pai, apelidado de rei do café pela imprensa, comprou uma propriedade tão extensa que foi possível construir nela uma estrada de ferro com 96 quilômetros de extensão. Nessa época, além de mergulhar nos livros de ficção, Santos Dumont tinha como passatempo predileto dirigir as enormes locomotivas e também consertar todo o maquinário usado na produção do café. Henrique apreciava a fascinação do sexto de seus oito filhos e o caçula entre os três homens, mas não compreendia por que o menino não se interessava por outras atividades comuns entre meninos, como caçar ou até mesmo brigar com os irmãos. A vida em Paris O mundo de Santos Dumont ganhou novas dimensões quando ele tinha 18 anos. Seu pai sofrera uma queda de cavalo e acabou hemiplégico aos 60 anos. Sem chances de cura no Brasil, vendeu os negócios da família por 6 milhões de dólares (uma fortuna hoje, e ainda maior naquele tempo) e partiu para a Europa com a esposa e o jovem Alberto. A esperança de cura estava em Paris, onde Louis Pasteur revolucionava a medicina com suas vacinas. As descobertas na capital francesa encantaram o jovem brasileiro, em especial os motores de combustão interna, que ele jamais havia visto. Em visita à fábrica da Peugeot, comprou um dos dois únicos automóveis produzidos pela marca naquele ano de 1891. Poucos meses depois, após seu pai perceber que a medicina europeia não lhe restauraria a saúde, voltou com a família para o Brasil, trazendo a bordo do navio o estranho veículo de apenas 3,5 cv (capaz de atingir 16 quilómetros por hora). Ao dirigir a novidade nas ruas de São Paulo, Santos Dumont não só espantou os pedestres, mas também ficou conhecido como a primeira pessoa a circular de automóvel em toda a América do Sul. Sem esperanças de cura, Henrique teve uma longa conversa com o filho. Disse-lhe que não precisaria se preocupar em ganhar dinheiro e adiantou-lhe a herança de meio milhão de dólares. Depois, instruiu-o a voltar a Paris, onde parecia ter se adaptado muito bem. Santos Dumont seguiu o conselho. Chegou à Cidade Luz no verão de 1892, e seu pai morreu em agosto. Tímido para frequentar qualquer universidade, recorreu a um professor particular, que desenvolveu um intenso programa de estudos englobando física, química, engenharia mecânica e elétrica. Ocasionalmente, visitava os primos na Inglaterra, onde aproveitava para assistir às aulas na Universidade de Bristol. Como era aluno ouvinte, não corria o risco de ser interrogado em público. O Estilo Dumont Somente após cinco anos como cidadão francês, o brasileiro iniciou suas experiências com balões. Naquela época, a aeronáutica funcionava como um clube de cavalheiros, e Santos Dumont foi imediatamente aceito por sua origem abastada. Em pouco tempo, seus inventos ganharam espaço na imprensa local e internacional, e o brasileiro tornou-se coqueluche na alta sociedade europeia. Foi talvez um dos homens mais prestigiados e noticiados em todo o mundo no início do século 20. Não raro, sua imagem elegante estampava caixas de charutos, fósforos e até de aparelhos de jantares. Estilistas prosperaram com réplicas de seu chapéu e dos colarinhos altos e duros, que ele mesmo desenhara de modo a alongar seu pescoço e disfarçar a baixa estatura (cerca de 1,60 metro). Outros artifícios com essa finalidade eram os ternos sempre escuros com listras verticais, os sapatos com saltos e o tradicional chapéu-panamá. Apesar dos recursos para parecer mais alto, os jornais lhe deram o apelido carinhoso de petit Santos, o que muito o incomodava, embora continuasse a ditar moda: fabricantes de brinquedos produziam réplicas em miniatura de seus balões, que também inspiravam os bolos feitos pelos confeiteiros, sempre em forma de charuto e com as cores da bandeira brasileira. Em outra ocasião, reclamou com o amigo Louis Cartier, cujo avô fundara a Maison Cartier havia meio século, que era muito perigoso tirar as mãos dos comandos em pleno voo e levá-las ao relógio de bolso. Cartier criou para Santos Dumont um dos primeiros relógios de pulso de uso civil, que imediatamente tornou-se acessório indispensável para parisienses mais sofisticados. Além do estilo seguido por homens e mulheres, o aviador invariavelmente ganhava as manchetes devido ao seu temperamento difícil. Meteu-se em inúmeras brigas com o Aeroclube de Paris, quase sempre por não concordar com as regras dos concursos. Santos Dumont não enxergava a aviação como atividade cientifica. Para ele, voar era um esporte, um desafio entre homens aventureiros para ver quem vencia. E, como demonstrava, seu espírito excessivamente competitivo não lhe permitia sair derrotado. "Não me importo com o dinheiro das competições", dizia ele, que doava às pessoas em situações vulneráveis os valores conquistados em campeonatos. "Mas o prêmio atrai um número maior de rivais para que eu possa mostrar minha coragem. Essa é a importância da competição." Mesmo diante dessas habilidades, as publicações da época sobre Dumont muitas vezes insistiam em priorizar outro tema: a sua sexualidade. Reportagens do passado mostram que o estilo e o comportamento do aviador eram um prato cheio para os editoriais (repletos de julgamentos). Isso porque, além dos dedos cheios de anéis e o cabelo repartido ao meio hábitos especialmente das mulheres naqueles tempos, Santos Dumont circulava por Paris sobre uma bicicleta de modelo feminino e já achava natural tricotar e bordar em seu apartamento no Elysées Palace Hotel. Ocasionalmente, os tabloides publicavam notas sobre o suposto noivado de Santos Dumont com alguma jovem, mas ele rapidamente negava, enviando respostas irritadas à imprensa. Dizia preferir que as pessoas pensassem ser ele viúvo a estar noivo. Em sua escrivaninha, o aviador mantinha a fotografia da bela cubana Aida de Acosta, a quem ensinou a comandar um de seus balões aos 19 anos, ela tornou-se a primeira mulher do mundo a voar. Algumas biografias sugerem um caso amoroso entre os dois. Porém, após a morte do brasileiro, Aida confidenciou que ele era muito tímido para entabular uma conversa. Segundo ela, suas únicas palavras foram as instruções para ela pilotar o balão e, mesmo essas, ele dissera de modo acanhado. Um legado para o mundo Depois do histórico voo com o 14-Bis, em 1906, Santos Dumont entrou num período de depressão. O sucesso com os aeroplanos parecia não mais animá-lo. Ele acusava os amigos de o terem abandonado, lamuriava-se de seu corpo pequeno - fato que o ajudou na aeronáutica- e dizia a todos que estava sem dinheiro. Ninguém acreditava, mas, na tentativa de agrada-lo, aconselhavam-no a patentear seus inventos. Proposta imediatamente recusada. Eram seus presentes para a humanidade, dizia. "Prefiro terminar num asilo pobre a cobrar o privilégio de copiar meus experimentos aéreos." Em 4 de janeiro de 1910, sofreu um acidente sério com o Demoiselle, seu avião de uso pessoal. Foi a última vez que pilotou uma aeronave. Sua saúde piorou. Passou a ter visão dupla e fortes crises de vertigem. Alguns médicos diagnosticaram que Santos Dumont, aos 36 anos, sofria de esclerose múltipla. Outros atribuíram os sintomas a problemas psíquicos. Em 1914, quando a Alemanha declarou guerra à França, o brasileiro decidiu colocar-se a serviço de seu país adotivo. Mas os militares franceses chegaram até ele primeiro. Os vizinhos o haviam denunciado, pois pensavam que o tímido estrangeiro que observava o mar com um telescópio de fabricação alemã era um espião do kaiser. A polícia revirou sua casa e, após verificar o equívoco, pediu desculpas. Mas Santos Dumont não perdoou a suspeita de ser um traidor. Numa explosão de raiva, jogou todos seus documentos aeronáuticos, os desenhos e as cartas de congratulações no fogo. O aviador passou a maior parte dos anos da guerra no Brasil. Projetou em Petrópolis, no Rio de Janeiro, uma casa de arquitetura bastante avançada para a época, chamada de Encantada. Porém Santos Dumont nunca parou por muito tempo num só lugar. Revezava-se entre Petrópolis e clinicas de repouso na França e na Suíça. Num de seus retornos ao Brasil, em 1928, um hidroavião batizado com seu nome explodiu enquanto voava para saudar a sua chegada na Baia de Guanabara, na capital fluminense. As 12 pessoas a bordo morreram no acidente, visto de perto por Santos Dumont, que observava tudo de pé no convés. O episódio só agravou a saúde mental do aviador. Depressão e Morte Em 1931, um sobrinho chamado Jorge retirou-o de uma casa de repouso na Europa e trouxe-o de volta ao Brasil. No ano seguinte, irrompeu a Revolução Constitucionalista, que colocou paulistas e as tropas federais em campos opostos. Os médicos sugeriram que Santos Dumont deixasse a cidade de São Paulo e fosse morar num lugar mais tranquilo. Jorge o levou para um hotel no Guarujá. Todas as manhãs, acordava mais cedo e escondia os jornais na tentativa de ocultar do tio doente as notícias do conflito. No dia 23 de julho de 1932, os dois estavam no saguão quando escutaram um avião bombardear um alvo próximo. O aviador mandou o sobrinho levar um recado e tomou o elevador de volta ao quarto. Testemunhas dizem que ainda o ouviram falar: "Nunca pensei que minha invenção fosse causar derramamento de sangue entre irmãos". Jorge, que sempre temia deixar o tio sozinho, voltou para o quarto e o encontrou sem vida, enforcado, aos 59 anos de idade. O suicídio de Santos Dumont foi ocultado do conhecimento público durante décadas – afinal, o ato de tirar a própria vida (que segue sendo tabu em diversos lugares do mundo) não caía bem para um herói nacional. Agindo sob ordens do governo, o médico legista forjou o atestado de óbito, declarando que o aviador havia morrido devido a uma parada cardíaca. O corpo do inventor foi embalsamado para que pudesse ser levado em segurança de São Paulo para o funeral no Rio de Janeiro - o que demorou seis meses, até que acabassem os conflitos entre paulistas e as tropas federais. O médico responsável por embalsamar o cadáver, Walther Haberfield, removeu e preservou o coração de Santos Dumont sem que ninguém soubesse. Doze anos mais tarde, entrou em contato com a família do aviador e ofereceu o órgão. Eles não o quiseram e o médico acabou doando o coração para o governo, com a condição de que fosse colocado num local público. O órgão foi preservado dentro de uma esfera banhada a ouro, exposto no pequeno Museu da Força Aérea no Campo dos Afonsos, nos arredores do Rio de Janeiro. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/malhete-podcast/message

È in Oltrarno che Virginia - tra caffè (che adora, gli dei ci liberino dal tè), botteghe, mercati e antichi palazzi - soggiorna nell'aprile del 1904, quando per la prima volta è in Italia con Tessa, Adrian, Thoby e Gerald. In questo podcast giriamo tra le stanze dell'elegante Palace Hotel (che oggi non esiste più ma ospita la British library con una vista sull'Arno da lasciare senza fiato e far tremare i polsi e le vene), la dimora di Elizabeth Barrett Browning e del suo cane Flush, i soggiorni fiorentini di Queen Victoria e il rifugio del critico d'arte Bernard Berenson, che con Virginia è indirettamente imparentato. Tanto che, a pensarci bene, tra i boschi fiorentini e Gordon Square ci sono assai meno che sei gradi di separazione...Consigli di lettura:Chi volesse approfondire la biografia (e il carattere) di Bernard Berenson può farlo grazie al bellissimo volume di Rachel Cohen, “Bernard Berenson. Da Boston a Firenze”, Adelphi.Sulla presenza degli scrittori anglofoni a Firenze: P. Fantozzi, “Anglo-Toscana. Scrittori inglesi e americani nel paesaggio toscano”, Apice Libri.Molto affascinante e con spazio per Virginia ed Elizabeth Barrett Browning: A. Mastroleo, “Firenze di carta. Guida letteraria della città”, Il Palindromo."In Viaggio con Virginia" è il podcast del progetto "My Travelling Library". Ideato e raccontato da Luana Solla.

Host of the Interchange: Recharged David Banmiller is in San Francisco, bringing you the second of three special episodes recorded live at Wood Mackenzie's Solar Energy and Storage Summit. From the live podcast studio in the Gold Ballroom at the Palace Hotel, David brings you the best bits from a packed second day of presentations and interviews with leading solar policymakers, innovators and specialists. The focus shifts today to storage: how can domestic manufacturing be incentivized? What is required to nurture the development of a thriving localized storage component supply chain? What are the opportunities and challenges for long-duration energy storage implementation? Join David and five expert guests, as they explore the trends in storage tech, solar finance and managing storage operations. Make sure you subscribe to the show so you don't miss our third and final episode of this special series, coming soon and featuring more interviews with solar and storage industry leaders and some bonus behind-the-scenes content. Follow us on Twitter, we're @interchangeshow Pine Gate Renewables is a fully integrated renewable energy company powering the nation's energy transition with trusted utility-scale energy and storage solutions. Building projects from a community mindset, Pine Gate is committed to delivering sustainable value where we live, work and operate. Visit pinegaterenewables.com/learnmoreSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Host of the Interchange: Recharged David Banmiller is in San Francisco, bringing you the first of three special episodes recorded live at Wood Mackenzie's Solar and Energy Storage Summit. From the live podcast studio in in the Palace Hotel, David brings you the best bits from a packed first day. Interviews with leading solar policymakers, innovators and specialists uncover the latest trends in the US solar market. One year on from the IRA and the implications for solar are still being discussed. What other policy will help accelerate the adoption of solar? What permitting reform is needed to drive innovation in storage and batteries? Join David and five expert guests, as they explore the trends in solar finance, the growth and outlook for US manufacturing, and the forecasts for the solar supply chain. Make sure you subscribe to the show so you don't miss our recap of Day 2 of the summit, focusing on the innovations behind the latest storage technology. Follow us on Twitter, we're @interchangeshow and follow the summit on our LinkedIn ( Pine Gate Renewables is a fully integrated renewable energy company powering the nation's energy transition with trusted utility-scale energy and storage solutions. Building projects from a community mindset, Pine Gate is committed to delivering sustainable value where we live, work and operate. Visit pinegaterenewables.com/learnmoreSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Join special guests Julia Southby, Owner of The Cimon, Abbey Road in Torquay and Mij Nattrass, Owner of Earlston House Hotel on Roundham in Paignton and listen to challenges and opportunities faced by B & Bs and small hotels in Torbay. We also hear first hand from Dave Thomas, Leader of Torbay Council on some hot topics including The Palace Hotel, the English Riviera Food and Drink Festival, and MDLs lease on The Pavilion Site. Plus we have a tonne of news about the hospitality sector right here in Torbay. Listen, follow and subscribe for the all the latest! Thanks for listening. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/torbay-hospitality/message

More money will be invested this year in the solar industry than in oil production. So said Faith Birol, executive director of the International Energy Agency, last week. Amy Harder, executive editor of Cipher, attended the Cleanpower 2023 event in New Orleans and experienced at first-hand what it means for the Big Green energy industry to be rivalling the scale of Big Oil. The event has been dubbed the ‘Coachella of clean energy' and as Amy recounts walking the half-mile long hall, full of clean energy businesses looking to capitalise on the booming industry, that comparison certainly seems appropriate. Amy Myers Jaffe, director of NYU's Center for Global Affairs, is also on the show this week. She says that what was once seen as a huge divide between the high-carbon and low-carbon energy industries is now being bridged. But she argues there is still an important role for governments in supporting the growth of newer energy technologies that would otherwise find it too difficult to break into markets dominated by old energy incumbents.After discussing how the emergence of the Big Green industry relates to US permitting reforms that could affect all energy infrastructure projects, the gang turn their attention to the G7. The recent summit in Hiroshima included some important discussions of the climate and energy, with world leaders repeating their commitments to accelerating the phase-out of fossil fuels, but also acknowledging the case for increased gas production to replace Russian supplies.Finally, whatever happened to alternative protein? Impossible Foods, Beyond Meat and some of the other companies in the sector have been cutting jobs. Beyond Meat's share price, which peaked at about $235 in the summer of 2019, is about $10 this week. Impossible Foods has been talking about an IPO, but now says it is not going to happen this year. It's clear that if you can cut the emissions from food production, and from beef in particular, the climate benefits could be huge. Should changing diets play a bigger role in climate strategy?Subscribe to the show so you don't miss an episode and follow us on Twitter, we're @theenergygang Wood Mackenzie's Solar & Energy Storage Summit is back,taking place at the Palace Hotel in San Francisco on June 21 and 22. Joinexpert solar and storage analysts for discussions with leading grid-scaleutilities, solar and energy storage developers and federal policy makers.  How is the IRA catapulting the development of solar and storagein North America? How can we continue to build a productive environment forsolar and energy storage as we move forward with the energy transition? What isrequired to nurture the development of a thriving localized storage componentsupply chain?  Expect two days of panel discussions, presentations andworkshops, as we explore the opportunities for solar and storage in the comingdecades. If you are interested in sponsoring or attending find out moreon woodmac.com/events/solar-energy-storage-summit See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

When can we expect to see a lithium-ion battery that costs half as much as today, charges an EV in minutes and is made from recyclable materials? Accelerating the energy transition requires more and more electrification every year. Powering our micro grids, electric vehicles and devices with the most efficient batteries possible is crucial. One of the main issues with batteries today is they emit a lot of heat; energy is wasted as its expelled, leading to inefficiencies, not to mention safety concerns. KULR, a maker of energy management platforms and batteries, think they have a solution. On the Interchange today, host David Banmiller is joined by Michael Mo, CEO of KULR. They combine battery safety with advancements in AI-powered data analytics to manage energy more efficiently. Michael discusses with David the advancements in battery technology and how they can accelerate electrification. It's not just batteries that will benefit from advanced cooling and AI – energy storage will also see the benefits. High-powered battery cells, stacked in a configuration of 18 units, provide safe energy when its needed. These modular based storage cells KULR says will be cooled by a thermal management system. Michael explains how it works. The real-world uses for the next generation of batteries, from aviation to space exploration (Michael gives us some details on the KULR/NASA partnership never previously released), could deliver on the biggest need we have in the energy transition: fast-charging, safe, powerful, recyclable batteries.Don't forget to subscribe to the show, and follow us on Twitter, we're @interchangeshowWood Mackenzie's Solar & Energy Storage Summit is back, taking place at the Palace Hotel in San Francisco on June 21 and 22. Join expert solar and storage analysts for discussions with leading grid-scale utilities, solar and energy storage developers and federal policy makers.   How is the IRA catapulting the development of solar and storage in North America? How can we continue to build a productive environment for solar and energy storage as we move forward with the energy transition? What is required to nurture the development of a thriving localized storage component supply chain?   Expect two days of panel discussions, presentations and workshops, as we explore the opportunities for solar and storage in the coming decades.    If you are interested in sponsoring or attending find out more on woodmac.com/events/solar-energy-storage-summit  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The excitement around ChatGPT and other large language models has put AI firmly in the spotlight in recent months. Public perception is that we're entering a new age of AI; it is a brand-new technology that promises to change our lives. In the world of energy, though, AI is not a new concept. GE was developing its AI capabilities more than a decade ago. BP invested in an AI company in 2017 to support oil exploration and production. And so far, although you can see the impact of AI in many parts of the world of energy, it has not exactly transformed the fundamentals of the industry. So when people get excited about AI in energy today, and expecting revolutionary change, are they just buying into some well-orchestrated hype?Amy Myers-Jaffe is Director of the Energy, Climate Justice and Sustainability Lab at New York University. She joins Ed and explains the real-world benefits of automation and AI for electricity networks. Automating home energy use and business operations in conjunction with power supplies could have huge implications for energy. The gang is also joined this week by Michael Webber. Michael is the Josey Centennial Professor in Energy Resources, in the Walker Department of Mechanical Engineering at The University of Texas. He's also CTO of Energy Impact Partners, a cleantech venture fund.Together, the team examine whether AI will transform energy and our lives in the same way the internet did. And they assess the question: is AI the tool that will ultimately open the door to a net zero energy system? Subscribe to the show so you don't miss an episode and follow us on Twitter, we're @theenergygang Wood Mackenzie's Solar & Energy Storage Summit is back, taking place at the Palace Hotel in San Francisco on June 21 and 22. Join expert solar and storage analysts for discussions with leading grid-scale utilities, solar and energy storage developers and federal policy makers.  How is the IRA catapulting the development of solar andstorage in North America? How can we continue to build a productive environmentfor solar and energy storage as we move forward with the energy transition?What is required to nurture the development of a thriving localized storagecomponent supply chain?  Expect two days of panel discussions, presentations andworkshops, as we explore the opportunities for solar and storage in the comingdecades.  If you are interested in sponsoring or attending find outmore on woodmac.com/events/solar-energy-storage-summit See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Are you looking to find more balance in work and life?  On this episode of the Live Greatly podcast Kristel Bauer sits down with Percy Brandon, General Manager of the Allison Inn and Spa, to discuss curating a memorable wellness experience, the importance of celebrating the moments in your life, communication tips from the hospitality industry, a look into sustainability and more!  Listen now! Key Takeaways from This Episode: The importance of soft skills in the workforce Tips for dealing with conflict, negative feedback, and suggestions for staying calm during difficulty conversations Why Percy is known as the man who is always celebrating Tips for curating a wellness getaway A look into sustainable travel and what the LEED certified Allison Inn and Spa is doing What qualitites is Percy looking for when hiring new employees and what makes people positively stand out in the workplace What makes the Allison Inn and Spa special Kristel and her husband were able to experience the Allison Inn and Spa in preparation for this interview in a sponsored 3 night media stay and they highly recommend it if you have the chance to visit! About Percy Brandon: Percy Brandon, General Manager of The Allison Inn & Spa, has over 30 years' experience in the hospitality industry. His philosophy can be summarized as a desire and intention to provide a memorable, enjoyable experience for all guests. Percy believes there is no substitute for genuine, gracious hospitality in the restaurant and hotel business. Guest's expectations must be exceeded and Percy is known as the man who is “Always Celebrating”. A native of Lima, Peru, his love for traveling brought him to Vancouver, British Columbia on a break from college. Percy fell in love with the city and decided to make it his new home. He discovered the wonderful world of restaurants and soon decided to make them his life's profession. Percy moved to California in 1990 to join the newly reopened Palace Hotel in San Francisco and became manager of the Garden Court Restaurant. Percy then moved to Yountville to become the General Manager of the Napa Valley Grille. In 2000 Percy joined the Ferrari-Carano family by becoming General Manager of Vintners Inn and John Ash & Company, a small 44-room Inn, now developed into a magnificent 78-room Resort. In June of 2022 Percy took the helm at the amazing Allison Inn & Spa joining the efforts of the Austin Family to continue the growth of luxurious hospitality in the Willamette Valley. He is a resident of Newberg with his wife, Olenka, and twin boys, Vincenzo and Giacomo. Percy oversees all operations of the hotel, restaurant, spa, event and conference spaces, vineyards, and gardens. Percy proudly became a US Citizen in 2010. Percy is committed to the local community having served on the Board of Directors of several non-profit, community, and business organizations during his tenure in Santa Rosa. He now serves as board member of Taste Newberg, is on the Oregon Restaurant and Lodging Association (ORLA) member services committee, and attends Leadership Chehalem Valley Chamber. Website: https://theallison.com/   Instagram: @allisoninnspa Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/percy-brandon/  Twitter: @AllisonInnSpa Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheAllisonInnandSpa/  About the Host of the Live Greatly podcast, Kristel Bauer: Kristel Bauer is a corporate wellness expert, in-demand Keynote Speaker and TEDx speaker with a mission of supporting companies and individuals on their journeys for more happiness, success & well-being. With Kristel's unique background in Integrative Psychiatry, business and media, she provides invaluable insights and strategies to empower, inspire and motivate companies, leadership and sales teams as well as other groups and organizations. Kristel shares key insights into high-power habits, leadership development, mental well-being, peak performance, resilience, success & a modern approach to work/life balance. Using a blend of authenticity, Psychology & Science, Kristel provides insights to excel in sales and thrive as a team leader. Kristel's messaging supports company profitability while promoting vibrant company cultures with healthier and happier employees.  Kristel is a contributing writer for Entrepreneur and she is an influencer in the business and wellness space having been recognized as a Top 10 Social Media Influencer of 2021 in Forbes.  As an Integrative Medicine Fellow & Physician Assistant, Kristel has a unique perspective into optimizing well-being and achieving success. Kristel has been featured in Forbes, Forest & Bluff Magazine & Podcast Magazine and she has contributed to Real Leaders Magazine. She has been live on ABC 7 Chicago, WGN Daytime Chicago & Ticker News. To Book Kristel Bauer as a speaker for your next event, click here. Website: www.livegreatly.co  Follow Kristel Bauer on: Instagram: @livegreatly_co  LinkedIn: Kristel Bauer Twitter: @livegreatly_co Facebook: @livegreatly.co Youtube: Live Greatly, Kristel Bauer To Watch Kristel Bauer's TEDx talk of Redefining Work/Life Balance in a COVID-19 World click here. Disclaimer: The contents of this podcast are intended for informational and educational purposes only. Always seek the guidance of your physician for any recommendations specific to you or for any questions regarding your specific health, your sleep patterns changes to diet and exercise, or any medical conditions.  Always consult your physician before starting any supplements or new lifestyle programs. All information, views and statements shared on the Live Greatly podcast are purely the opinions of the authors, and are not medical advice or treatment recommendations.  They have not been evaluated by the food and drug administration.  Opinions of guests are their own and Kristel Bauer & this podcast does not endorse or accept responsibility for statements made by guests.  Neither Kristel Bauer nor this podcast takes responsibility for possible health consequences of a person or persons following the information in this educational content.  Always consult your physician for recommendations specific to you.

Solar, wind, hydrogen and nuclear – we need more investment in these renewables, but where can the money come from? In 2022, worldwide investment in renewables hit almost half a trillion dollars. Investment in solar – the largest sector - jumped 36% to 308 billion. Investment in wind – the second largest – remained stable at 175 billion. Overall investment in the energy transition topped 1.1 trillion dollars. The amount invested in new renewable projects is at the highest level in history – but it's still not enough. For us to achieve net zero by 2050, it's estimated we need between 3-5 trillion dollars a year going into the industry.  On the Interchange today, we look at the flow of money needed across renewable projects. We focus on hydrogen, nuclear, wind and solar: the four horsemen of the energy transition. Joining David on the show are two of the leading climate economists in the US, both from Columbia University, Gernot Wagner and Bruce Usher. Gernot is a senior lecturer at Columbia, and he explores the policy decisions and economic barriers to the mass adoption of renewables in the US. Bruce lectures as Director of the Tamer Center for Social Enterprise at Columbia's Business School, and he explains why hydrogen is such a promising piece of the energy transition puzzle. Together they look at the investment going into the four main renewable energies and analyze what more needs to be done to get clean energy investment to the level it needs to be. Don't forget to subscribe to the show and follow us on Twitter – we're @interchangeshow Wood Mackenzie's Solar & Energy Storage Summit is back, taking place at the Palace Hotel in San Francisco on June 21 and 22. Join expert solar and storage analysts for discussions with leading grid-scale utilities, solar and energy storage developers and federal policy makers.   How is the IRA catapulting the development of solar and storage in North America? How can we continue to build a productive environment for solar and energy storage as we move forward with the energy transition? What is required to nurture the development of a thriving localized storage component supply chain?   Expect two days of panel discussions, presentations and workshops, as we explore the opportunities for solar and storage in the coming decades.    If you are interested in sponsoring or attending find out more on woodmac.com/events/solar-energy-storage-summit  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

How do we manage the explosion of data across the grid?Digitization is transforming the way energy is produced, directed and spent. Power plants are using real-time data to drive efficiency, smart grids are directing energy where needed and data models are now essential to help us make sense of the market. Across devices and sensors, we're seeing an explosion of data which needs to be analysed to drive efficiencies. Machine learning and digital twins are tools which can be used for modelling, which in turn helps us make better decisions around where and how we direct energy. Optimizing the grid as best we can is key to moving forward in the energy transition.On the Interchange today, David Banmiller is joined by Ben Hertz-Shargel, Head of Wood Mackenzie's Grid Edge. Ben explores the role of virtual power plants in managing energy demand in real time. Short-term forecasting and analytics typically benefit traditional power plants, so how can VPP's use the same information? Grid sensors are another important part of the digital grid, and Ben examines the data they work with.How is that data analysed and processed? Matthew Boyda is Senior Vice-President of Global Power & Renewables Research at Wood Mackenzie, and he joins the show to explain the forecasting capabilities in the industry and the importance of a transition from data centres to the cloud. Digital twins are a term you'll likely have heard before, but how do they actually work? Why are they so central to the digitization of the grid? It all comes down to driving efficiencies, and on the show today, we look at the technology that's evolving at a rapid rate and enabling clean energy to flow to the right places.Don't forget to subscribe to the show and follow us on Twitter, we're @interchangeshowWood Mackenzie's Solar & Energy Storage Summit is back, taking place at the Palace Hotel in San Francisco on June 21 and 22. Join expert solar and storage analysts for discussions with leading grid-scale utilities, solar and energy storage developers and federal policy makers.  How is the IRA catapulting the development of solar and storage in North America? How can we continue to build a productive environment for solar and energy storage as we move forward with the energy transition? What is required to nurture the development of a thriving localized storage component supply chain?  Expect two days of panel discussions, presentations and workshops, as we explore the opportunities for solar and storage in the coming decades.  If you are interested in sponsoring or attending find out more on woodmac.com/events/solar-energy-storage-summit See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, we have a statement from Kevin Foster MP, and an update on restaurants, the walking festival and cool new weekly fish and chip supper cruise from our friends at Rockfish, AND Paddington is coming to Torre Abbey! Plus our jobs listing and live music calendar. Thank you for tuning in! Don't forget to subscribe and leave a 5-star review to help us grow. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/torbay-hospitality/message

The nuclear renaissance is underway, but can technology deliver the efficiencies needed? Nuclear power is back in the spotlight. Energy security concerns coupled with economic uncertainty have influenced a shift in global attitudes to the energy source. Policy and investment in nuclear are accelerating as the existing fleet of reactors ages. By 2050, at least 10% of the current nuclear fleet will retire, prompting the need to look to new and innovative technologies to replace them. As ever, cost-efficiencies will drive adoption. The levelized cost of electricity for conventional nuclear is over three times the cost of wind and solar per MWh. New, advanced reactor technologies are needed to lower costs. Small Modular Reactors are one of these. As global innovation in nuclear evolves, these reactors could deliver energy at less than $80 a MWh. Investment in SMRs is focused on the US Canada and Europe. On the Interchange today, David Banmiller is joined by a panel of industry guests to identify the paths to safe, reliable nuclear power. Dr Kathryn Huff is Assistant Secretary at the Office of Nuclear Energy, at the US Department of Energy. She explains the decisions that have influenced the shift in government policy towards nuclear in recent months and outlines the plans for investment in new projects. The Natrium reactor, from TerraPower, is benefiting from a slice of the $2 billion in funding from the DOE. Jeff Navin is Director of External Affairs at TerraPower, and he also joins us on the show. The renaissance in nuclear power is driven by a multitude of factors but shifts in attitudes and the change in policy since the start of the Ukraine war have played a significant part. Maria Korsnick is the President and CEO of the Nuclear Energy Institute. She joins the podcast to explain how the next generation of nuclear reactors will help power the energy transition. David Brown is Director of the Energy Transition Service at Wood Mackenzie. He completes the panel on the show today to forecast the future of nuclear around the world. Where is investment needed, and where is it coming from? Policy needs to start rewarding nuclear for what if offers in low-carbon dispatchable power. What technologies are enabling efficient nuclear power to slot into the grid? Wood Mackenzie's Solar & Energy Storage Summit is back, taking place at the Palace Hotel in San Francisco on June 21 and 22. Join expert solar and storage analysts for discussions with leading grid-scale utilities, solar and energy storage developers and federal policy makers.  How is the IRA catapulting the development of solar and storage in North America? How can we continue to build a productive environment for solar and energy storage as we move forward with the energy transition?What is required to nurture the development of a thriving localized storage component supply chain?  Expect two days of panel discussions, presentations and workshops, as we explore the opportunities for solar and storage in the coming decades.  If you are interested in sponsoring or attending find out more on woodmac.com/events/solar-energy-storage-summit See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

I fell in love with this amazing property in Ireland as soon as I learned about it.  Take this opportunity to check it out for yourself!Cashel Palace Hotel Website: https://www.cashelpalacehotel.ie/Relais & Chateaux Website: https://www.relaischateaux.com/us/ireland/cashel-palace-tipperaryInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/cashelpalace/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cashelpalacehotel/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cashel-palace-hotel/ General Manager:  Adriaan Bartels  Adriaan was born in Kenya of Dutch parents and first came to Ireland in 1978 to attend Clongowes Wood College, in County Kildare.  Having decided that a career in Hotel Management would enable him to fulfil his desire to travel the world, he graduated in 1988 from DIT, Cathal Brugha Street and Trinity College with a Degree in Hotel Management and ended up working in the Park Hotel Kenmare and The Shelbourne Hotel in Dublin in the early part of his career.  After two years working for Giuseppe Pecorelli in Surrey at Pennyhill Park Hotel in Surrey, he returned to help open Sheen Falls Lodge in Kenmare as Deputy Manager.  Four years later he took on the challenge of running the exclusive Royal Scotsman Train in Scotland for two years before being called back to help open an extension of 21 rooms in Sheen Falls Lodge as General Manager. The next ten years were spent establishing the property as one of Ireland's premier country resorts.  Prior to his appointment as General Manager of the Cliff House Hotel in Ardmore, Co Waterford, in 2008, he spent the previous two years developing The Marlbrook Resort in Clonmel, Co Tipperary. During his time in CLIFF he was also in charge of the running of the Cliff Townhouse in Dublin, a sister property to the hotel in Ardmore and was involved in the operation of the newest addition to the CLIFF family, Cliff at Lyons in Celbridge, Co Kildare, as Group General Manager.  He is now General Manager of the Cashel Palace Hotel in Cashel, Co Tipperary. Adriaan was awarded a Certificate in Executive Management Development from Cornell University in 2005 and graduated with a Masters Degree in Hospitality Management from Dublin Institute of Technology, Cathal Brugha Street in 2008 to add to his Bachelor Degree.  He was honored to be named the Irish Hospitality Institute ‘Hotel Manager of the Year' in 2003.#ireland #hotel #travelBlack Dog Luxury Travel Website: https://blackdogluxurytravel.com/Want to connect? I'd love to hear from you! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blackdogluxurytravel/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/blackdogluxurytravelLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/blackdogluxurytravel/

This year Italy's grande dame, Villa D'Este celebrated its 150th season as one of the world's most celebrated iconic luxury hotels. With a feel more like a private club than a hotel, this is refined, old world Italian elegance and style at its best. It sets the standard for classic glamour and ornate, no-expense-spared, elegance. Mr Davide Bertilaccio is one of the most passionate and most respected hoteliers in Italy and here, he speaks about his plans for the future. He is CEO of Villa D'Este and says his role is to ensure future generations are as passionate about the hotel as the current one. He has enjoyed a rich and spectacular 30 year career creating some of the world's most enigmatic luxury destinations including positiions at Armani Hotels, Four Seasons, Rocce Forte and more. He has lived and worked in Paris, London, Madrid, New York, and Nairobi amongst other global locations. He now oversees the iconic Villa d'Este on Lake Como, the beautiful and newly refurbished Villa La Massa in Florence on the River Arno, as well as Palace Hotel and Hotel Barchetta Excelsior in Como, but he is based at Villa d'Este in Cernobbio, Lake Como. Glittering chandeliers, seemingly endless artwork and sprawling 25 acre gardens are all part of the glamorous feel of this regal hotel which sits directly on the lakefront. It was built in 1568 as a private summer residence, and was then the home of Princess Caroline of Brunswick. Today it remains a family owned hotel, and is visited regally by the world's most famous, successful and well known clientele. Subscribe for more luxury hotel reviews and interviews. Click here for more luxury travel tips from renae: www.renaesworld.com.au Click here for more on Villa D'Este:https://www.villadeste.com/

This year Italy's grande dame, Villa D'Este celebrated its 150th season as one of the world's most celebrated iconic luxury hotels. With a feel more like a private club than a hotel, this is refined, old world Italian elegance and style at its best. It sets the standard for classic glamour and ornate, no-expense-spared, elegance. Mr Davide Bertilaccio is one of the most passionate and most respected hoteliers in Italy. He is CEO of Villa D'Este and says his role is to ensure future generations are as passionate about the hotel as the current one. He has enjoyed a rich and spectacular 30 year career creating some of the world's most enigmatic luxury destianations including positioins at Armani Hotels, Four Seasons, Rocce Forte and more. He has lived and worked in Paris, London, Madrid, New York, and Nairobi amongst other glboal locations. He now oversees the iconic Villa d'Este on Lake Como, the beautiful and newly refurbished Villa La Massa in Florence on the River Arno, as well as Palace Hotel and Hotel Barchetta Excelsior in Como, but he is based at Villa d'Este in Cernobbio, Lake Como. Glittering chandeliers, seemingly endless artwork and sprawling 25 acre gardens are all part of the glamorous feel of this regal hotel which sits directly on the lakefront. It was built in 1568 as a private summer residence, and was then the home of Princess Caroline of Brunswick. Today it remains a family owned hotel, and is visited regally by the world's most famous, successful and well known clientele. Full Interview Coming Soon. Subscribe for more luxury hotel reviews and interviews. Click here for more luxury travel tips from renae: www.renaesworld.com.au Click here for more on Villa D'Este:https://www.villadeste.com/

Friday's Tipp Today came live from Friar street on Cashel as part of our Tipp Today Summer tour! We kicked off as always on a friday with Johnny Looby's musings of the week, Anna Marie McHugh from the Ploughing festival filled us in on the preperations ahead of this years much anticipated event! Cllr's Roger Kennedy, Michael Fitzgerald and Declan Burgess spoke about some of the challenges facing Cashel. Adriaan Bartels from the Palace Hotel stopped by aswell as Senator Garret Aherne, Jane came on to raise awareness of sarcoma cancer following her son's death from the illness, Kieran Fitzgerald told us about his latest Tik Tok. We had the latest on a protest being held in Littleton, Cashel business owner Marie Whelan from KW Opticians spoke to us and our friday Panel of Alison DeVere Hunt, Liam Browne and Tom Wood picked apart the topics of the week.

相信大家都还记得中学历史课本上「莱克星顿的枪声打响美国独立战争第一枪」的说法。但可能很少人知道，每年四月这「第一枪」都会在莱克星顿和附近的城镇「重演」，也就是所谓「爱国者日（The Patriots' Day）」的各种游行庆典活动——真刀真枪真马真炮地打仗那种。 图片由可达拍摄。 登场人物 可达：看人打仗真快乐 朴涵：美铁薅羊毛小能手 婉莹：震惊于美国人的折腾力度 相关链接 朴涵在「子非鱼」的节目 爱国者日（或称爱国日，英语是 Patriots' Day） 2013 波士顿马拉松爆炸案 爱国者日游行关键日程（六十多项活动！） 推荐看看爱国者日游行介绍 列克星敦和康科德战役 关于节目里提到的「排队枪毙」这种作战方式的知乎问答：线列步兵战术为何在欧洲流行了上百年？ 保罗·里维尔 亨利·朗费罗的长诗 Paul Revere's Ride Valley Forge Minutemen 阿部谨也《花衣魔笛手》 旧金山 Palace Hotel 的壁画 《大唐西域记》卷第十二《瞿萨旦那国》中关于老鼠的故事 喜欢《博物志》，请考虑成为会员支持我们。 婉莹新开了个人播客「bibiEdit」并且正在以癫狂的速度更新着。 《博物志》的爱发电页面 单独购买往期通讯 Spotify：博物志 Youtube 频道：博物志museelogue Bilibili 频道：博物志 婉莹的小红书 婉莹的个人电报频道 婉莹的个人哔哩哔哩频道 《哈利播客》公众号

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5 Killer Questions in 15 minutes chosen from questions about career choices, leadership and mentors submitted by you, our listeners! Our Guests select their lucky dip numbers and Pass it On with their best advice, stories and sometimes funny answers. You gotta love Hospitality! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/corinne-winter-rousset/message

Chatsworth House during the Second World War. The Devonshire family make way for an evacuated girls' school, the grand interiors converted to dormitories and classrooms. Pupils Ceri and Gwyneth explore these new surroundings and their history, above and below stairs. But a ghost story about a screaming woman on the bridge in the grounds seems disturbingly true – and all the more disturbing for the parallels it presents with the secret love affair they discover their charismatic teacher Miss Cairns is involved in… The Woman On The Bridge is an audio drama ghost story recorded in front of a live audience of over 150 people at The Palace Hotel as part of The Buxton Festival and was nominated for a Buxton Fringe Theatre Award

On July 2 1960, KCBS Radio broadcast a special report on the mysterious disappearance of pioneering aviatrix Amelia Earhart. She and navigator Fred Noonan had disappeared over the South Pacific in July 1937 in one of the 20th Century's enduring mysteries. This special report, sponsored by Shell Oil, was introduced by KCBS Radio news director Don Mozley and featured the work of reporter Fred Goerner. Goerner was convinced Earhart and Noonan had survived the crash of their plane but then died in Japanese custody. On that day in 1960, he showed off some airplane parts he'd brought up from the harbor on Saipan. A year later, he made another trip and brought back human remains he believed might have been those of Earhart and Noonan (later analysis by a University of California anthropologist dashed cold water on that belief). Goerner made a third trip to Saipan on his own time and money, published a lengthy account in Argosy magazine in 1964, and then a best-selling book in 1966 (The Search for Amelia Earhart). The photo accompanying this episode was taken the day before this broadcast, on July 1 1960, in KCBS Radio's Studio B at the Palace Hotel. Goerner (R) sat next to Don Mozley and told San Francisco reporters who'd been called to the studio of his findings.

Audio Drama Ghost Story Chatsworth House during the Second World War. The Devonshire family make way for an evacuated girls' school, the grand interiors converted to dormitories and classrooms. Pupils Ceri and Gwyneth explore these new surroundings and their history, above and below stairs. But a ghost story about a screaming woman on the bridge in the grounds seems disturbingly true – and all the more disturbing for the parallels it presents with the secret love affair they discover their charismatic teacher Miss Cairns is involved in… The Woman On The Bridge is an audio drama ghost story recorded in front of a live audience of over 150 people at The Palace Hotel as part of The Buxton Festival and was nominated for a Buxton Fringe Theatre Award. Written by: Marty Ross Starring: Ceri Gifford, Jessica Dennis, James Parkes and Sarah Whitehouse Directed by: David Beck Sound by: Malcolm Thorp and Gareth Brown Editing by: Malcolm Thorp View photographs of the live recording HERE. Other plays by Marty Ross: Medusa On The Beach, Blood and Stone, Redder Than Roses

The Palace Hotel in Broken Hill of "Priscilla, Queen of the Desert" fame, embraces its character and is a must-visit for anyone passing through the area. That is why it’s our ‘Pub of the Week’ brought to you by Wingman Beer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Coming up in this show, I discuss how I hired a line editor and proofreader for my thriller novella, Missing, and my plans for book two. And, I've made progress with writing a short story which I intend to use as a lead magnet to build a mailing list.But first, a short travel update. I'm currently in San Francisco working from The Palace Hotel. The next few episodes of the Behind the Scenes Podcast Diary will be filmed and recorded in this location. On Friday, Roland and I flew premium economy with British Airways, and I do think the price difference between economy and premium is worth it, especially for a longer flight. The flight from London to San Francisco was ten hours. I'm not saying it flew by, but I think the seats and the extra legroom made all the difference.  Next week, I'll let you know about my progress on writing the short story and my revisions for book two, whether I will hire a professional editor for my short story. And, I'll share some pictures from my USA Trip.Thanks for listening, and happy reading and writing, everybody. Thanks for listening! Check out the show notesBTS020, Hiring a Professional Editor, Revising Book Two, and Writing a Short Story | https://authorpreneurpodcast.com/bts020/ Tools & ResourcesAsk a Question on Writing | https://authorpreneurpodcast.com/question/Your Questions on writing, editing and Self Publishing Answered | https://authorpreneurpodcast.com/question/faq/Support the Podcast by buying me a coffee | https://www.buymeacoffee.com/authoradhayWant podcast episode updates sent straight to your inbox? | https://authorpreneurpodcast.com/podcast/tap/ ** Connect with Me on Social Media **Twitter: @WriterADHayFacebook: www.facebook.com/authorpreneurpodcastFB group: The Authorpreneur Podcast CommunityInstagram: @authorpreneurpodcastYouTube: www.youtube.com/c/authorpreneurpodcast/videosGoodreads: www.goodreads.com/authoradhay

As the Good Ol' Boys are held at gunpoint by the cops, Jake and Elwood sit in a steam room trying to get Maury Sline to book them at the Palace Hotel on beautiful Lake Wazzapamani. Support the show at www.patreon.com/DitchDiggers www.bluesbrosminute.com Facebook: @bluesbrosminute Twitter: @BluesBrosMin

Petra Polakovicova moved to San Francisco from Slovakia, Europe, when she was 18 years old. She had her first taste of American restaurants while working as a food runner at the illustrious Palace Hotel. Working with great Sommeliers and their award winning wine lists has always been a great source of education and inspiration for her. Her desires to be formally accomplished in the wine profession eventually lead her to attend the Professional Culinary Institute and become a Certified Sommelier in 2007. Following her certification, she joined EPIC Steak's opening team, as an Assistant Sommelier and since June 2009 she been the Wine Director at EPIC Steak.