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Dave shares 5 unique ways his team leverages AI across 3 brands to make products more personal, streamline operations and optimize marketing efforts — without the usual image editing tips that everyone talks about. Thinking about taking some risk off the table? Or are you looking at taking an extended break from e-commerce in general? Know what your e-commerce business is worth with Quiet Light Brokerage. More Staffing connects ecommerce founders to top Filipino talent across supply chain, operations, CX, marketing, finance, and creative. More Staffing helps you build a team with real depth, at a cost structure that makes it viable for a brand at any stage. Check out MORE. Staffing today to get all of your open positions filled for Q3. Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction 02:30 - Creating a custom Shopify app  04:00 - Challenges from developing custom apps 05:30 - Using Cursor for app development 07:00 - Using Cloudflare for hosting apps 09:00 - Designing custom inventory management tools 17:00 - Using AI for video creation and how Dobby Ads produces quality content 21:00 - Efficient PPC management with manual oversight and AI automation 25:00 - Hiring professionals in the Philippines with MORE. Staffing 30:00 - Experimenting with OpenClaw and its potential  Resources & Links: Dobby Ads MORE Staffing Cursor IDE Railway Laravel Framework Cloudflare DigitalOcean

Retiring abroad sounds fabulous until you realize you may need to learn a new language, decode a new healthcare system, and explain your brunch order with hand gestures.So, what if you want the adventure, affordability, and lifestyle upgrade of retiring abroad, but without giving Duolingo your entire retirement?In this episode of Queer Money, we're breaking down five great gay retirement cities in English-speaking countries or places where English is widely spoken. These destinations offer a mix of LGBTQ+ friendliness, affordability, healthcare access, expat communities, and retiree-friendly lifestyles, especially for gay men over 40 who are dreaming about retiring abroad without feeling completely lost in translation.We look at Adelaide, Australia; Cebu City, Philippines; St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada; Cape Town, South Africa; and George/Garden Route, South Africa. Each city gets our full Queer Money treatment: why it's fabulous, the reality check, the queer vibe, what your wallet needs to know, and its Queer Money Retirement Rating.Some of these cities offer big queer energy, beaches, wine country, mountains, and nightlife. Others are quieter, calmer, more affordable, and better suited for gay retirees who want peace, safety, scenery, and a lower cost of living.We also talk about the not-so-sexy but very necessary parts of retiring abroad, including visa rules, healthcare planning, legal protections, safety, and why affordability alone should never be the whole plan.Takeaways from this episode:You'll learn which English-friendly cities are best for LGBTQ+ retirementwhich destinations offer the strongest affordabilitywhere queer legal protections are stronger or weakerwhy your dream retirement abroad needs both a lifestyle plan and a money plan.Thinking about retiring abroad but not sure what it'll cost or where to start? Grab the Queer Money Retire Abroad Planner and CalculatorMentioned in this episode:What if your portfolio came with a visa and passport?That's exactly what the Optimize Portugal Golden Opportunities Fund can do, bringing together diversification, tax efficiency, and a path to EU residency and a passport. Click the link below to explore your ticket to Europe. Get Your Portugal Golden Visa Here!Get Your Portugal Golden Visa Here!

The global auto industry is splitting into two very different worlds — what legendary auto expert Michael Dunne calls “a tale of two countries.” Dunne, CEO of Dunne Insights LLC, has spent decades at the centre of the industry, including leadership roles as President of General Motors Indonesia and Managing Director of JD Power China.  On one side stands the United States, increasingly resembling a modern-day Cuba: a market dominated by oversized, fuel-hungry SUVs aimed at a shrinking audience, while legacy automakers squeeze the last profits from internal combustion engines. Last year alone, Detroit's Big Three wrote off more than $50 billion in EV investments.  On the other side is China, moving at extraordinary speed and scale. The recent Beijing Auto Show showcased the country's relentless innovation: 38 hectares of exhibition space — roughly 50 football fields — featuring 1,451 vehicles, including 181 world debuts, and attracting 1.3 million visitors, with only 65,000 coming from overseas. It is no longer just about BYD. Chinese giants such as Geely, SAIC, and FAW have caught up rapidly, transforming China into a market where internal combustion vehicles already feel like an afterthought.  Only two foreign automakers still command real respect in China: Toyota and Tesla. Others — including Honda, Nissan, and most European manufacturers — are steadily losing ground.Meanwhile, much of the rest of the world is accelerating toward electrification as rising oil prices reshape consumer behaviour. Countries such as Thailand, the Philippines, Ethiopia, and Mexico are embracing EVs, while electric vehicle sales continue to surge across Europe.  Battery technology is still advancing, but the next decisive battleground is autonomy. Here, the United States maintains a lead through companies like Waymo and Tesla — though Chinese competitors are closing the gap quickly.   2026 may also mark the tipping point for electric trucks becoming mainstream, with adoption expected to accelerate rapidly once scale economics take hold.  So how can non-Chinese automakers compete? Not through protectionism, but by learning from China's playbook: moving faster, investing more aggressively in next-generation technologies, and, in some cases, partnering directly with Chinese firms.  Yet another major challenge looms over the industry: excess manufacturing capacity. Factories in both Europe and China are currently operating at only around 50% utilisation, with the United States performing only slightly better.  Dunne's upcoming book, Car Wars, due out next year, explores this seismic shift in detail. It tells the story of how China built the world's most powerful EV ecosystem — and whether Western automakers can survive the collision.        

Kenny Wood is the newly appointed CEO of Sleepagotchi, the Solana-based platform building what it calls the intelligence layer for the wellness economy. A two-decade veteran of the games industry, Wood cut his teeth as an artist on Mattel's Barbie titles before working on chart-topping franchises including Mat Hoffman's Pro BMX, Transformers, Formula 1 and World Rally Championship, later moving into ship-simulation work at VSTEP in the Netherlands and serving as CTO of AI world-generation startup Moonlander prior to its acquisition by Alpha 3D. Why you should listen Sleep is the foundation almost every other health metric rests on, and that is precisely why Wood argues it is the right wedge into a much larger market. Fix sleep and mood, energy and recovery tend to follow; neglect it and the deficit cascades through everything else. Sleepagotchi began life as a gamified sleep-to-earn app, but under Wood the thesis has sharpened: the real prize is not the streak mechanic but the data exhaust it generates. The company reports that roughly three-quarters of users open the app within ten minutes of waking, and its Telegram-based Lite version has touched two million all-time users, the kind of daily habit loop most wellness startups never achieve. The question Wood keeps returning to is who should capture the value of all that biometric signal. The product architecture he describes is ambitious. Rather than a single sleep score, Sleepagotchi runs four cooperating AI agents: a sleep coach that explains causally why a night went the way it did, a wellness agent that checks in on mood, diet, caffeine and alcohol through the day, a meal planner that turns those insights into recipes, and a shopping agent that sources the ingredients or supplements and can have them delivered. If you are tired despite doing everything right, the system might infer low iron and nudge you toward leafy greens, then route that recommendation downstream into an actual basket. A built-in marketplace lets vendors offer supplements, courses and the like, knitting recommendation and commerce into one loop. It is a bold attempt to make wellness advice actionable rather than merely informational, and it leans on integrations with Whoop, Oura and Apple Watch to pull in the raw signal. The thornier and more interesting argument is about ownership. Wearable terms of service generally bar reselling raw device data, a constraint Wood acknowledges candidly, but he draws a line between that raw feed and the processed, AI-derived record of a person's life built on top of it, which he believes the user should own and, eventually, permission or monetize on their own terms via the platform's $SLEEP token. Wood inherits the company from founding CEO Anton Kraminkin, now a strategic advisor, and a cap table that includes Sfermion, 6th Man Ventures, Inception and others. In a relaxed closing stretch, he talks up the strength of the underlying game IP, its outsized following across Japan, the Philippines and Korea, and the new levels arriving in the months ahead, while staying refreshingly honest about the work still to do. The result is a conversation that doubles as a preview of where the AI agent economy and personal health data may be heading. Supporting links Stabull Finance Sleepagotchi Sleepagotchi on Twitter Andy on Twitter Brave New Coin on Twitter Brave New Coin If you enjoyed the show please subscribe to the Crypto Conversation and give us a 5-star rating and a positive review in whatever podcast app you are using.

Iran and the Strait of Hormuz crisis reveal how much we owe to our merchant marinersThis week, Nick Cohen talks to author, travel writer and writer-mariner Horatio Clare about the hidden world of merchant marines and the critical role they play in global trade. Horatio shares insights from his experience as a writer-in-residence on container ships, describing the challenging conditions faced by seafarers stuck in the Gulf during the ongoing conflict, including extreme heat, isolation, and the constant threat of Iranian drone attacks. They discuss how modern shipping relies on a largely invisible workforce of approximately 18 people per large vessel, predominantly from countries like the Philippines, who maintain the world's supply chains while facing dangerous working conditions and minimal oversight.Horatio explains how containerisation moved ports away from cities, making shipping less visible to the public while simultaneously making globalisation possible, with shipping costs representing just one cent for goods transported globally. They also discuss the environmental impact of shipping, with vessels contributing significantly to global pollution, and the lack of journalism or union representation in the industry, leaving seafarers vulnerable to abuse and dangerous practices like throwing stowaways overboard to avoid fines.Read all about it! Robert Saunders - @redhistorian - author and academic. Author of "Yes to Europe! The 1975 Referendum & Seventies Britain". "A jaw-dislocating page turner"(Andrew Marr). Co-director the Mile End Institute @MileEndInst , Reader Queen Mary's @QMHistoryHoratio Clare, @HoratioClare is an author, with books including We Came By Sea; Your Journey; Heavy Light, Down to the Sea in Ships, Aubrey and the Terrible Yoot, Running for the Hills. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As a wise queen once said, if you've got any tips, send them my way. This week, Bracket 2 shows their expertise via shortform video in things like jerking a chicken, duckwalking the dead, making tostones with your tits, nutting on a banana, helping a puppet get her cheating boyfriend back using a chorizo and a chainsaw, and baking a cake while a miniature version of yourself reads you from the lid of a sugar bowl. There really is nothing else like this on television.Become a Matreon at the Sister Mary level to get full access to our AS11 episodes, plus The Comeback S3, The Traitors, brackets, movie reviews and past seasons of US Drag Race, UK, Canada, Down Under, Espana, Global All Stars, Philippines and more.Join us at our OnlyMarys level for our recaps of Season 4 & 5 of Drag Race plus even more movie reviews, brackets, and deep dives into our personal lives!Patreon: www.patreon.com/alrightmaryEmail: alrightmarypodcast@gmail.comInstagram: @alrightmarypodJohnny: @johnnyalso (Instagram)Colin: @colindrucker_ (Instagram)Web: www.alrightmary.com  

Milyun-milyon ang nagcocommunion tuwing Linggo — pero may isang bagay na lagi nilang ginagawa bago lumapit sa altar na maaaring gawin silang UNWORTHY sa Banal na Komunyon. Hindi ito basta tsismis lang. Sa video na ito, gagamitin natin ang Tatlong Salaan ni Socrates para suriin ang tatlong uri ng kasalanan na karaniwang hindi nalalaman ng mga Pilipinong Katoliko — at alamin kung alin sa kanila ang maaaring maging MORTAL SIN na pumipigil sa ating pagtanggap ng Eucharist.

So, the fifth month of 2026 is complete - and it was another one dominated by the impacts of the US/Israel war in Iran/Lebanon. This week, Gary and Hannah recap May's top 8 travel takeaways from across ASEAN and beyond with stopovers in Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, Thailand, the Philippines and Cambodia, plus China, India and the UK. En route, we discuss flight route cuts across South East Asia, China, Japan and South Korea, and look at whether plans for an ASEAN reserve stockpile of crude oil would ease future jet fuel shocks. Meanwhile, visitor arrivals slowed in key markets and cratered in Cambodia and currency values fell sharply in Indonesia and Thailand. On a brighter note, carriers in Singapore and Malaysia are seeing growth on routes with Australia and Europe. Plus, we assess the surge of Indian tourists to Vietnam, and address the potential benefits of Xiaohongshu's impressive tourism tie-up in Singapore .

In this episode, we sit down with Bboy Free from Circle of Fire / Soul Shifters a legendary figure in the breaking scene. We dive into his journey, from starting in the Philippines, transitioning through the Bay Area, and eventually making his mark in the Northwest. Free shares how he first got into breaking, the key moments that shaped his path, and some of his most memorable battles and competitions throughout his career. We also talk about the Red Bull BC One Seattle Cypher, the energy around the event, and what it means for the culture today. This is a deep, real conversation with one of the most respected Bboys in the game. Let's get into it let's go!   Redbull BC One Seattle Cypher May 31st Tickets Sold Here https://www.redbull.com/us-en/events/red-bull-bc-one-cypher-seattle

He's back! After a whirlwind tour of Korea and the Philippines, Bretman returns to the set to reunite with Miss Kaaaye, Nicki B, and Ozzie for a jam-packed catch-up session. This week, the crew dives deep into everything from high-stakes travel to the dark side of Netflix documentaries. Plus: accidentally manifesting products with the President of LG, the secret assassination-proof beds of Korean kings, and Nicki's "flashing only" titty party recap.Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

When our elders pass away, too often their recipes die with them. In recent years, this reality really began sinking in for actor and restaurateur Billy Dec. So Dec, the son of a white father and Filipina mother, decided to travel to the Philippines to find his last living maternal elders and learn his ancestral recipes. He brought along a film crew, and the result is the new PBS documentary Food Roots.We met up with Dec at Sunda Tampa, the Southeast Asian restaurant he owns in Tampa's Midtown district. In this conversation, he discusses what his journey taught him about himself, his struggle to fit in as a “Waisian” kid growing up in Chicago and the rising popularity of Filipino cuisine.

Ep. 31 | Birth & Midwifery in the Philippines - Bernice Tutor by Sofia Scheuerman

The Math of Contentment #RTTBROS #Nightlight"But godliness with contentment is great gain." — 1 Timothy 6:6You know, I was praying the other day and I caught myself doing something I'm not real proud of. My prayer had turned into what I used to call on Hee Haw, Lulu's never-ending shopping list. You remember that old sketch, just going on and on, asking for this and that, never stopping to be grateful. And there I was, doing the exact same thing. Ask, ask, ask. Want, want, want.It got me thinking. If you sit down and try to count the things you do not have, that list is practically infinite. You don't have a mansion. You don't have a yacht. You don't have perfect health, a pain-free back, or enough hours in the day. You could spend every waking moment focused on what's missing, and you'd never reach the bottom of that list. Never.But here's where it gets interesting, and I think this is what Paul was getting at in First Timothy. What if you flipped the equation? What if, instead of the things I lack being greater than the things I have, you reversed those mathematical signs? What if everything God has already placed in my hands, this breath, this day, this family, this salvation, what if I let that become greater than everything I'm still reaching for?That's not settling. That's not giving up. That's actually the most radical act of faith you can perform.There was a missionary in the early 1900s named Frank Laubach who became famous for his literacy work around the world. But before all of that, he was a struggling, overlooked man on a hillside in the Philippines, feeling forgotten and passed by. One morning he sat on a hill and made a decision to spend every waking moment conscious of God's presence and God's provision, right where he was, with exactly what he had. He wrote in his journal that the moment he stopped cataloging what he lacked and started resting in what God had already given, something broke open inside him. Out of that surrender came a literacy movement that eventually taught over sixty million people to read. All of it born from one man learning the math of contentment.I'm too soon old and too late smart on this one, friend. I've spent far too many mornings rattling off my prayer list like I'm placing an order, when what God really wanted was for me to sit down and just say thank you.Godliness with contentment is great gain. Not godliness plus getting everything you asked for. Godliness, plus the quiet trust that what He's already given you is exactly enough for exactly right now. That is the gain. That is the freedom.So tonight, before you close your eyes, try something different. Instead of the shopping list, just start counting what you already have.Let's pray: Father, forgive me for all the asking and so little thanking. You have been so good to me, and I have looked right past it reaching for more. Tonight I want to say thank You, for exactly where I am and exactly what I have, because it came from Your hand. That makes it enough. In Jesus' name, Amen.#RTTBROS #Nightlight #Contentment #BiblicalWisdom #ChristianLiving #Gratitude #Faith #DailyDevotion #PracticalBiblicalWisdom #ChristianWisdomBe sure to Like, Share, Follow and subscribe, it helps get the word out.https://linktr.ee/rttbros

Preview for Later Today: Jim Fanell analyzes the Balikatan military exercises, highlighting Japan's historic participation alongside the Philippines. This collective demonstration of regional resolve aims to counter China's naval dominance and daily bullying tactics within the South China Sea.1921 MANILA

In this episode of Key Battles of American History, James speaks with Jenny Chan, director of Pacific Atrocities Education, about the often-overlooked human dimension of the Pacific War. We explore how events like the Nanjing Massacre, the Bataan Death March, and atrocities in the Philippines and Okinawa complicate traditional narratives of American military victory by highlighting their humanitarian consequences. We discuss the challenges of combating denialism and how her organization uses education and digital archives to preserve these histories. Finally, Chan makes the case that the most urgent “battle” today is educational: ensuring these stories are remembered and understood in a way that informs present-day global tensions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

emple Announcement  Otavalo Ecuador Temple – #385 Announced in a Thursday meeting by Juan Pablo Villar with Elder Renlund presiding on the stand Audience audible reaction  Long history of church in Otalavo, since the 1960s  Around 10% of the population is on the church roles 3rd Temple in Ecuador, Otalavo isn't even in the top 35 cities 3 stakes in a town pop of 41k or 115k in canton area Additional stakes in Ibarra, Esmeraldes, and Pasto (Colombia) Temple Dedications  Davao Philippines Temple – #215 Dedicated May 3rd, presided by Dale Renlund  Fifth Temple in the Philippines (14 planned) Dedicatory Prayer 19 stakes, 10 districts in temple district Lindon Utah Temple – #216 Dedicated May 3rd, presided by Henry B Eyring 7th in Utah County, 23rd in Utah. (32 planned)  Dedicatory Prayer 17 Stakes in temple district Temple Open Houses and Dedications Scheduled  Yorba Linda California Temple D Todd Christofferson will dedicate the temple on June 7th Montpelier Idaho Temple Media Day: September 8th  Open House: September 10-26 Dedication: October 18th by??? Caribbean of the rockies Cody Wyoming Temple Media Day: August 21st Open House: August 27-September 12th Dedication: October 25th by??? Wichita Kansas Temple Media Day: September 21st  Open House: September 24-October 10 Dedication: November 1 by Patrick Kearon San Luis Potosí Mexico Temple Media Day: September 21st  Open House: September 24-October 10 Dedication: November 1 by Dale Renlund Temple Groundbreaking scheduled  Santos Brazil Temple  August 1st by Ronald M Barcellos Temple rendering released  Rapid City South Dakota Temple  11,800 sq foot temple  Brown brick exterior with steeple similar to the Fort Collins CO Temple Temple Site announced  Rosario Argentina Temple 1.59-acre property located on the city block bordered by Güemes, Santiago bis, and Alvear bis streets Downtown site near the Paraná River, appears to be the site of a former food truck park. Caldwell Idaho Temple 19.2-acre parcel located southwest of the intersection of West Orchard Avenue and South Florida Avenue in Canyon County Large farm field located just outside of Caldwell Site originally reported a year ago Multi-story, 82,000 sq ft temple Greenville South Carolina Temple  8.8-acre property located south of the intersection of Independence Boulevard/Ponders Road and Roper Mountain Road in Greenville Green field with a fence  Single-story, 18.850 sq ft temple Temple Leaders Called Wichita Kansas Temple Brian Lee Rawson and Linda Christine Glines Rawson of the Derby Kansas Stake Construction Updates Coeur d'Alene Idaho Temple Preliminary Site work underway More approvals granted Bakersfield California Temple Environmental report draft submitted Residents submit comments Fairview Texas Temple Fairview Mayor asks church to reconsider temple height as construction begins. Kevin G Brown holds an interfaith devotional in Duncanville  Buenos Aires Argentina City Center Temple Legal injunction overturned Vice President of Argentina weighs in Salt Lake Temple First Presidency tours the Salt Lake Temple First colored photo of the Holy of Holies published President Oaks recovering from hip replacement surgery on April 15th More art glass installed  Deseret Voices Podcast with Mckay Coppins New Visitors Center opens to the public Open house tickets available September 1st  Other Lehi Tabernacle City Building Plaque commemoration The post The Otavalo Ecuador Temple and More – Temple Ticker – 1045 appeared first on The Cultural Hall Podcast.

The US government is desperate to create a new supply chain that cuts out China, through its Pax Silica initiative. To do so, the Trump administration plans to colonize the territory of the Philippines, a supposed "ally" run by corrupt leader Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos, with a 99-year colonial concession. Ben Norton explains the controversy. VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=302uQhql3kY Topics 0:00 Intro 0:35 Cold War Two 1:50 US-India critical minerals deal 2:55 Pax Silica 3:41 US meddling in Philippines 4:55 Corrupt Marcos dynasty 6:36 US military bases & missiles 8:38 US colonial plan 10:37 Colonial 99-year leases 12:11 US colonialism 13:31 China "threat" narrative 14:34 Exploiting natural resources 15:39 US official Jacob Helberg 16:16 Silicon Valley oligarchs 17:39 US official freaks out 19:57 Neocolonialism 23:58 Comprador leaders 25:21 Poverty & development 28:31 Outro

MLP is BACK — and Week 1 in Dallas did not disappoint. The Mad Drops took the whole thing, Ben Johns reminded everyone he is NOT to be slept on, and Danny Townsend made the entire pickleball world do a double-take. Nico and Zane break it all down. Also this week: The Philippines tournament chaos (double gold, two balls, no final), Bao Duong absolutely owns Nico in a text exchange, Owl AI line-calling under the microscope, and Guess My Duper is back. Subscribe and let us know: Who has the highest ceiling in pickleball right now?

Carmina and Patch discuss the oft forgotten 20-month British occupation of Manila. They trace how a global conflict reached Philippine shores, the reasons for Britain's invasion, and the unexpected husband-and-wife Ilocano heroes who emerged from this brief episode. Join them in the exploration of this short-lived conquest and how things could have been had the British succeeded. Learn more: Battlefield Diplomacy and Empire-building in the Indo-Pacific World during the Seven Years' War, Yuchengco Museum exhibit: "The British Occupation of Manila and Cavite 1762–1764", Securing Trade: The Military Labor of the British Occupation of Manila, 1762–1764, The Manila-Madras Connection and the 1762 British Invasion of Spanish-ruled Philippines, 17th c Spanish Cannon (San Lorenzo), 17th c Spanish Cannon (San Pedro), Escudo de Armas, Spanish Armouries taken from Manila in 1762, Prelude-The British Invasion of Manila during the Seven Years' War, Why the Chinese Helped the British Invade Manila in the 18th Century, Princeton University Library's DPUL platform, Alexander Dalrymple, and 1762 Archive. Visit https://filtrip.buzzsprout.com. Drop a note at thefiltrip@gmail.com. Thanks to FilTrip's sponsor SOLEPACK. Visit thesolepack.com for more details.See https://www.buzzsprout.com/privacy for Privacy Policy.

How can leaders move beyond the noise and overwhelm of AI to create value for their teams and organizations? In this episode, Kevin talks with Matt Kesby about why AI is not just a technology challenge, but a change management challenge. Matt explains why organizations should avoid chasing shiny tools and instead focus on the systems, processes, and repetitive work where AI and automation can create measurable "value impact." He also introduces the difference between makers, watchers, and blamers, encouraging leaders to act now by documenting tasks, identifying opportunities for improvement, and building clear procedures that both people and AI can follow. Matt's Story: Matt Kesby is the author of Untangling AI: Driving Business Success Through Enterprise Automation and AI Agents. He is a serial entrepreneur, AI transformation leader, and business strategist with over 29 years of experience helping organizations achieve triple-digit revenue growth and sustainable profitability. Based in Cebu, Philippines, Matt leads a team of over 1,000 professionals across 7 countries, using AI to accelerate operational, financial, sales, and marketing performance by up to 5x. Matt is the founder of GoTeam and Multiplai Tech, companies dedicated to helping businesses scale and people exceed. Additionally, he is Founder, Chief AI Officer and Master Coach at www.aicoaches.com. He has partnered with more than 300 businesses worldwide, building high-performing offshore support teams and embedding automation-driven solutions into their DNA. A member of the Forbes Technology Council, Matt is a trusted voice at the intersection of people, growth, and emerging technology. https://www.aicoaches.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattkesby/ Looking to Develop Stronger Leaders? Want help developing the leaders in your organization? Reach out to explore how the Kevin Eikenberry Group can support your team at info@kevineikenberry.com.  Book Recommendations Untangling AI: Driving Business Success Through Enterprise Automation and AI Agents by Matt Kesby The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey Nonviolent Communication: A Language of Life by Marshall B. Rosenberg The 4 Disciplines of Execution: Achieving Your Wildly Important Goals by Chris McChesney, Sean Covey, and Jim Huling The Speed of Trust: The One Thing That Changes Everything by Stephen M.R. Covey Like this? The 4 Disciplines of Execution with Jim Huling How to Achieve Breakthrough Execution and Accelerate Growth with Patrick Thean Growth Through Innovation with Lorraine Marchand Podcast Better! Sign up with Libsyn and get up to 2 months free! Use promo code: RLP   Leave a Review If you liked this conversation, we'd be thrilled if you'd let others know by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts. Here's a quick guide for posting a review. Review on Apple: https://remarkablepodcast.com/itunes    Join Our Community If you want to view our live podcast episodes, hear about new releases, or chat with others who enjoy this podcast join one of our communities below. Join the Facebook Group Join the LinkedIn Group  

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The practice of healthcare is inherently powerful, and our patients are vulnerable to our power. Though power can be abused, the righteous use of power, for the benefit of the vulnerable, is profoundly Christlike. We will explore the lessons of power which help us understand our roles, including the fundamental nature of professionalism and key kingdom strategies of healthcare missions.

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) a global leader in IT services, consulting, and business solutions, who operate a Global Delivery Centre in Letterkenny, Co. Donegal, has expanded its global cloud portfolio with the launch of SovereignSecure Cloud in Europe. This bespoke offering, designed specifically for governments, public sector enterprises, and regulated industries, combines sovereign cloud architecture with AI capabilities to enable sovereignty across data, operations and digital infrastructure. In the European Union (EU), the offerings will enable enterprises to achieve digital autonomy, strengthen regulatory compliance and enhanced security in an increasingly complex global environment without compromising on the speed, agility, and interoperability essential to modern businesses. The launch of TCS SovereignSecure Cloud in the EU builds on its successful rollout in India in 2025, followed by expansions into Kenya, East Africa and the Philippines. TCS SovereignSecure Cloud for the EU has been designed to provide strategic autonomy through a multi-layered approach. It comprises a sovereign cloud layer delivered through hyperscalers, providing scale and the flexibility to operate securely within the EU regulatory framework. The national sovereign cloud layer enables country-specific localisation while bringing operations under a unified control plane. And its enterprise cloud services layer leverages the EU-specific TCS Enterprise Cloud Framework, a unified orchestration and control layer that enables enterprises to dynamically apply the appropriate level of sovereignty across data, operations, and technology based on workload, risk, and sector. Sapthagiri Chapalapalli, Head of Europe, TCS, said, "European organisations are looking to strike a balance between addressing supply chain and sovereignty risks while ensuring leverage of frontier technologies to be globally competitive. TCS SovereignSecure Cloud solutions mark an important milestone for TCS in Europe, as our customers can now benefit from a pragmatic approach to cloud that ensures resilience and sovereignty that is contextualised to the enterprise." TCS is also introducing the TCS Sovereignty Consulting and Delivery Framework in the EU to help organisations become a "minimum viable sovereign enterprise" by finding the right balance between control and flexibility. It recognises that not all workloads need the same level of sovereign protection. Using a practical, risk-based approach, it categorises workloads by importance and applies the right level of sovereignty to each, focusing effort where they deliver the greatest impact and risk mitigation. As enterprises and governments across Europe accelerate their digital transformation journeys, the need for secure, compliant and sovereign cloud architectures has never been more critical. With SovereignSecure Cloud, TCS is bringing together the scale of hyperscalers, localised sovereign controls, and AI-led capabilities to help organisations achieve digital autonomy without compromising on agility, innovation or operational resilience. This new TCS SovereignSecure Cloud offering leverages TCS' strength in the European region, enabling organisations to innovate and grow with more flexibility. Operating in Europe for over 45 years, TCS has a diverse workforce operating from 58 offices across the region. TCS drives digital transformation for some of Europe's leading multinationals adapting to the changing digital landscape of today across industries such as banking and financial services, manufacturing, telecom, retail, travel, logistics, and more. TCS is committed to serving as a trusted IT service provider across its TCS European Delivery Network of 10 data centres and 21 delivery locations across Europe and in Ireland where their operation in Letterkenny was integral in the rollout of Ireland's national pension auto-enrollment scheme, known as 'My Future Fund', going live in January 2026.

Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened up 316-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 43,842 on turnover of 26.4-billion N-T. The market lost ground on Tuesday, as Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing's share price fell from its day's high on technical corrections after a recent rally, pushing the broader market to negative territory - despite it briefly breaching the 44,000 point mark. Ex-Czechia official to speak at democracy forum in Taipei Former foreign ministers from the Czech Republic and the Philippines will be speaking at the inaugural Forum for Democratic Cooperation in Taipei today. The event has been organized by the Forum 2000 Foundation and has received government backing here from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Speaking to reporters in Taipei, foundation executive director, Jakub Klepal, said Taiwan was chosen as the forum's first stop given the growth of A-I and the restructuring (重組) of the global economy, in which Taiwan plays crucial roles. The Forum 2000 Foundation was created by the late Czech President Vaclav Havel and seeks to get democratic actors to address shared challenges in "an increasingly contested global environment." CWA heat alerts remain in effect The Central Weather Administration says hot weather is expected across Taiwan once again today. "Red" heat alerts - meaning maximum temperature could reaches 38-degrees for three consecutive days - have been issued for the Tainan and Pingtung areas. "Orange" heat alerts are in effect in Keelung, Taipei, New Taipei, Changhua, Yunlin, Chiayi, Kaohsiung, Hualien and Taitung - where the mercury could reach a daily maximum temperature of 38-degrees today, or reach 36-degrees for three consecutive days. While a "yellow" heat alert has been issued for Taoyuan - where the temperatures is forecast to reach 36-degrees today. All of the heat alerts are currently (現在) in effect through this afternoon. NASA announces next steps for planned 'moon base' The US space agency NASA has unveiled plans for a permanent (常駐) base on the moon, with the first missions set to launch later this year. The announcement comes just days after China sent three astronauts into orbit as part of its own push to reach the lunar surface by 2030. Ira Spitzer has more. Canada Germany on Possible Deal to Export LNG A person familiar with the matter says Canada has reached a deal to export liquefied natural gas to Germany from a planned Pacific Coast terminal. The official confirmed Canada will sign the agreement with Germany's leading utility company "Securing Energy for Europe", from a proposed (建議的，提議的) export facility on the coast of British Columbia. The official spoke on condition of anonymity as they were not authorized to speak ahead of today's announcement. The official said up to million metric tons of liquefied natural gas per year will be exported. Prime Minister Mark Carney has set a goal to double non-U.S. trade in a decade. That was the I.C.R.T. EZ News, I'm _____. －－－－以下為 SoundOn 動態廣告－－－－ 人生心願清單，我們完成了幾項？ 站上夢想舞台後 回望平凡生活裡 默默守候著我們的慈愛身影 心底總會浮現的那一句……「總有一工」 理想混蛋首支台語創作曲〈總有一工〉已全面上架！ 《不是因為天氣晴朗才見面》高雄巨蛋演唱會 6/6(六) 上午10:14 KKTIX準時開賣！ ▶️ 售票頁面：https://sofm.pse.is/958vae -- 找工作不再焦慮！ 參加YS鋼鐵人職場體驗計畫，讓你在職場脫穎而出！ 專為18-29歲青年打造的免費職涯資源： 1.職涯導師陪伴精準求職 2.60小時實戰工作坊 3.知名企業3-5天職場體驗 6/14前報名迎戰三大職場試煉，煉就鋼鐵通才：https://sofm.pse.is/958vbz -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

There were some recent tests in the Philippines involving the Japanese Type-88 anti-ship missile system and the U.S. Typhon launcher. These truck-mounted systems can move throughout the islands, rather than relying on fixed bases.Join the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/PeterZeihanFull Newsletter: https://bit.ly/43hKnKe

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Nelson Lumbres is Country Lead of Stellar Philippines. Armielyn Obinguar is Tech Lead of Stellar Philippines. Stellar Philippines is a builder-focused ecosystem initiative growing the Stellar network in the Philippines through hackathons, bootcamps, founder support, university partnerships, and community-led programs focused on real-world financial innovation. Stellar Network is an open-source blockchain for enterprises and institutions, offering secure smart contracts, fast payments, and asset tokenization. Designed for cross-border financial infrastructure, it enables low-cost transfers, issuance of digital assets, stablecoin integration, and interoperability between traditional finance and blockchain systems. Its native asset, Lumens (XLM), is used for transaction fees and network operations, while the network focuses on scalability, compliance-friendly tools, and partnerships with payment providers, fintech companies, and financial organizations worldwide.In this episode:00:00 Introduction01:17 Ano ang Stellar Philippines?07:11 Kamusta nga ba ang Web3? 17:20 Why is Stellar building a community in the Philippines? 26:34 What are details of the upcoming Stellar Philippines hackathon? 39:56 What are the future plans of Stellar Philippines? 45:32 How can listeners find more information?STELLAR PHILIPPINESX: https://x.com/PHI_StellarAPAC Stellar Hackathon: https://www.risein.com/programs/apac-stellar-hackathon?referral=rpvJSBuild on Stellar Philippines Hackathon: https://www.risein.com/programs/build-on-stellar-philippines-hackathon?referral=LNPqkTHIS EPISODE IS CO-PRODUCED BY:OneCFO: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://onecfoph.co⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Kredit Hero: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://kredithero.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Yspaces: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://knowyourspaceph.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twala: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.twala.io⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Symph: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://symph.co⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Secuna: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://secuna.io⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SkoolTek by Edfolio: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://skooltek.co⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Red Circle Global: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.redcircleglobal.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CHECK OUT OUR PARTNERS:Ask Lex PH Academy: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://asklexph.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (5% discount on e-learning courses! Code: ALPHAXSUP)CloudCFO: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://cloudcfo.ph⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Free financial assessment, process onboarding, and 6-month QuickBooks subscription! Mention: Start Up Podcast PH)ArkoTech: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.arkotechspacesolutions.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠DVCode Technologies Inc: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://dvcode.tech⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Argum AI: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://argum.ai⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠PIXEL by Eplayment: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://pixel.eplayment.co/auth/sign-up?r=PIXELXSUP1⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Sign up using Code: PIXELXSUP1)School of Profits: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://schoolofprofits.academy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Founders Launchpad: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://founderslaunchpad.vc⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hier Business Solutions: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://hierpayroll.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Agile Data Solutions (Hustle PH): ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://agiledatasolutions.tech⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Smile Checks: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://getsmilechecks.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Cloverly: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://cloverly.tech⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BuddyBetes: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://buddybetes.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hyperstacks: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://hyperstacksinc.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Wunderbrand: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://wunderbrand.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Uplift Code Camp: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://upliftcodecamp.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (5% discount on bootcamps and courses! Code: UPLIFTSTARTUPPH)START UP PODCAST PHYouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtube.com/startuppodcastph⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/6BObuPvMfoZzdlJeb1XXVa⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/start-up-podcast/id1576462394⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://facebook.com/startuppodcastph⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://patreon.com/StartUpPodcastPH⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠PIXEL: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://pixel.eplayment.co/dl/startuppodcastph⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://phstartup.online⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Edited by the team at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://tasharivera.com⁠⁠⁠⁠

The Church's Expanding Global Identity & $25M UNICEF Donation The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has donated $25 million to UNICEF's Child Nutrition Fund (CNF), a global initiative aimed at preventing and treating childhood malnutrition. • Doubled Impact: Thanks to a matching challenge announced in 2025, the Church’s donation will generate an additional $25 million, bringing the total financial impact to $50 million. • Target & Scope: The contribution is part of an ongoing partnership with UNICEF that began in 2013. The funds will support nutritional programs for mothers and young children—specifically targeting areas like the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kenya, Nigeria, the Philippines, and Sierra Leone—with the broader goal of helping the fund reach 320 million women and children annually by 2030. The First Presidency Tours the New Humanitarian Center Ahead of Dedication This facility is part of the Church's effort to follow the second great commandment: “Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.” On Friday, May 22, 2026, the First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints toured the Church's new Humanitarian Center in Salt Lake City, ahead of its upcoming dedication. Purpose: Built to support the commandment to “love thy neighbour,” the center serves a dual purpose: providing job training, language courses, and employment counseling to help individuals overcome employment barriers, while also preparing and distributing global humanitarian supplies. Public Open House: Runs from June 1 through July 23, 2026 (Monday–Friday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.). Visitors can participate in hands-on service, such as assembling kits or sorting clothes. Attendance: Visitors are encouraged to schedule a time via the Temple Square app or by calling 801-240-5954, though walk-ins are welcome. Harvard Global Flourishing Study Compares Latter-day Saints Internationally The recently released Harvard Global Human Flourishing Study, which surveyed over 200,000 people across 22 countries, reveals that religious service attendance is globally linked to higher levels of overall well-being—and Latter-day Saints are no exception. When analyzing the U.S. data, the study found that Latter-day Saints scored highly on the overall “flourishing index” (which measures happiness, health, meaning, character, relationships, and financial stability), while those with no religious affiliation scored the lowest. • Highest Church Attendance: Latter-day Saints reported the highest rate of weekly religious service attendance at 65%, outperforming Evangelicals (59%) and Pentecostals (53%). • Mental Health and Happiness: The group demonstrated remarkably low levels of depression (8.5%) compared to atheists and agnostics (19%). Additionally, 30% of Latter-day Saints reported being “highly happy,” which is roughly double the rate of those distant from faith. • Family and Spiritual Support: Latter-day Saints reported the highest rates of feeling loved by their mother (94%) and father (90%) while growing up. Furthermore, 89% reported finding immense strength and comfort from their religion. • The Challenge of Community Criticism: On the flip side, 11% of Latter-day Saints reported feeling that their religious community was critical of them. While this number is statistically identical to other high-expectation faiths (like Baptists and Evangelicals), the article notes it highlights an ongoing need for the culture to shift from judgment to Christlike love, a priority recently emphasized by Church leadership. Diplomatic Relations: Elder Bednar Meets With the President of Chile Elder David A. Bednar, of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, held an official meeting with Chilean President José Antonio Kast at the La Moneda Presidential Palace on Monday, May 18, 2026. • Core Topics: The discussion centered on strengthening families, supporting youth, protecting religious freedom, and fostering cooperation between governments and faith communities. • Church Initiatives: Elder Bednar highlighted several Church programs designed to help the rising generation develop faith, purpose, and practical skills. These included the For the Strength of Youth program, various youth service and leadership experiences, and the BYU–Pathway Worldwide educational program. Women Leaders Discuss Discipleship and Service at Annual Luncheon On Monday, May 11, 2026, roughly 200 current and former women leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints gathered for their annual emeritus luncheon at the Church Office Building in Salt Lake City. The meeting brought together past and present general presidencies and advisory councils from the Primary, Young Women, and Relief Society organizations to discuss discipleship, service, and organizational updates. • Young Women Age-Group Names: Leaders discussed the spiritual meaning behind the newly introduced Young Women age-group names. Former Young Women General President Elaine S. Dalton praised the change, noting that the titles—Builders of Faith (ages 12–13), Messengers of Hope (ages 14–15), and Gatherers of Light (ages 16–17)—give young women a strong identity rooted directly in Jesus Christ. • Enduring Sisterhood: Attendees, including 93-year-old Joy Sansom (who served on the Young Women general board from 1961 to 1972), celebrated the lifelong bonds, shared memories, and enduring sense of community fostered by their years of joint church service.  Bishops and Youth: One-on-One Ministering Supports Better Relationships During a recent Instagram Live broadcast, the Young Men General Presidency addressed the common question of whether ward-level Young Men presidencies—discontinued in 2020—will ever return. Led by General President Timothy L. Farnes and his counselors, Brother David J. Wunderli and Brother Sean R. Dixon, the presidency clarified that the change is permanent and explained the spiritual and structural reasons behind keeping the responsibility on local bishoprics. Church Communications Releases Inside Look Video of Provo MTC With the rise in full-time missionary applications and the creation of more missions worldwide, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has produced a video offering prospective missionaries and their families an inside look at how missionaries are trained. The 21-minute video, titled “What It's Really Like at the Missionary Training Center,” was released on YouTube on May 17. short, fun, and heartfelt interviews with missionaries. Volunteers and Performers Needed for Salt Lake Temple Celebration SALT LAKE CITY— Temple Square volunteer applications are opening ahead of the highly anticipated Salt Lake Temple Celebration and the LDS Church Visitors' Center opening, where the SLC Temple open house reservation date will be announced. Temple Square is seeking “exceptional volunteers who want to help guests feel welcomed, supported, and inspired throughout the celebration.” • When to Apply: Volunteer applications will be available starting in June 2026. When the application window opens, Temple Square will share the link and additional details for the application process.. • Eligibility & Shifts: Volunteer roles are open to anyone 16 years old and older from all backgrounds and experience levels, with some assignments requiring specific skills. Some roles are able to accommodate accessibility needs. Volunteers are asked to serve for a minimum of eight weeks. Most roles require standing for many hours. Shifts will last between three and four hours. A variety of shifts are available for people to choose from, but specific roles and requirements will be announced in June. • Performers Needed: In addition to general assignments, Temple Square is in need of specialized performers for the celebration. Some experiences will include opportunities for young musicians, vocalists, or cultural performers. Details will be shared as plans develop. The post Salt Lake Temple Performers Needed! AoN 1044 appeared first on The Cultural Hall Podcast.

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Two is a pair and six is a bracket as the second batch of All Stars arrives this week to duet to it. Silky has a puppet this time, almost everyone but Crystal has a strategy, Reneé Rapp has a background in dance, Untucked is unhinged cringe and the lip sync for the win was, well, enough. Become a Matreon at the Sister Mary level to get access to all of our AS11 coverage, plus The Comeback S3, The Traitors, brackets, movie reviews and past seasons of US Drag Race, UK, Canada, Down Under, Espana, Global All Stars, Philippines and more.Join us at our OnlyMarys level for our recaps of Season 4 & 5 of Drag Race plus even more movie reviews, brackets, and deep dives into our personal lives!Patreon: www.patreon.com/alrightmaryEmail: alrightmarypodcast@gmail.comInstagram: @alrightmarypodJohnny: @johnnyalso (Instagram)Colin: @colindrucker_ (Instagram)Web: www.alrightmary.com  

What if the best advice you ever receive sets you up to walk straight into danger? In this episode, Thom shares why meeting Maharishi Mahesh Yogi personally changed the course of his life, and how following that guidance led him into the middle of political unrest in The Philippines.What unfolds is a remarkable account of trust, action, and the role meditation can play in cooling collective consciousness during a national crisis. Listen or watch to learn how one instruction became a lived lesson in courage, steadiness, and peace.Episode Highlights[00:45] Meet Maharishi in Person[01:42] Do What He Says[02:31] A Crisis in The Philippines[04:26] Maharishi Sends Me to Manila[06:34] Into the Presidential Palace[08:21] A Meditation Campaign for Peace[10:49] Sixty Thousand People Meditating[12:11] A Peaceful Transition of PowerUseful Linksinfo@thomknoles.com  https://thomknoles.com/https://www.instagram.com/thethomknoleshttps://www.facebook.com/thethomknoleshttps://www.youtube.com/c/thomknoleshttps://thomknoles.com/ask-thom-anything/

Send us Fan MailI come back from the Philippines and shake off brutal jet lag before diving into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2026 results and the snubs that still make no sense. We argue about what “counts” as rock, why the Hall's side categories feel like a loophole, and how New Wave legends like Talking Heads, The Cure, The Police, and The Cars hold up when you actually test the label. • trip highlights from the Philippines and the reality of a 12-hour time jump • Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2026 nominees and the predictions we made • the final 2026 inductees and why some picks feel obvious • Mariah Carey's absence and the case for uniqueness versus popularity • frustration with Early Influence and Musical Excellence categories and what they imply about the rules • 2025 versus 2026 class comparison and which year feels stronger • the Big Four of New Wave debate and why genre labels get slippery • why a familiar Cars song suddenly becomes an obsession If you like it, share it. If you like this podcast SHARE it. If you have any ideas or suggestions for the show you can email us at: milkcratesandturntables@gmail.com

For over three decades journalist Chris Burbach reported for the Omaha World-Herald and other media outlets, covering a variety of beats and the human stories that reveal what a place and its people are really made of. His own story is just as interesting: small-town childhood, a large Catholic family, a high school seminary, student journalism, service in the Philippines, raising children in Omaha, and teaching English to immigrant and refugee adults. Listen to our conversation about journalism, faith, humor, service, and what a lifetime of listening teaches us.*************************Today's show and others are supported by the generous membership of Amy and Tom Trenolone.*Bonus content* for Lives members only features exclusive content and more. Find a Lives membership tier that fits you - support link here.

Who's that one person where you think: if only I were them, I could finally be who I'm meant to be?In this letter, Mari grows up in the Philippines as “the white girl,” the only fair-skinned mestiza in her Filipino family. When her dad moves them to America, she's excited to finally belong. But she finds herself sitting in an ESL class, staring into a mirror she doesn't recognize herself in, and taking part in a years-long project of blending in.Then, in college, a Filipino woman shows up in her social media feed — proud, loud, and unapologetically Pinay. And Mari cannot stand her. But every time this woman appears in her feed, something in her ignites. So she does what any reasonable person does: she goes deeper into her feed.If you have ever followed someone online and felt a rage you couldn't explain, this letter was written for you.Letter 188 is part of The Filipino American Woman Project's letters series, inspired by real conversations. This is our AAPI Heritage Month edition.Question: I have a paid membership. Where's my bonus content?Right now, bonus content will be provided in the off-season, starting June 5th.In the meantime, if you have any burning questions about any of our published letters, you can always ping Jen in our Family Potluck Group Chat or reply to any of our newsletters. Messages are typically checked on Fridays.

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Marc Sanderson is the founder and CEO of INNERGY, but he didn't start as a software founder. After earning his MBA and searching for a company to buy, he and partner Walter Wilkie acquired a small architectural woodworking business in Minnesota in 1997. Running that business revealed a deep operational problem: there was no software built for how custom woodworking shops actually operated. So Marc built his own. That internal tool eventually became Innergy, a vertical SaaS ERP platform for architectural woodworking and high-end residential millwork businesses. Today, Innergy handles everything from CRM and estimating to project management, engineering, fabrication, and field installation. In 2025, the company reached roughly $25M in revenue, is growing more than 50% annually, and expects to approach $40M in 2026. After bootstrapping growth for years using profits from the original woodworking business, Marc sold 51% of Innergy to growth equity firm MainSail Partners in 2025 for more than $40M, while remaining CEO. In this episode, he shares practical lessons about vertical SaaS, customer intimacy, onboarding complex ERP systems, finding the right growth equity partner, and why strategy still matters more than AI. Key Takeaways Deep Domain — Marc built software from firsthand pain inside his own woodworking business, not from an outside startup idea. Education Matters — INNERGY advantage isn't only software. Customer education and operational thinking drive adoption and retention. Growth Equity Fit — Marc rejected investment several times before choosing a partner that could help scale—not just provide cash. Meet Customers — ERP success came from meeting customers where they are instead of forcing "best practices" immediately. Customer Intimacy — INNERGY's onboarding, benchmarking, and peer learning approach helped create ~95% retention. Quote from Marc Sanderson, Founder and CEO of INNERGY "AI is just a tool. I see organizations creating a chief AI officer. I don't have a chief Outlook officer. I don't have a chief Internet officer. I don't have a chief Web officer. It's just a tool at the end of the day." "Just because you can cook rice infinitely at no cost doesn't make you a Michelin star restaurant. It's all the other aspects of these integrated activities that make you who you are. And at the end of the day, as long as we are creating value for our customer, they will continue to write a check to us." "A lot of the AI efforts that are going on across the industry is focused on cost reduction, expense reduction internal to the software firm. Great. That helps us get to a breakeven or beyond. It helps with the rule of 40. However, it does not create more intimacy with the customer." Links Marc Sanderson on LinkedIn INNERGY on LinkedIn INNERGY website MainSail Partners website Podcast Sponsor – Full Scale This podcast is sponsored by Full Scale, one of the fastest-growing software development companies in any region. Full Scale vets, employs, and supports over 300 professional developers, designers, and testers in the Philippines who can augment and extend your core dev team. Learn more at fullscale.io. The Practical Founders Podcast Tune into the Practical Founders Podcast for weekly in-depth interviews with founders who have built valuable software companies without big funding. Subscribe to the Practical Founders Podcast using your favorite podcast app or view on our YouTube channel. Get the weekly Practical Founders newsletter and podcast updates at practicalfounders.com. Practical Founders CEO Peer Groups Be part of a committed and confidential group of practical founders creating valuable software companies without big VC funding.  A Practical Founders Peer Group is a committed and confidential group of founders/CEOs who want to help you succeed on your terms. Each Practical Founders Peer Group is personally curated and moderated by Greg Head.

In Episode 241 of the Pu'u Muay Thai Podcast, Jonathan Puu is joined by Josh Soliva, reporting live from Cebu, Philippines after being on the ground in Bangkok, Thailand for ONE Friday Fights 154 and “The Inner Circle” this last weekend.This episode dives deep into the behind-the-scenes reality of ONE Championship, including firsthand insight into the now-talked-about Anatoly Malykhin vs Reug Reug situation, where tensions escalated into a backstage altercation following the fight.Josh shares what actually happened beyond the headlines — including what led up to the conflict, what fighters and teams were dealing with during fight week, and how things unfolded behind closed doors.In this episode, they discuss: Behind-the-scenes access at ONE Friday Fights 154 The real story behind the Anatoly vs Reug Reug brawl Fighter hotel interactions and unexpected run-ins with elite athletes  The reality of weight cuts, hydration testing, and catchweight negotiations What fans don't see during fight week in Bangkok  The physical and mental toll of Thai trainers and pad holders  The evolving relationship between Muay Thai and MMA striking Gambling culture and how it shaped traditional Muay Thai  Why traveling to Thailand without guidance can go very wrong Josh also shares wild, unfiltered stories from inside the fighter hotel, recovery sessions, and fight preparation with Felipe Lobo — giving listeners a rare look into the real Muay Thai world beyond social media and highlight reels.This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in: ONE Championship and international Muay Thai  Training or fighting in Thailand  Behind-the-scenes fight culture  The realities of the global Muay Thai scene Follow Josh Soliva: https://www.instagram.com/joshsoliva95Support the showLeave a message or text us 24/7/365!+1-805-456-3316

In this episode of Nashville Restaurant Radio, Brandon sits down with Billy Deck, founder of Sunda and host/star of the PBS documentary Food Roots. Billy shares the deeply personal story behind the film, his Filipino-American upbringing, and the journey back to the Philippines that helped him reconnect with family, heritage, grief, identity, and purpose.The conversation moves through hospitality, Nashville's evolution, Gen Z labor challenges, building restaurant culture, and why true hospitality starts with care. Billy also opens up about success, loss, mental health, the pressure of performing strength, and the power of documenting personal stories so they can help others.This episode is a reminder that restaurants are about far more than what is on the plate. They are about connection, memory, ancestry, healing, and making people feel seen.Topics include:Billy's journey from Chicago to NashvilleThe story behind SundaHis PBS documentary Food RootsReconnecting with Filipino heritageFood as a language of loveLabor and culture challenges in hospitalityNashville's growth and changing identityMental health, grief, and vulnerabilityWhy every family has a story worth preservingWatch Food Roots on Billy's YouTube channel: @billybecklife

There has been international condemnation of Israel's treatment of pro-Palestinian activists who were on board a Gaza-bound aid flotilla intercepted by Israeli naval forces. National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir posted a video showing himself taunting activists kneeling with their hands tied behind their backs. Also, Iranian state media is reporting that Pakistan's military chief is visiting Tehran later today in a bid to mediate peace efforts between Iran and the United States. The Justice Department in the Philippines has ordered the arrest of a senator, Ronald Dela Rosa, wanted by the International Criminal Court in connection with the country's war on drugs. Air France and Airbus have been found guilty of manslaughter over a 2009 plane crash which killed 228 people. In India, a satirical political collective themed around cockroaches - the Cockroach Janta Party - has attracted millions of online followers. NASA is set to launch a new space telescope, Roman, that it says will be able to capture images of vast tracts of the universe. A village in Ghana has been holding its own celebrations to mark the victory of Aston Villa Football Club in the Europa League.The Global News Podcast brings you the breaking news you need to hear, as it happens. Listen for the latest headlines and current affairs from around the world. Politics, economics, climate, business, technology, health – we cover it all with expert analysis and insight. Get the news that matters, delivered twice a day on weekdays and daily at weekends, plus special bonus episodes reacting to urgent breaking stories. Follow or subscribe now and never miss a moment. Get in touch: globalpodcast@bbc.co.uk

The story will keep you there.This Mick Unplugged episode features JEFRË, a Public Artist and Creative Director. He explores how pivotal life experiences and a singular vision shaped his career, leading him to create monumental public art around the globe. Discover JEFRË's journey from urban designer to iconic artist.WHAT YOU'LL LEARN- JEFRË's journey after a 35-year-old heart attack- How to become a brand-collaborating artist- The significance behind "Victor" in the Philippines- Why brands seek creative leaders like JEFRË- Developing art from community insightsQUOTES THAT HIT"The story will keep you there." - JEFRË"I'm getting cities and nations together to create icons or moments that they can identify with their own culture." - JEFRË"The key is, is really engineering. That's where it is." - JEFRËCHAPTERS00:00 Mick Unplugged Introduction02:30 JEFRË on legacy and creation06:51 JEFRË's Filipino-American origin story09:42 Heart attack, career change to artist13:47 JEFRË's process for designing art20:06 JEFRË on personal connections24:43 Branding and entrepreneurship with JEFRË31:54 New projects and Shark ArtQUESTIONS THIS EPISODE ANSWERSQ: What motivated JEFRË to become an artist after a career in urban design?A: JEFRË's near-death experience from a heart attack at 35 prompted him to pursue creating impactful art immediately, shifting from long-term urban planning projects to direct artistic creation.Q: How does JEFRË ensure his monumental public artworks resonate with communities?A: JEFRË emphasizes listening to the community to understand their desires, then interpreting that input into his art. He believes the storyline derived from community engagement is more important than the scale of the artwork.Q: What is "Shark Art" and how does Damon John support artists like JEFRË?A: Shark Art is Damon John's initiative to support artists by providing management and business guidance. Damon helps artists like JEFRË navigate commercial aspects, manage their image, and secure licensing deals to expand their reach.Connect & Discover Jefrë:Instagram: @jefre_artistWebsite: jefre.orgLinkedIn: JEFRË StudioTikTok: @jefre_artist

– Happy Memorial Day – A WARM DHU welcome to Kevin Warsh – good luck fella, you are going to need it sir. – The new transient inflation. – Another BOARD? These guys like to make exclusive clubs… PLUS we are now on Spotify and Amazon Music/Podcasts! Click HERE for Show Notes and Links DHUnplugged is now streaming live - with listener chat. Click on link on the right sidebar. Love the Show? Then how about a Donation? Follow John C. Dvorak on Twitter Follow Andrew Horowitz on Twitter Warm-Up - Happy Memorial Day - A WARM DHU welcome to Kevin Warsh - good luck fella, you are going to need it - The new transient inflation - Another BOARD? These guys like to make exclusive clubs... Markets - Starting to come in a bit..... - Yield curve steepening - potential for a hike over cuts - YIELDS! - Fuels running low - we have the list OH MY... - The 30-year U.S. Treasury yield has surged to around 5.14%, putting it at its highest level since the run-up to the 2008 financial crisis - Bets are pricing in the increasingly possibility of it reaching 5.5% to 6%, which would mark the highest levels since late 1999 - 30-Year mortgage near 6.35% (average) - DOWN from 6.91% at start of 2026 30-Year Yield Bored of Boards - The Board of Peace - remember that one? That was established in 2025 with 15+ countries that pitched in $1 billion for permanent seat - Indefinitely chaired by President Trump, the governing board is a mix of U.S. officials and prominent American businessmen. - So much for the peace part of that.... - Now we hear about the Board of Investment ---The US and China are discussing a mechanism for fast-tracking some Chinese investment deals and a reduction in tariffs on non-critical goods. - Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent mentioned a "Board of Investment" that will be responsible for investment in non-sensitive areas. - The idea of the "Board of Investment" is to have a mechanism that could allow deals that wouldn't need to be referred to the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States. - In other words - working outside of the established channels that primary function is to determine whether these transactions pose risks to U.S. national security. IRAN - On and off as usual - Cancelled a scheduled bombing? - President Trump speaking with reporters says he will know "soon" if U.S. needs to give Iran another big hit; says Gulf states are helping with negotiations; says Iran keeps agreeing to things and changing their mind; says Iran has 2-3 days to make a deal - This is the parental attempt to manupluate a child - I am going to count to THREE.... 1-2-3-4-5-6 China Trip - Chinese President Xi Jinping warned U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday that the U.S. and China “will have clashes and even conflicts” if the long-standing issue of Taiwan's independence is mishandled. - Speaking just ahead of Trump, Xi noted the global attention on the meeting, and said a major question for the two countries was whether they could avoid the “Thucydides Trap,” according to an official English translation of his remarks broadcast by CCTV. - The Thucydides Trap refers to how tensions historically between a rising and ruling power have often resulted in a war. Some Observations - Veggie Prices are off the charts --- Cauliflower $9, Carrots $6 small bag (not organic) - - Favorite produce store noticed things going bad.... Realized that people are not buying stuff PPI Inflation - HOTTTTTTTT - Headline MoM: +1.4% - YoY: +6.0% - Core PPI (ex food & energy): about +1.0% MoM - Energy was a big part, but services also saw a large move - Highest monthly increase since march 2022 --- In reaction bonds are selling off - highest on 10 and 30 year since March 2024 (10 YR Broke above 4.65) Outbreak - An Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda has been declared a public health emergency of international concern by the World Health Organization - 80 deaths were attributed to the disease. - Outbreak does not meet pandemic criteria, WHO says - Eight laboratory-confirmed cases and 246 suspected cases - At least six Americans in the DRC have been exposed to the Ebola virus, with three exposures deemed high risk WHAT? - One of the highest margin foods, pizza and pasta - Domino's Pizza, is among the pizza giants whose franchisees have filed for bankruptcy - Papa Johns: We have identified approximately 300 underperforming restaurants across North America that are not meeting brand expectations or lack a clear path to sustainable financial improvement, as well as locations where we can effectively transfer sales to a nearby restaurant - Pizza Hut, which also hasn't filed for bankruptcy (YET) , won't be left out of closings as the company's parent Yum! Brands in February said that it would close 250 underperforming locations as part of its Hut Forward plan in the first half of 2026. - PZZA down 65% over the past 5 years - The Papa John's board formally ousted founder and former CEO John "Papa" John" Schnatter in a series of steps culminating in July 2018 and March 2019 BONDS - Yields Spiking - U.S. Treasury yields spiked on Friday following a week of messy inflation data and as traders looked to price interest rate policy under new Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh. - The yield on the 30-year bond jumped nearly 11 basis points to yield 5.121%, the highest since May 22, 2025, and nearing the highest since October 2023. - Japanese long-term bond yields have surged to multi-decade highs, with the 10-year Japanese Government Bond (JGB) hitting 2.8%—its highest level since October 1996 M&A Utilities - U.S. power companies NextEra Energy and Dominion Energy announced a plan to merge on Monday in a $66.8 billion deal that ?will form one of the world's largest electric utilities during an expansion of energy-intensive data centers to support artificial intelligence. - The all-stock transaction, which is pending ?regulatory approvals, is one of the largest-ever energy mergers. - Industry consolidation - -- This year, AES Corp agreed to be acquired by a consortium led by Global Infrastructure Partners and Swedish ?private-equity firm EQT AB for $33.4 billion. ---- That followed Constellation Energy's $16 billion deal with Calpine and Blackstone's $11.5 billion deal for TXNM Energy last year. SOYBEANS - Trump's visit to China yielded little in the way of anything - The United States expects China to sign up to buy "double-digit billions" worth of U.S. farm goods following a summit between Presidents Donald ?Trump and Xi Jinping in Beijing, U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said on ?Friday. - Greer noted the 25 million metric ton per year soybean deal agreed last October and said the U.S. also expects to "see an agreement for double-digit billion purchases of ags over the next three years per year ?coming out of this visit." - Soybeans and other commodity prices moved higher on Monday as the news was disseminated. CHYNA Deals? - Looks like Boeing got an order of 200 more planes from China. ---- The problem is that was much less that was expected -- Boeing was down on the news. - Some murmurs about China buying more energy (oil, gas) from US - - - There was also something said about President Xi asking about the US intentions of Taiwan Bessent - Transitory - Even with recent inflation news universally bad, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent expects price pressures to ease soon, just in time for new Fed Chair Kevin Warsh to take over. -- Why are we listening to this crew? They have been wrong about everything - but say it with such confidence. - WAIT FOR IT...... - “I firmly believe that nothing is more transient than a supply shock, and we can, we can look through that, because before the Iranian conflict began, core inflation was coming down. - He noted that he sees substantial disinflation ahead ----- IF there is substantial disinflation that would be bad news as the economy will be slowing precipitously - could be problematic - so it is not clear what he is so excited about Earnings - NVDA is going to be position earnings Wednesday after the close - So far Semiconductor companies and storage companies have been saying that the orders keep flowing in and -  Wall Street analysts project EPS of $1.78 on revenue of $79.2 billion, representing a year-over-year revenue increase of roughly 80%. Open AI - Musk - R0und 1- Musk looses on what looks to be a technicality - Perhaps jurors were miffed that he skipped closing arguments and went to China instead (to be the the Trump Posse) - Naturally he is already discussing appeal Even more Create Financing - Google (GOOG/GOOGL) and Blackstone (BX) are drawing significant investor attention following the announcement of TPU Cloud, a new U.S.-based joint venture designed to commercialize GOOG's Tensor Processing Unit infrastructure at greater scale. - The partnership underscores the accelerating arms race in AI infrastructure, while also highlighting how hyperscalers are increasingly turning to alternative financing structures to fund the enormous capital requirements tied to next-generation AI compute expansion. Fuel Shortages - In case anyone thought otherwise - the Straight is till closed. Fuel Running Low - India: Severe LPG (cooking gas) shortages, rationing in many areas - Pakistan & Bangladesh: Critical LPG and diesel shortages - Southeast Asia (Thailand, Vietnam, Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia): Jet fuel & diesel shortages, flight cuts - South Korea & Taiwan: Tight jet fuel and refined product stocks - Europe (especially UK): Jet fuel critically low, risk of flight cancellations - Africa (South Africa, Nigeria, parts of East Africa): Jet fuel and import shortages - CUBA - OUT Cooking Fuel (LPG) Shortages - India: Severe shortages, long queues, rationing - Pakistan: Critical LPG shortage, heavy rationing - Bangladesh: Major shortages, price spikes - Nepal & Sri Lanka: Supply cuts, half-filled cylinders common - Southeast Asia (Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand, etc.): Tight supplies and high prices - Africa: Sharp price increases, reduced affordability - Europe/US: Mostly higher prices, no major physical shortages Love the Show? Then how about a Donation? 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The winner of the 2026 CBC Short Story Prize is the Vancouver-based writer Larah Luna. Larah's story, A Season of Crows, is about a small town learning to live with a huge murder of crows that passes through the town. Born in the Philippines and raised in Manitoba, Larah grew up surrounded by prairie landscapes that shaped the emotional setting of her story. A Season of Crows explores the wonder of the natural world and accepting the unknown … but it's also based on Larah's own experiences with grief and loss, and how the environment can hold the emotions that we struggle to convey. You can read Larah's story here.Liked this conversation? Keep listening:Meet the winner of the 2025 CBC Short Story Prize What does dystopia look like in the suburbs? Check us out on Instagram @cbcbooks and TikTok @cbcbooks

Today's guest came up in the biggest band in the world at seventeen, watched it pause at twenty-two, and built a solo career almost no one in his position has ever managed to sustain. From success, to tragedy, and back... This Irishman makes his triumphant return to the stage and our hearts with 'Dinner Party'.And The Writer Is... Niall Horan!He talks about Liam not as a tribute beat, but as a presence — what fires you up to walk on stage when somebody you love would still want to be there. After the band, after the loss, after four albums — who do you become?In this episode of And The Writer Is, we go deep on:- Coming off the 2024 tour that sold over a million arena tickets "without a big smash hit of the show"- The twelve-week Southeast Asia backpacking trip that came right before "This Town"- The story of songs like 'Heaven', 'Slow Hands', 'This Town', and Liam's song...- Pushing One Direction's sound from "What Makes You Beautiful" toward "Story Of My Life"- Going solo at twenty-three and being terrified the music was about to end- Julian Bunetta's intervention on "End Of An Era": "this song is about Liam, we just don't know it yet"- "Dinner Party," the new album, and the next world tourHit subscribe and turn on notifications. Every week, we go deep with the most interesting creatives in music.Follow us on socials: @andthewriterisA special thank you to our sponsors for making these conversations possible.Our lead sponsor, NMPA — the National Music Publishers' Association. Your support means the world to us.0:00 Intro1:12 Straight back to the studio after the 2024 arena tour2:13 Over a million tickets sold in 2024 — "and I just wasn't expecting it"3:23 Meeting on the One Direction tour years ago — abandoned buildings, makeshift studios, 200 fans outside within the hour5:46 The post-show ritual: shower, shorts, Netflix, no drinking9:20 Concerts as events now — the fans build it before he arrives10:08 "I grew up on Slow Hands" — Sombr and the new guard14:34 Why the Irish footprint is so big — and why Irish men can't say it out loud17:16 First concert was the Eagles at four — and his mom's Hotel California vinyl18:44 How Niall's listening drove One Direction's sound toward "Story Of My Life"24:58 Savan Kotecha asks: sticking to your guns when every era says chase the trend27:43 "I don't think I'd be able to sell something else that doesn't come from me"34:34 Going solo at twenty-three — and being terrified it was all going to end35:32 How watching the other boys release first actually fired him up40:05 "You can't chase Slow Hands" — the law Niall heard John Ryan name on this podcast45:15 Why he went backpacking through Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand and the Philippines after the band46:39 Why Slow Hands taking twenty weeks to #1 was actually the goal56:11 "The minute you think you're a household name, it's game over"57:03 What The Voice actually did to his crowd66:55 "Heartbreak Weather" — wanting to be the song that stands out, even at the cost of being safe75:09 Writing Heaven at 1am in Joshua Tree — and John Ryan about to walk away80:53 Liam Payne, and the song that wrote itself in five minutes once Julian said the thing nobody was saying89:02 The lowest moment of his career — and it's not what you'd guess93:36 The waterfall effect — the people you surround yourself withCredits:Hosted by Ross GolanProduced by Joe London & Jad SaadEdited by Jad SaadPost-Production VFX by Pratik Karki Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send us Fan MailPeaches is back for the May 18 Daily Drop, and this one goes everywhere—from bayonet charges and Indo-Pacific deterrence… to carrier deployments, combat rescue upgrades, shady investigations, and why artificial intelligence still can't replace grit.The United States Army is bringing bayonet assaults back to Ranger School, the USS Gerald R. Ford returns from an 11-month combat deployment, the United States Marine Corps is rehearsing island seizures across the Philippines, and the United States Air Force is finally buying new combat rescue radios after real-world recoveries proved the old gear isn't enough.Then Peaches goes off-script—breaking down the Monica Witt manhunt, telling a brutally honest OSI story, reacting to a midair collision in Idaho, praising the United States Coast Guard for making admirals take PT tests first, and calling out the Pentagon's chances of ever passing a clean audit.Bottom line: technology matters… but purpose, leadership, and people willing to keep going still win. ⏱️ Timestamps:00:00 Purpose Over Motivation 01:00 Tasty Gains & San Diego OTS 02:00 Bayonets Return to Ranger School 03:30 Why Air Defense Suddenly Matters 04:45 Indo-Pacific Burden Sharing 05:30 4,000 Soldiers Not Going to Poland 06:30 Army's Smart Scope vs Drones 07:20 USS Gerald R. Ford Returns After 11 Months 09:15 Long Deployments & Family Reintegration 10:15 Navy's Future Carrier Delayed 11:00 Navy Recruiting Through Gaming 12:00 Marines Prepare to Seize Islands 14:00 Air Force Finally Buys New Rescue Radios 16:00 Why Combat Rescue Was an Afterthought 17:30 Monica Witt and the $200K Bounty 18:30 Peaches Goes Off on OSI 23:00 GAO Calls Out Air Force Readiness 24:00 Idaho Midair Collision 25:30 United States Space Force Wants Longer Tours 27:00 Coast Guard Makes Admirals PT First 29:00 Three Cocaine Boats in One Day 30:00 Pete Hegseth Reviews Pentagon Legal System 31:30 Why the Pentagon Will Never Pass Audit 33:00 Donald Trump vs Iran 34:00 Strait of Hormuz Is Heating Up 35:00 Xi Jinping Warns the U.S. 36:00 Russia's Massive Drone Barrage 37:00 Final Thoughts

Elbridge Colby warns that China's primary military tool is the fait accompli, which involves using brute force to conquer and hold key territory before the U.S. can effectively react. This approach avoids a long conflict that might catalyze international resolve. Colby notes that constant "gray zone" activities, such as air provocations, are intended to dull warning systems and weaken Taiwanese defenses through exhaustion. If China successfully seizes Taiwan, they could then use the same threat of a fait accompli against the Philippines, potentially causing the entire U.S.-led security architecture in Asia to collapse or become irreparably compromised. (4/8)AUG 1930

The queens are scaring up sales for this week's spooky home shopping improv challenge. The scariest part is that they have to do it in pairs, or more specifically, that Lucky and Mystique have to work together. Dawn makes the judges howl, Morgan does in fact do pretty well for a dead bitch, and while it seems like Akeria's got this all wrapped up, it's ultimately up to Ru to choose between an old favorite from Peanuts and a Davenport born to do drag. Become a Matreon at the Sister Mary level to get access to all of our AS11 coverage, plus The Comeback S3, The Traitors, brackets, movie reviews and past seasons of US Drag Race, UK, Canada, Down Under, Espana, Global All Stars, Philippines and more.Join us at our OnlyMarys level for our recaps of Season 4 & 5 of Drag Race plus even more movie reviews, brackets, and deep dives into our personal lives!Patreon: www.patreon.com/alrightmaryEmail: alrightmarypodcast@gmail.comInstagram: @alrightmarypodJohnny: @johnnyalso (Instagram)Colin: @colindrucker_ (Instagram)Web: www.alrightmary.com   

Mayors are uniquely aware of what's needed to make their cities run more efficiently. And when it comes to improving city life — from housing, to public safety, to city services — a lack of resources can be a major obstacle.In February, Bloomberg Philanthropies announced the winners of this year's mayors' challenge. A $1 million prize was awarded to 24 winners from 20 countries selected from 630 entries.1A spoke to some of those winners at Bloomberg's Citylab conference in Madrid, Spain. The summit was held in April and convened mayors from across the globe to talk about the latest in city planning.We sit down with Vico Sotto, mayor of Pasig in the Philippines; Lauren McLean, the Democratic mayor of Boise, Idaho; and Geordin Hill-Lewis, the Mayor of Cape Town, South Africa, to talk about how they're navigating the challenges facing them and their neighbors.Find more of our programs online. Listen to 1A sponsor-free by signing up for 1A+ at plus.npr.org/the1a.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy

On Sunday, President Trump rejected Iran's latest response to his administration's ceasefire proposal by taking to Truth Social, calling it "totally unacceptable." In the meantime, the Strait of Hormuz, a critical oil chokepoint through which a fifth of the world's oil travels, remains effectively blocked. And people everywhere are beginning to feel the squeeze. The national average cost of gas is now $4.55 per gallon, and diesel is inching closer to $6 a gallon. The Philippines has long declared a national energy emergency, government workers moving to a four-day work week. Lufthansa has canceled 20,000 flights through October of this year. But curiously, you wouldn't know it if you wandered down Wall Street. Last week, the S&P 500 Index and Nasdaq Composite hit an all-time high, and both have continued to climb this week. This week, host Brooke Gladstone sits down with Bryan Walsh, editor of Vox's Future Perfect section, to discuss the phenomenon of “economic blindness,” or the jarring mismatch between economic reality and the markets. Plus, how human evolution may play a role in this cognitive dissonance.   On the Media is supported by listeners like you. Support OTM by donating today (https://pledge.wnyc.org/support/otm). Follow our show on Instagram, Bluesky, TikTok and Facebook @onthemedia, and share your thoughts with us by emailing onthemedia@wnyc.org. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The capture of American nurses in the Philippines is often described as an “untold story” of WWII; Dr. Elizabeth Norman set out to change that. She conducted extensive interviews with 20 of the 77 nurses who were captured. Norman collected the nurses' firsthand accounts, and pored over their diaries and letters, weaving these sources together in her book, We Band of Angels: The Untold Story of the American Women Trapped on Bataan. Norman joins Cassie to delve into what it was like to care for patients while trapped in an internment camp for three years. https://www.amazon.com/We-Band-Angels-American-Trapped/dp/0812984846See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Can AI really do everything by itself?AI has impressed a lot of people with its output. But even though it's sold as an autonomous, inhuman tool, there's a lot of human work that goes into it. While that work does happen in the US, many AI laborers also live overseas – and get paid less to do it. Everything that goes into making AI function – from the data it feeds on to the labor that trains it – smacks of colonialism, according to some scholars and researchers. This has led to the emergence of the term "data colonialism." Is this comparison a fitting one, and what are the broader implications of data colonialism for society at large?Brittany gets into it with Regine Cabato, a freelance journalist based in the Philippines who's written about AI laborers there for The Washington Post, and Ulises Mejias, professor at SUNY Oswego and co-author of the book Data Grab the New Colonialism of Big Tech and How to Fight Back.For more episodes about AI and modern life, check out:You might be suffering from AI brain fryMe and my partner don't see eye-to-eye about AI. Now what?The hard work of having "good taste"Support Public Media. Join NPR Plus.Follow Brittany on Instagram: @bmluseFor handpicked podcast recommendations every week, subscribe to NPR's Pod Club newsletter at npr.org/podclub.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy