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Last time we spoke about the climax of the battle of Lake Khasan. In August, the Lake Khasan region became a tense theater of combat as Soviet and Japanese forces clashed around Changkufeng and Hill 52. The Soviets pushed a multi-front offensive, bolstered by artillery, tanks, and air power, yet the Japanese defenders held firm, aided by engineers, machine guns, and heavy guns. By the ninth and tenth, a stubborn Japanese resilience kept Hill 52 and Changkufeng in Japanese hands, though the price was steep and the field was littered with the costs of battle. Diplomatically, both sides aimed to confine the fighting and avoid a larger war. Negotiations trudged on, culminating in a tentative cease-fire draft for August eleventh: a halt to hostilities, positions to be held as of midnight on the tenth, and the creation of a border-demarcation commission. Moscow pressed for a neutral umpire; Tokyo resisted, accepting a Japanese participant but rejecting a neutral referee. The cease-fire was imperfect, with miscommunications and differing interpretations persisting.    #185 Operation Hainan 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. After what seemed like a lifetime over in the northern border between the USSR and Japan, today we are returning to the Second Sino-Japanese War. Now I thought it might be a bit jarring to dive into it, so let me do a brief summary of where we are at, in the year of 1939. As the calendar turned to 1939, the Second Sino-Japanese War, which had erupted in July 1937 with the Marco Polo Bridge Incident and escalated into full-scale conflict, had evolved into a protracted quagmire for the Empire of Japan. What began as a swift campaign to subjugate the Republic of China under Chiang Kai-shek had, by the close of 1938, transformed into a war of attrition. Japanese forces, under the command of generals like Shunroku Hata and Yasuji Okamura, had achieved stunning territorial gains: the fall of Shanghai in November 1937 after a brutal three-month battle that cost over 200,000 Chinese lives; the infamous capture of Nanjing in December 1937, marked by the Nanjing Massacre where an estimated 300,000 civilians and disarmed soldiers were killed in a six-week orgy of violence; and the sequential occupations of Xuzhou in May 1938, Wuhan in October 1938, and Guangzhou that same month.  These victories secured Japan's control over China's eastern seaboard, major riverine arteries like the Yangtze, and key industrial centers, effectively stripping the Nationalists of much of their economic base. Yet, despite these advances, China refused to capitulate. Chiang's government had retreated inland to the mountainous stronghold of Chongqing in Sichuan province, where it regrouped amid the fog-laden gorges, drawing on the vast human reserves of China's interior and the resilient spirit of its people. By late 1938, Japanese casualties had mounted to approximately 50,000 killed and 200,000 wounded annually, straining the Imperial Japanese Army's resources and exposing the vulnerabilities of overextended supply lines deep into hostile territory. In Tokyo, the corridors of the Imperial General Headquarters and the Army Ministry buzzed with urgent deliberations during the winter of 1938-1939. The initial doctrine of "quick victory" through decisive battles, epitomized by the massive offensives of 1937 and 1938, had proven illusory. Japan's military planners, influenced by the Kwantung Army's experiences in Manchuria and the ongoing stalemate, recognized that China's sheer size, with its 4 million square miles and over 400 million inhabitants, rendered total conquest unfeasible without unacceptable costs. Intelligence reports highlighted the persistence of Chinese guerrilla warfare, particularly in the north where Communist forces under Mao Zedong's Eighth Route Army conducted hit-and-run operations from bases in Shanxi and Shaanxi, sabotaging railways and ambushing convoys. The Japanese response included brutal pacification campaigns, such as the early iterations of what would later formalize as the "Three Alls Policy" (kill all, burn all, loot all), aimed at devastating rural economies and isolating resistance pockets. But these measures only fueled further defiance. By early 1939, a strategic pivot was formalized: away from direct annihilation of Chinese armies toward a policy of economic strangulation. This "blockade and interdiction" approach sought to sever China's lifelines to external aid, choking off the flow of weapons, fuel, and materiel that sustained the Nationalist war effort. As one Japanese staff officer noted in internal memos, the goal was to "starve the dragon in its lair," acknowledging the limits of Japanese manpower, total forces in China numbered around 1 million by 1939, against China's inexhaustible reserves. Central to this new strategy were the three primary overland supply corridors that had emerged as China's backdoors to the world, compensating for the Japanese naval blockade that had sealed off most coastal ports since late 1937. The first and most iconic was the Burma Road, a 717-mile engineering marvel hastily constructed between 1937 and 1938 by over 200,000 Chinese and Burmese laborers under the direction of engineers like Chih-Ping Chen. Stretching from the railhead at Lashio in British Burma (modern Myanmar) through treacherous mountain passes and dense jungles to Kunming in Yunnan province, the road navigated elevations up to 7,000 feet with hundreds of hairpin turns and precarious bridges. By early 1939, it was operational, albeit plagued by monsoonal mudslides, banditry, and mechanical breakdowns of the imported trucks, many Ford and Chevrolet models supplied via British Rangoon. Despite these challenges, it funneled an increasing volume of aid: in 1939 alone, estimates suggest up to 10,000 tons per month of munitions, gasoline, and aircraft parts from Allied sources, including early Lend-Lease precursors from the United States. The road's completion in 1938 had been a direct response to the loss of southern ports, and its vulnerability to aerial interdiction made it a prime target in Japanese planning documents. The second lifeline was the Indochina route, centered on the French-built Yunnan-Vietnam Railway (also known as the Hanoi-Kunming Railway), a 465-mile narrow-gauge line completed in 1910 that linked the port of Haiphong in French Indochina to Kunming via Hanoi and Lao Cai. This colonial artery, supplemented by parallel roads and river transport along the Red River, became China's most efficient supply conduit in 1938-1939, exploiting France's uneasy neutrality. French authorities, under Governor-General Pierre Pasquier and later Georges Catroux, turned a blind eye to transshipments, allowing an average of 15,000 to 20,000 tons monthly in early 1939, far surpassing the Burma Road's initial capacity. Cargoes included Soviet arms rerouted via Vladivostok and American oil, with French complicity driven by anti-Japanese sentiment and profitable tolls. However, Japanese reconnaissance flights from bases in Guangdong noted the vulnerability of bridges and rail yards, leading to initial bombing raids by mid-1939. Diplomatic pressure mounted, with Tokyo issuing protests to Paris, foreshadowing the 1940 closure under Vichy France after the fall of France in Europe. The route's proximity to the South China Sea made it a focal point for Japanese naval strategists, who viewed it as a "leak in the blockade." The third corridor, often overlooked but critical, was the Northwest Highway through Soviet Central Asia and Xinjiang province. This overland network, upgraded between 1937 and 1941 with Soviet assistance, connected the Turkestan-Siberian Railway at Almaty (then Alma-Ata) to Lanzhou in Gansu via Urumqi, utilizing a mix of trucks, camel caravans, and rudimentary roads across the Gobi Desert and Tian Shan mountains. Under the Sino-Soviet Non-Aggression Pact of August 1937 and subsequent aid agreements, Moscow supplied China with over 900 aircraft, 82 tanks, 1,300 artillery pieces, and vast quantities of ammunition and fuel between 1937 and 1941—much of it traversing this route. In 1938-1939, volumes peaked, with Soviet pilots and advisors even establishing air bases in Lanzhou. The highway's construction involved tens of thousands of Chinese laborers, facing harsh winters and logistical hurdles, but it delivered up to 2,000 tons monthly, including entire fighter squadrons like the Polikarpov I-16. Japanese intelligence, aware of this "Red lifeline," planned disruptions but were constrained by the ongoing Nomonhan Incident on the Manchurian-Soviet border in 1939, which diverted resources and highlighted the risks of provoking Moscow. These routes collectively sustained China's resistance, prompting Japan's high command to prioritize their severance. In March 1939, the South China Area Army was established under General Rikichi Andō (later succeeded by Field Marshal Hisaichi Terauchi), headquartered in Guangzhou, with explicit orders to disrupt southern communications. Aerial campaigns intensified, with Mitsubishi G3M "Nell" bombers from Wuhan and Guangzhou targeting Kunming's airfields and the Red River bridges, while diplomatic maneuvers pressured colonial powers: Britain faced demands during the June 1939 Tientsin Crisis to close the Burma Road, and France received ultimatums that culminated in the 1940 occupation of northern Indochina. Yet, direct assaults on Yunnan or Guangxi were deemed too arduous due to rugged terrain and disease risks. Instead, planners eyed peripheral objectives to encircle these arteries. This strategic calculus set the stage for the invasion of Hainan Island, a 13,000-square-mile landmass off Guangdong's southern coast, rich in iron and copper but strategically priceless for its position astride the Indochina route and proximity to Hong Kong. By February 1939, Japanese admirals like Nobutake Kondō of the 5th Fleet advocated seizure to establish air and naval bases, plugging blockade gaps and enabling raids on Haiphong and Kunming, a prelude to broader southern expansion that would echo into the Pacific War. Now after the fall campaign around Canton in autumn 1938, the Japanese 21st Army found itself embedded in a relentless effort to sever the enemy's lifelines. Its primary objective shifted from mere battlefield engagements to tightening the choke points of enemy supply, especially along the Canton–Hankou railway. Recognizing that war materiel continued to flow into the enemy's hands, the Imperial General Headquarters ordered the 21st Army to strike at every other supply route, one by one, until the arteries of logistics were stifled. The 21st Army undertook a series of decisive occupations to disrupt transport and provisioning from multiple directions. To sustain these difficult campaigns, Imperial General Headquarters reinforced the south China command, enabling greater operational depth and endurance. The 21st Army benefited from a series of reinforcements during 1939, which allowed a reorganization of assignments and missions: In late January, the Iida Detachment was reorganized into the Formosa Mixed Brigade and took part in the invasion of Hainan Island.  Hainan, just 15 miles across the Qiongzhou Strait from the mainland, represented a critical "loophole": it lay astride the Gulf of Tonkin, enabling smuggling of arms and materiel from Haiphong to Kunming, and offered potential airfields for bombing raids deep into Yunnan. Japanese interest in Hainan dated to the 1920s, driven by the Taiwan Governor-General's Office, which eyed the island's tropical resources (rubber, iron, copper) and naval potential at ports like Sanya (Samah). Prewar surveys by Japanese firms, such as those documented in Ide Kiwata's Minami Shina no Sangyō to Keizai (1939), highlighted mineral wealth and strategic harbors. The fall of Guangzhou in October 1938 provided the perfect launchpad, but direct invasion was delayed until early 1939 amid debates between the IJA (favoring mainland advances) and IJN (prioritizing naval encirclement). The operation would also heavily align with broader "southward advance" (Nanshin-ron) doctrine foreshadowing invasions of French Indochina (1940) and the Pacific War. On the Chinese side, Hainan was lightly defended as part of Guangdong's "peace preservation" under General Yu Hanmou. Two security regiments, six guard battalions, and a self-defense corps, totaling around 7,000–10,000 poorly equipped troops guarded the island, supplemented by roughly 300 Communist guerrillas under Feng Baiju, who operated independently in the interior. The indigenous Li (Hlai) people in the mountainous south, alienated by Nationalist taxes, provided uneven support but later allied with Communists. The Imperial General Headquarters ordered the 21st Army, in cooperation with the Navy, to occupy and hold strategic points on the island near Haikou-Shih. The 21st Army commander assigned the Formosa Mixed Brigade to carry out this mission. Planning began in late 1938 under the IJN's Fifth Fleet, with IJA support from the 21st Army. The objective: secure northern and southern landing sites to bisect the island, establish air/naval bases, and exploit resources. Vice Admiral Nobutake Kondō, commanding the fleet, emphasized surprise and air superiority. The invasion began under the cover of darkness on February 9, 1939, when Kondō's convoy entered Tsinghai Bay on the northern shore of Hainan and anchored at midnight. Japanese troops swiftly disembarked, encountering minimal initial resistance from the surprised Chinese defenders, and secured a beachhead in the northern zone. At 0300 hours on 10 February, the Formosa Mixed Brigade, operating in close cooperation with naval units, executed a surprise landing at the northeastern point of Tengmai Bay in north Hainan. By 04:30, the right flank reached the main road leading to Fengyingshih, while the left flank reached a position two kilometers south of Tienwei. By 07:00, the right flank unit had overcome light enemy resistance near Yehli and occupied Chiungshan. At that moment there were approximately 1,000 elements of the enemy's 5th Infantry Brigade (militia) at Chiungshan; about half of these troops were destroyed, and the remainder fled into the hills south of Tengmai in a state of disarray. Around 08:30 that same day, the left flank unit advanced to the vicinity of Shuchang and seized Hsiuying Heights. By 12:00, it occupied Haikou, the island's northern port city and administrative center, beginning around noon. Army and navy forces coordinated to mop up remaining pockets of resistance in the northern areas, overwhelming the scattered Chinese security units through superior firepower and organization. No large-scale battles are recorded in primary accounts; instead, the engagements were characterized by rapid advances and localized skirmishes, as the Chinese forces, lacking heavy artillery or air support, could not mount a sustained defense. By the end of the day, Japanese control over the north was consolidating, with Haikou falling under their occupation.Also on 10 February, the Brigade pushed forward to seize Cingang. Wenchang would be taken on the 22nd, followed by Chinglan Port on the 23rd. On February 11, the operation expanded southward when land combat units amphibiously assaulted Samah (now Sanya) at the island's southern tip. This landing allowed them to quickly seize key positions, including the port of Yulin (Yulinkang) and the town of Yai-Hsien (Yaxian, now part of Sanya). With these southern footholds secured, Japanese forces fanned out to subjugate the rest of the island, capturing inland areas and infrastructure with little organized opposition. Meanwhile, the landing party of the South China Navy Expeditionary Force, which had joined with the Army to secure Haikou, began landing on the island's southern shore at dawn on 14 February. They operated under the protection of naval and air units. By the same morning, the landing force had advanced to Sa-Riya and, by 12:00 hours, had captured Yulin Port. Chinese casualties were significant in the brief fighting; from January to May 1939, reports indicate the 11th security regiment alone suffered 8 officers and 162 soldiers killed, 3 officers and 16 wounded, and 5 officers and 68 missing, though figures for other units are unclear. Japanese losses were not publicly detailed but appear to have been light.  When crisis pressed upon them, Nationalist forces withdrew from coastal Haikou, shepherding the last civilians toward the sheltering embrace of the Wuzhi mountain range that bands the central spine of Hainan. From that high ground they sought to endure the storm, praying that the rugged hills might shield their families from the reach of war. Yet the Li country's mountains did not deliver a sanctuary free of conflict. Later in August of 1943, an uprising erupted among the Li,Wang Guoxing, a figure of local authority and stubborn resolve. His rebellion was swiftly crushed; in reprisal, the Nationalists executed a seizure of vengeance that extended far beyond the moment of defeat, claiming seven thousand members of Wang Guoxing's kin in his village. The episode was grim testimony to the brutal calculus of war, where retaliation and fear indelibly etched the landscape of family histories. Against this backdrop, the Communists under Feng Baiju and the native Li communities forged a vigorous guerrilla war against the occupiers. The struggle was not confined to partisan skirmishes alone; it unfolded as a broader contest of survival and resistance. The Japanese response was relentless and punitive, and it fell upon Li communities in western Hainan with particular ferocity, Sanya and Danzhou bore the brunt of violence, as did the many foreign laborers conscripted into service by the occupying power. The toll of these reprisals was stark: among hundreds of thousands of slave laborers pressed into service, tens of thousands perished. Of the 100,000 laborers drawn from Hong Kong, only about 20,000 survived the war's trials, a haunting reminder of the human cost embedded in the occupation. Strategically, the island of Hainan took on a new if coercive purpose. Portions of the island were designated as a naval administrative district, with the Hainan Guard District Headquarters established at Samah, signaling its role as a forward air base and as an operational flank for broader anti-Chiang Kai-shek efforts. In parallel, the island's rich iron and copper resources were exploited to sustain the war economy of the occupiers. The control of certain areas on Hainan provided a base of operations for incursions into Guangdong and French Indochina, while the airbases that dotted the island enabled long-range air raids that threaded routes from French Indochina and Burma into the heart of China. The island thus assumed a grim dual character: a frontier fortress for the occupiers and a ground for the prolonged suffering of its inhabitants. Hainan then served as a launchpad for later incursions into Guangdong and Indochina. Meanwhile after Wuhan's collapse, the Nationalist government's frontline strength remained formidable, even as attrition gnawed at its edges. By the winter of 1938–1939, the front line had swelled to 261 divisions of infantry and cavalry, complemented by 50 independent brigades. Yet the political and military fissures within the Kuomintang suggested fragility beneath the apparent depth of manpower. The most conspicuous rupture came with Wang Jingwei's defection, the vice president and chairman of the National Political Council, who fled to Hanoi on December 18, 1938, leading a procession of more than ten other KMT officials, including Chen Gongbo, Zhou Fohai, Chu Minqi, and Zeng Zhongming. In the harsh arithmetic of war, defections could not erase the country's common resolve to resist Japanese aggression, and the anti-Japanese national united front still served as a powerful instrument, rallying the Chinese populace to "face the national crisis together." Amid this political drama, Japan's strategy moved into a phase that sought to convert battlefield endurance into political consolidation. As early as January 11, 1938, Tokyo had convened an Imperial Conference and issued a framework for handling the China Incident that would shape the theater for years. The "Outline of Army Operations Guidance" and "Continental Order No. 241" designated the occupied territories as strategic assets to be held with minimal expansion beyond essential needs. The instruction mapped an operational zone that compressed action to a corridor between Anqing, Xinyang, Yuezhou, and Nanchang, while the broader line of occupation east of a line tracing West Sunit, Baotou, and the major river basins would be treated as pacified space. This was a doctrine of attrition, patience, and selective pressure—enough to hold ground, deny resources to the Chinese, and await a more opportune political rupture. Yet even as Japan sought political attrition, the war's tactical center of gravity drifted toward consolidation around Wuhan and the pathways that fed the Yangtze. In October 1938, after reducing Wuhan to a fortressed crescent of contested ground, the Japanese General Headquarters acknowledged the imperative to adapt to a protracted war. The new calculus prioritized political strategy alongside military operations: "We should attach importance to the offensive of political strategy, cultivate and strengthen the new regime, and make the National Government decline, which will be effective." If the National Government trembled under coercive pressure, it risked collapse, and if not immediately, then gradually through a staged series of operations. In practice, this meant reinforcing a centralized center while allowing peripheral fronts to be leveraged against Chongqing's grip on the war's moral economy. In the immediate post-Wuhan period, Japan divided its responsibilities and aimed at a standoff that would enable future offensives. The 11th Army Group, stationed in the Wuhan theater, became the spearhead of field attacks on China's interior, occupying a strategic triangle that included Hunan, Jiangxi, and Guangxi, and protecting the rear of southwest China's line of defense. The central objective was not merely to seize territory, but to deny Chinese forces the capacity to maneuver along the critical rail and river corridors that fed the Nanjing–Jiujiang line and the Zhejiang–Jiangxi Railway. Central to this plan was Wuhan's security and the ability to constrain Jiujiang's access to the Yangtze, preserving a corridor for air power and logistics. The pre-war arrangement in early 1939 was a tableau of layered defenses and multiple war zones, designed to anticipate and blunt Japanese maneuver. By February 1939, the Ninth War Zone under Xue Yue stood in a tense standoff with the Japanese 11th Army along the Jiangxi and Hubei front south of the Yangtze. The Ninth War Zone's order of battle, Luo Zhuoying's 19th Army Group defending the northern Nanchang front, Wang Lingji's 30th Army Group near Wuning, Fan Songfu's 8th and 73rd Armies along Henglu, Tang Enbo's 31st Army Group guarding southern Hubei and northern Hunan, and Lu Han's 1st Army Group in reserve near Changsha and Liuyang, was a carefully calibrated attempt to absorb, delay, and disrupt any Xiushui major Japanese thrust toward Nanchang, a city whose strategic significance stretched beyond its own bounds. In the spring of 1939, Nanchang was the one city in southern China that Tokyo could not leave in Chinese hands. It was not simply another provincial capital; it was the beating heart of whatever remained of China's war effort south of the Yangtze, and the Japanese knew it. High above the Gan River, on the flat plains west of Poyang Lake, lay three of the finest airfields China had ever built: Qingyunpu, Daxiaochang, and Xiangtang. Constructed only a few years earlier with Soviet engineers and American loans, they were long, hard-surfaced, and ringed with hangars and fuel dumps. Here the Chinese Air Force had pulled back after the fall of Wuhan, and here the red-starred fighters and bombers of the Soviet volunteer groups still flew. From Nanchang's runways a determined pilot could reach Japanese-held Wuhan in twenty minutes, Guangzhou in less than an hour, and even strike the docks at Hong Kong if he pushed his range. Every week Japanese reconnaissance planes returned with photographs of fresh craters patched, new aircraft parked wing-to-wing, and Soviet pilots sunning themselves beside their I-16s. As long as those fields remained Chinese, Japan could never claim the sky. The city was more than airfields. It sat exactly where the Zhejiang–Jiangxi Railway met the line running north to Jiujiang and the Yangtze, a knot that tied together three provinces. Barges crowded Poyang Lake's western shore, unloading crates of Soviet ammunition and aviation fuel that had come up the river from the Indochina railway. Warehouses along the tracks bulged with shells and rice. To the Japanese staff officers plotting in Wuhan and Guangzhou, Nanchang looked less like a city and more like a loaded spring: if Chiang Kai-shek ever found the strength for a counteroffensive to retake the middle Yangtze, this would be the place from which it would leap. And so, in the cold March of 1939, the Imperial General Headquarters marked Nanchang in red on every map and gave General Okamura the order he had been waiting for: take it, whatever the cost. Capturing the city would do three things at once. It would blind the Chinese Air Force in the south by seizing or destroying the only bases from which it could still seriously operate. It would tear a hole in the last east–west rail line still feeding Free China. And it would shove the Nationalist armies another two hundred kilometers farther into the interior, buying Japan precious time to digest its earlier conquests and tighten the blockade. Above all, Nanchang was the final piece in a great aerial ring Japan was closing around southern China. Hainan had fallen in February, giving the navy its southern airfields. Wuhan and Guangzhou already belonged to the army. Once Nanchang was taken, Japanese aircraft would sit on a continuous arc of bases from the tropical beaches of the South China Sea to the banks of the Yangtze, and nothing (neither the Burma Road convoys nor the French railway from Hanoi) would move without their permission. Chiang Kai-shek's decision to strike first in the Nanchang region in March 1939 reflected both urgency and a desire to seize initiative before Japanese modernization of the battlefield could fully consolidate. On March 8, Chiang directed Xue Yue to prepare a preemptive attack intended to seize the offensive by March 15, focusing the Ninth War Zone's efforts on preventing a river-crossing assault and pinning Japanese forces in place. The plan called for a sequence of coordinated actions: the 19th Army Group to hold the northern front of Nanchang; the Hunan-Hubei-Jiangxi Border Advance Army (the 8th and 73rd Armies) to strike the enemy's left flank from Wuning toward De'an and Ruichang; the 30th and 27th Army Groups to consolidate near Wuning; and the 1st Army Group to push toward Xiushui and Sandu, opening routes for subsequent operations. Yet even as Xue Yue pressed for action, the weather of logistics and training reminded observers that no victory could be taken for granted. By March 9–10, Xue Yue warned Chiang that troops were not adequately trained, supplies were scarce, and preparations were insufficient, requesting a postponement to March 24. Chiang's reply was resolute: the attack must commence no later than the 24th, for the aim was preemption and the desire to tether the enemy's forces before they could consolidate. When the moment of decision arrived, the Chinese army began to tense, and the Japanese, no strangers to rapid shifts in tempo—moved to exploit any hesitation or fog of mobilization. The Ninth War Zone's response crystallized into a defensive posture as the Japanese pressed forward, marking a transition from preemption to standoff as both sides tested the limits of resilience. The Japanese plan for what would become known as Operation Ren, aimed at severing the Zhejiang–Jiangxi Railway, breaking the enemy's line of communication, and isolating Nanchang, reflected a calculated synthesis of air power, armored mobility, and canalized ground offensives. On February 6, 1939, the Central China Expeditionary Army issued a set of precise directives: capture Nanchang to cut the Zhejiang–Jiangxi Railway and disrupt the southern reach of Anhui and Zhejiang provinces; seize Nanchang along the Nanchang–Xunyi axis to split enemy lines and "crush" Chinese resistance south of that zone; secure rear lines immediately after the city's fall; coordinate with naval air support to threaten Chinese logistics and airfields beyond the rear lines. The plan anticipated contingencies by pre-positioning heavy artillery and tanks in formations that could strike with speed and depth, a tactical evolution from previous frontal assaults. Okamura Yasuji, commander of the 11th Army, undertook a comprehensive program of reconnaissance, refining the assault plan with a renewed emphasis on speed and surprise. Aerial reconnaissance underlined the terrain, fortifications, and the disposition of Chinese forces, informing the selection of the Xiushui River crossing and the route of the main axis of attack. Okamura's decision to reorganize artillery and armor into concentrated tank groups, flanked by air support and advanced by long-range maneuver, marked a departure from the earlier method of distributing heavy weapons along the infantry front. Sumita Laishiro commanded the 6th Field Heavy Artillery Brigade, with more than 300 artillery pieces, while Hirokichi Ishii directed a force of 135 tanks and armored vehicles. This blended arms approach promised a breakthrough that would outpace the Chinese defenders and open routes for the main force. By mid-February 1939, Japanese preparations had taken on a high tempo. The 101st and 106th Divisions, along with attached artillery, assembled south of De'an, while tank contingents gathered north of De'an. The 6th Division began moving toward Ruoxi and Wuning, the Inoue Detachment took aim at the waterways of Poyang Lake, and the 16th and 9th Divisions conducted feints on the Han River's left bank. The orchestration of these movements—feints, riverine actions, and armored flanking, was designed to reduce the Chinese capacity to concentrate forces around Nanchang and to force the defenders into a less secure posture along the Nanchang–Jiujiang axis. Japan's southward strategy reframed the war: no longer a sprint to reduce Chinese forces in open fields, but a patient siege of lifelines, railways, and airbases. Hainan's seizure, the control of Nanchang's airfields, and the disruption of the Zhejiang–Jiangxi Railway exemplified a shift from large-scale battles to coercive pressure that sought to cripple Nationalist mobilization and erode Chongqing's capacity to sustain resistance. For China, the spring of 1939 underscored resilience amid mounting attrition. Chiang Kai-shek's insistence on offensive means to seize the initiative demonstrated strategic audacity, even as shortages and uneven training slowed tempo. The Ninth War Zone's defense, bolstered by makeshift airpower from Soviet and Allied lendings, kept open critical corridors and delayed Japan's consolidation. The war's human cost—massive casualties, forced labor, and the Li uprising on Hainan—illuminates the brutality that fueled both sides' resolve. In retrospect, the period around Canton, Wuhan, and Nanchang crystallizes a grim truth: the Sino-Japanese war was less a single crescendo of battles than a protracted contest of endurance, logistics, and political stamina. The early 1940s would widen these fault lines, but the groundwork laid in 1939, competition over supply routes, air control, and strategic rail nodes, would shape the war's pace and, ultimately, its outcome. The conflict's memory lies not only in the clashes' flash but in the stubborn persistence of a nation fighting to outlast a formidable adversary. 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. The Japanese invasion of Hainan and proceeding operations to stop logistical leaks into Nationalist China, showcased the complexity and scale of the growing Second Sino-Japanese War. It would not merely be a war of territorial conquest, Japan would have to strangle the colossus using every means necessary.  

What if the way you've learned to love is actually holding you back—and even harming the people you care about most?In this eye-opening episode of Thrive Loud, host Lou Diamond sits down with trauma therapist and founder of the Love Clarity Method, Sanya Bari, to dive deep into what love really is…and unpacks the hidden traps of guilt, emotional over-responsibility, and survival-based love that plague even the most successful high achievers. Prepare to challenge everything you thought you knew about loving others and yourself.Lou Diamond and Sanya Bari break down:Why “losing yourself” in love can backfire, and what loving from a place of inner stability actually looks likeThe dangers of transactional love and why putting yourself aside for others leads to resentment (even when it feels selfless)Real-life stories of how guilt and manipulation can sneak into parent-child relationships—and how to spot and heal these patternsWhat we can learn about pure connection and forgiveness from dogs—and how it differs from the messy, memory-filled world of human loveThe fundamental difference between doing loving things and loving from the right place within yourselfSanya Bari's personal methods for “drinking the Kool Aid” and keeping her own relationships healthy and clearPlus: Get a peek into Sanya Bari's favorite guilty pleasures, creative hobbies, and her dream destination on Fun Street.This episode is full of “aha” moments for anyone who's felt confused, overwhelmed, or just curious about how to make love—whether for people, pets, or purpose—transformative instead of toxic.Timestamped Overview:00:00 – Introduction and Lou welcomes Sanya Bari00:01 – Sanya shares her lifelong purpose and origin story00:03 – Early lessons about love (family, siblings, sacrifice)00:04 – Redefining love: Not losing yourself; finding stability within00:05 – The problems high achievers face with survival-based love00:07 – Connection vs. dependence; how disconnection leads to pressure00:09 – Who seeks out Sanya's therapies, and why00:10 – Symptoms of problematic love, especially related to guilt00:11 – Generational struggles: families, guilt, and unhealthy dynamics00:12 – Sanya reveals how she checks herself and confronts “guilting”00:13 – Can we learn true love from our pets? (And why memories matter)00:15 – How forgiveness moves us closer to unconditional love00:15 – The universal head-nodding moments from Sanya's audiences00:16 – Where to find Sanya Bari online and her podcast info00:17 – Fun Street: Sanya's favorite movies, music, foods, and hobbies00:19 – Dreaming of the Amalfi Coast—and why she'll make it happen00:20 – Wrap up, takeaways, and episode closeListen in and discover how to thrive with clarity, connection, and love—starting with yourself.

Several travel agencies have reported a significant hike in winter vacation tour bookings after schools and universities across China recently announced their winter holiday schedules. Industry insiders said domestic destinations with milder climates and overseas scenic spots are in intense competition to attract winter holiday travelers.多家旅行社表示，随着全国中小学和高校陆续公布寒假安排，冬季度假游预订量显著攀升。业内人士称，气候温和的国内目的地与海外景点正展开激烈竞争，争夺寒假游客资源。Since late November, primary and high schools nationwide, as well as universities, have been releasing their winter holiday plans, with vacation lengths ranging from 25 days to over 40 days.自11月下旬以来，全国中小学及高校陆续公布寒假安排，假期时长从25天到40多天不等。In Shanghai, for instance, primary and high school students will have 25 days off from Feb 2 to 27. In contrast, winter holiday breaks last 43 days in Heilongjiang province in Northeast China, starting in mid-January, as the region experiences earlier and more severe cold weather.例如，上海的小学生和中学生将从2月2日至27日享受25天的假期。相比之下，中国东北的黑龙江省因寒冷天气来得更早且更为严酷，其寒假从1月中旬开始，长达43天。As students' winter vacations will overlap with the Spring Festival holiday—a traditional Chinese period for family reunions falling in mid-February next year—many families are choosing to travel during the first half of their children's winter breaks to avoid travel peaks and potential price hikes for flights and hotel rooms during the Spring Festival holiday period.由于学生寒假将与春节假期重叠——这个中国传统的团圆时节将于明年二月中旬到来——许多家庭选择在孩子寒假的前半段出行，以避开春节期间的出行高峰和机票酒店可能上涨的价格。"I plan to take my son on a week-long winter tour in late January using my paid leave, although we haven't finalized the dates yet," said Wang Li, 39, who works in Beijing." We have two final choices—Hainan in South China and Kunming in Southwest China—both of which enjoy milder climates in winter."39岁的北京上班族王莉（音译）表示：“我计划在一月底用带薪休假带儿子进行为期一周的冬游，不过具体日期尚未敲定。我们有两个最终选择——中国南部的海南和西南部的昆明，这两个地方冬季气候都比较温和。”Wang said she previously sent her son to winter holiday tutoring classes, such as ice hockey and tennis, and scheduled family trips during the Spring Festival holiday. "Those plans cost much more because accommodation and flight prices skyrocketed during Spring Festival. This winter holiday, I want to move the family trip to earlier," she said.王莉（音译）表示表示，她此前曾让儿子参加寒假补习班，比如冰球和网球课程，并在春节假期安排了家庭旅行。她说：“这些计划花费更高，因为春节期间住宿和机票价格飞涨。这个寒假，我想把家庭旅行提前安排。”Wang is not alone. Travel portal Qunar said tour bookings from mid-January—when most students begin their winter school breaks—to the period before the Spring Festival holiday have seen significant growth since late November.王莉（音译）并非个例。旅游门户网站去哪儿网表示，自1月下旬（多数学生开始寒假）至春节假期前的旅游预订量，自11月下旬以来呈现显著增长。Qunar also reported a notable increase in flight ticket bookings for children during that period. Bookings for infants and children aged up to 12 rose by 60.7 percent year-on-year. Domestically, warmer destinations including Zhuhai in Guangdong province, Sanya in Hainan, and Xishuangbanna in Yunnan province have all seen a surge in tourism bookings, the platform said.去哪儿旅游网数据显示，同期儿童机票预订量显著增长，0至12岁婴幼儿及儿童机票预订量同比增长60.7%。该平台指出，国内旅游方面，广东珠海、海南三亚、云南西双版纳等温暖目的地均迎来旅游预订高峰。Overseas destinations such as Thailand and Russia are also popular choices for winter holiday travelers. According to Qunar, Thailand is currently the top overseas destination on its platform, with flight ticket bookings from the Chinese mainland to the country increasing 21 percent from mid-January to the eve of the Spring Festival holiday.泰国和俄罗斯等海外目的地也是冬季度假游客的热门选择。据去哪儿旅游网数据显示，泰国目前在其平台上位居海外目的地榜首，1月中旬至春节假期前夕，中国大陆至泰国的机票预订量同比增长21%。Qi Chunguang, vice-president of travel portal Tuniu, noted a boom in overseas winter holiday tours.途牛旅游网副总裁齐春光指出，海外冬季度假游呈现爆发式增长。"Some long-distance tour products to Australia and New Zealand for the winter holiday have already sold out," Qi said. "Tours to Europe, Dubai and Egypt will see a booking rush this month." He added that tour products to overseas island destinations such as the Maldives are also entering their peak reservation season.齐春光表示：“部分澳大利亚和新西兰的冬季长途旅游产品已售罄，本月欧洲、迪拜和埃及的旅游线路将迎来预订高峰。”他补充道，前往马尔代夫等海外岛屿目的地的旅游产品也正进入预订旺季。Zhou Chenjie, 42, who lives in Shanghai, said she has booked a five-day family trip to Thailand starting Feb 4. "It's my daughter's birthday wish," Zhou said. "Traveling before the Spring Festival holiday is a good deal, as flight tickets and hotel rooms are offered at discounted prices."现居上海的42岁周晨洁（音译）表示，她已预订了2月4日起为期五天的泰国家庭游，她说：“这是女儿的生日愿望。春节前出行很划算，机票和酒店都提供折扣价。”

The island-wide special customs operations in Hainan province have ignited a tourism and spending surge, which is transforming the free trade port into a new global consumption landmark.海南省全岛实施的特殊海关运作机制引发了旅游与消费的双重增长，正推动海南自由贸易港向全球消费新地标转型。For example, duty-free sales in Sanya exceeded 100 million yuan ($14.2 million) for five consecutive days, said the Sanya Municipal Bureau of Commerce. Specifically, duty-free sales in the city hit 102 million yuan on Monday, following a strong streak that began on Dec 18.例如，三亚市商务局表示，三亚免税销售额已连续五天突破1亿元人民币（约合1420万美元）。具体而言，继12月18日以来的强劲走势之后，三亚周一的免税销售额达到1.02亿元。Analysts attribute the boom to Hainan's evolving trade policies, which are enhancing its appeal as a winter getaway and shopping destination, especially with the New Year and Spring Festival holidays approaching.分析人士将这一增长归因于海南不断优化的贸易政策，这些政策正显著提升其作为冬季度假和购物目的地的吸引力，尤其是在元旦和春节假期临近之际。Travel bookings reflect the strong momentum. Online travel platform Qunar reported a 51 percent year-on-year increase in flight bookings to Sanya for the upcoming New Year holiday, with bookings to Haikou up 19 percent.旅游预订数据反映出这一强劲势头。在线旅游平台去哪儿网数据显示，即将到来的元旦假期期间，飞往三亚的机票预订量同比增长51%，飞往海口的预订量增长19%。International interest is rising sharply. International flight bookings to Haikou for the New Year period jumped over 40 percent, while Spring Festival bookings more than doubled. Travelers from Russia, Singapore, Australia, Malaysia, South Korea and Thailand are leading the surge, signaling Hainan's growing resonance as a global vacation hot spot.国际市场兴趣迅速升温。元旦期间飞往海口的国际航班预订量同比增长超过40%，春节期间的国际航班预订量更是翻倍增长。来自俄罗斯、新加坡、澳大利亚、马来西亚、韩国和泰国的游客成为主要增长来源，彰显海南作为全球度假热点的吸引力不断增强。Dev Bagchi, an Indian businessman, told China Daily that: "We came for business purposes, but later discovered Hainan is also a tourism destination. It's fantastic. It's a very good place. I will tell everybody in India to visit here, very nice people, very nice place. The weather is very good, just like Mumbai. You know, people from India, prefer to go to Europe for their holidays and I would like to tell them to come to China and especially come to this place, Hainan."印度商人德夫·巴格奇在接受《中国日报》采访时表示：“我们原本是因商务来到这里，后来发现海南也是一个旅游目的地。这里太棒了，是一个非常好的地方。我会告诉印度的每一个人来这里旅游，这里的人非常友好，地方也非常好。天气很好，就像孟买一样。你知道，印度人通常更喜欢去欧洲度假，而我想告诉他们，可以来中国，尤其是来这里——海南。”Behind such a tourism and spending surge is a policy breakthrough. According to China's Ministry of Finance, the special customs operations have expanded Hainan's zero-tariff product coverage from 21 percent to 74 percent, with tariff-free items jumping from about 1,900 tariff lines to approximately 6,600.旅游与消费热潮的背后，是一项政策性突破。根据中国财政部的数据，特殊海关运作机制已将海南零关税商品覆盖率从21%提升至74%，免税商品由约1900个税目大幅增加至约6600个。"These measures, combined with streamlined customs clearance procedures, solidify Hainan's competitive edge as a low-cost, high-efficiency trade hub," said Gao Ruifeng, head of Haikou customs. "It becomes a key gateway for foreign goods entering the Chinese market."海口海关关长高瑞峰表示：“这些举措与通关流程的简化相结合，进一步巩固了海南作为低成本、高效率贸易枢纽的竞争优势，使其成为境外商品进入中国市场的重要门户。”The policy impact translated into remarkable statistics from day one. According to Haikou customs, on Dec 18, Hainan's offshore duty-free sales skyrocketed to 161 million yuan, involving 24,800 shoppers and 118,000 purchased items. These figures represented staggering year-on-year increases of 61 percent, 53 percent and 25.5 percent, respectively.政策效应自实施首日便转化为亮眼数据。海口海关数据显示，12月18日当天，海南离岛免税销售额飙升至1.61亿元，涉及2.48万名消费者和11.8万件商品，同比分别增长61%、53%和25.5%。The epicenter of this commercial explosion was the China Duty Free Group's Sanya International Duty Free Shopping Complex. Anchored in a deep integration of "duty-free shopping plus culture and tourism", the mall launched a grand promotional campaign for the occasion, including giving away shopping vouchers. It also specially curated an exclusive VIP salon for foreign visitors, a strategic move designed to transform abstract policy dividends into tangible, experiential benefits and to craft a diversified, immersive new shopping scenario for foreign tourists.此次消费热潮的核心区域是中国免税集团旗下的三亚国际免税购物城。依托“免税购物＋文化旅游”的深度融合，该商场推出了大型促销活动，包括发放购物代金券，并专门为外籍游客打造了专属VIP沙龙。这一战略举措旨在将抽象的政策红利转化为可感知、可体验的实际收益，为外国游客营造多元化、沉浸式的全新消费场景。The result was a comprehensive eruption of market vitality. Data revealed that on Dec 18, customer traffic at the complex exceeded 36,000, a surge of over 60 percent year-on-year, while sales revenue soared by an impressive 85 percent. These standout figures served as a potent testament to the vigorous kinetic energy unleashed by Hainan FTP's institutional innovation.其结果是市场活力的全面释放。数据显示，12月18日当天，该购物城客流量超过3.6万人次，同比增长逾60%，销售额同比大幅增长85%。这些亮眼数据有力印证了海南自贸港制度创新所释放出的强劲动能。A spokesperson from the sales department of the duty-free complex said, "To welcome this historic moment of island-wide special customs operations, we began planning and preparing three months in advance, increasing our inventory to create a high-quality shopping experience for domestic and foreign travelers."该免税购物城销售部门的一位负责人表示：“为迎接全岛实施特殊海关运作这一历史性时刻，我们提前三个月开始策划和筹备，通过增加库存，为国内外游客打造高品质的购物体验。”special customs operations/ˈspeʃl ˈkʌstəmz ˌɒpəˈreɪʃənz/特殊海关运作机制consumption landmark/kənˈsʌmpʃən ˈlændmɑːk/消费地标winter getaway/ˈwɪntə ˈɡetəweɪ/冬季度假目的地tariff line/ˈtærɪf laɪn/税目customs clearance/ˈkʌstəmz ˈklɪərəns/海关通关offshore duty-free/ˈɒfʃɔː ˈdjuːti friː/离岛免税

①Prehistoric tomb discovered in south China's island province ②Tech tourism takes off as sci-fi meets reality in China ③Russian visitors drawn to south China's Sanya by sun, sea, TCM therapy ④Qilihai Wetland in north China reports record bird counts, earlier migration ⑤Relic sites dating back to Sui, Tang dynasties discovered in Xi'an

„China hat dem Westen den Chipkrieg erklärt“Der Westen scheint sich mit seinen Plänen, China wirtschaftlich unter Druck setzen zu wollen, ins Knie geschossen zu haben. Nachdem China die Ausfuhr von seltenen Erden und Mikrochips weitgehend untersagt hat, könnten im Westen ganze Industriezweige in Gefahr geraten.Ein Kommentar von Thomas Röper.Der Chipkrieg, der zwischen China und der EU ausgebrochen ist, nachdem die Niederlande einen chinesischen Chipproduzenten faktisch enteignet haben, macht auch in Deutschland in Form von Alarmmeldungen der Automobilindustrie Schlagzeilen. Er ist nur die neueste Phase des Handelskrieges, den der Westen China erklärt hat.Das russische Fernsehen hat am Sonntag in seinem wöchentlichen Nachrichtenrückblick darüber aus chinesischer Sicht berichtet und ich habe den Bericht übersetzt.Beginn der Übersetzung:China hat dem Westen den „Chipkrieg“ erklärtAls Reaktion auf Donald Trumps Zölle, Drohungen und die arroganten Äußerungen der EU hat China dem Westen den „Chipkrieg“ erklärt. Zunächst stoppte die chinesische Regierung die Exporte von Nexperia-Chips nach Europa und verbot anschließend den Kauf ausländischer Chips für künstliche Intelligenz. Damit verteidigt China seine nationalen Interessen in einer Welt, in der internationale Handelsregeln durch Sanktionen, ungerechtfertigte Zölle, Druck und Drohungen ersetzt wurden.Aus China berichtet unser Korrespondent.Dies ist ein wichtiger Tag nicht nur für die chinesische Marine, sondern für das gesamte Reich der Mitte. Die Volksbefreiungsarmee begrüßt Chinas dritten Flugzeugträger in ihrem Stützpunkt in Sanya. Er ist zudem der erste, der mit elektromagnetischen Katapulten ausgestattet ist.Nach einer feierlichen Flaggenübergabe folgte eine Demonstration der Fähigkeiten des Schiffes und seiner Flugzeuge. Präsident Xi drückt persönlich den Startknopf des Katapults. Der trägergestützte Kampfjet hob in nur 45 Sekunden ab.Der neue Flugzeugträger wurde nach der Provinz Fujian benannt. Direkt gegenüber, auf der anderen Seite der Meerenge, liegt Taiwan. Viele sehen darin ein Symbol: China demonstriert seine Bereitschaft, für seine Souveränität zu kämpfen.China reagierte unmissverständlich auf Trumps Forderung nach einer Reduzierung seines Atomwaffenarsenals, während das Pentagon gleichzeitig Atomtests angeordnet hat, wie Mao Ning, die Sprecherin des chinesischen Außenministeriums, erklärte:„Chinas Atomwaffenarsenal ist mit den Atomstreitkräften der USA und Russlands nicht vergleichbar. Daher ist es unfair, unvernünftig und unrealistisch, von China zu fordern, sich in dieser Phase an Verhandlungen zur nuklearen Rüstungskontrolle zu beteiligen. Die USA, die über das weltweit größte Atomwaffenarsenal verfügen, sind verpflichtet, ihren Verpflichtungen zur nuklearen Abrüstung vollständig nachzukommen.“Die westliche Presse verglich die Arsenale der USA, Russlands und Chinas und wies darauf hin, dass China derzeit die größte Anzahl stationierter ballistischer Raketen besitzt. Bei der jüngsten Parade präsentierte China auch seine neuen ballistischen Raketen, die den Westen sichtlich verunsicherten. Doch mit denen führt China ganz sicher nicht seine Handels- und Technologiekriege....https://apolut.net/china-erklart-den-chipkrieg-von-thomas-roper/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The most important task for the crew of the CNS Fujian — China's third aircraft carrier and the world's largest conventionally powered warship — is to conduct in-depth testing and additional trial runs of its equipment, according to the ship's captain.中国第三艘航空母舰、全球最大常规动力战舰——福建舰的舰长表示，该舰全体船员当前的核心任务是对装备进行深入测试和补充试航。Senior Captain Chen Zhi guo told State broadcaster China Central Television on Saturday that he will lead the crew to further test the vessel's capabilities. At the same time, they will make all-out efforts to prepare for the full-scale deployment of aircraft squadrons and to build joint combat capacity with other assets in the carrier strike group, he said.上周六，陈志国大校在接受中央广播电视总台采访时称，他将带领船员进一步检验舰艇性能。同时，全体船员将全力推进舰载机中队全面部署准备工作，构建航母打击群与其他作战力量的联合作战能力。"I'm convinced that, following the development path guided by President Xi Jin ping, we, the crew of the Fujian, will 'cleave through the waves' to complete our missions set by the Party and the people," Chen said.“我坚信，在习近平主席指引的发展道路上，我们福建舰全体官兵将劈波斩浪，完成党和人民赋予的各项任务。”陈志国说。The Fujian is the first aircraft carrier in the People's Liberation Army Navy equipped with a cutting-edge electromagnetic catapult system. It is also the largest, heaviest and most powerful naval vessel ever built in the Eastern Hemisphere.福建舰是中国人民解放军海军首艘配备尖端电磁弹射系统的航母，也是东半球有史以来建造的吨位最大、体量最重、战力最强的海军舰艇。The gigantic ship, which displaces more than 80,000 metric tons of water, entered service on Wednesday at a naval base in Sanya, Hainan province.这艘排水量超过8万吨的巨舰于周三在海南三亚某海军基地正式入列服役。Senior Captain Leng Guo wei, a spokesman for the Navy, said on Saturday that Sanya will be the supercarrier's home base due to factors including strategic demand, port conditions, support capacity and mission requirements.海军发言人冷国伟大校上周六表示，综合战略需求、港口条件、保障能力和任务需要等因素，三亚将成为这艘超级航母的母港。He said the Fujian will be sent to oceans far from China on a regular basis and added that it will not be long before the full-scale deployment of aircraft squadrons begins on the supercarrier.他透露，福建舰将定期前出远海执行任务，且舰载机中队全面部署已为期不远。Leng said the development and improvement of China's weaponry do not target any country or specific objective, nor will they pose a threat to any country or region. The efforts are solely aimed at safeguarding China's sovereignty, security and development interests.冷国伟强调，中国武器装备的发展不针对任何国家或特定目标，也不会对任何国家或地区构成威胁，完全是为了维护中国的主权、安全和发展利益。"Regarding China's follow-up development plans for aircraft carriers, they will be comprehensively considered based on national defense needs," Leng said. "It is important to emphasize that our country's nature as a socialist country, its strategic choice of taking the path of peaceful development, and its independent, peaceful foreign policy determine that we will never abandon our defensive national defense policy."“关于中国后续航母发展计划，将根据国防需求统筹考虑。”冷国伟说，“需要着重指出的是，中国社会主义国家的性质、走和平发展道路的战略抉择以及独立自主的和平外交政策，决定了我们永远不会放弃防御性国防政策。”An industry insider in China's shipbuilding sector, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said the Fujian's commissioning "means the PLA Navy has entered the three-carrier club and is theoretically capable of deploying a carrier strike group anytime it wants. That also means the Navy's long-range operational capability is far stronger than before."一位不愿具名的中国造船业业内人士表示，福建舰的入列“标志着中国海军正式跻身‘三航母俱乐部'，理论上具备随时部署航母打击群的能力，这也意味着海军的远程作战能力较以往有了质的飞跃”。conventionallyadv.常规地；按惯例地/kənˈvenʃənəli/catapultn.（航空母舰的）弹射器/ˈkætəpʌlt/deploymentn.部署；调度/dɪˈplɔɪmənt/

Shirin a wannan makon ya yi dubi ne akan batun sabon harajin kashi 15 da gwamnatin Tarayyar Najeriya, ta sanya kan tataccen man fetur da dangogin sa da ake shigo da su ƙasar daga ketare, ala'marin da ya fara jefa fargaba a zukatan ƴan ƙasar kan yuwuwar tashin farashin litar man na fetur. A ranar Jumma'ar da ta gabata ce, fadar gwamnatin Najeriya, ta sanar da cewa tuni shugaban ƙasar Bola Tinubu ya amince da harajin fito na kashi 15 kan man fetir da dizal da za a shigo da su ƙasar daga waje, yana mai bayyana tsarin, a matsayin matakin bunƙasa matatun mai na cikin gida da kuma dogaro da kai a fannin makamashi. Sai dai, tuni dilllalan man fetur a ƙasar suka fara gargaɗin cewar muddin karin ya tabbata to akwai yuwuwar farashin man fetur da dangoginsa ya yi tashin da zai fi ƙarfin da yawa daga cikin al'ummar ƙasar. Ku latsa alamar sauti don sauraron cikakken shirin tare da Ahmed Abba...........

Romans 8:28 And we know that in all things GOD works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his PURPOSE.

En este programa de AutoFM Motorsport, Mario González y Javier Quilón están acompañados por Rubén Gómez y Álex Moya en una nueva tertulia llena de actualidad, análisis y mucha pasión por el motor. Nos visita Nacho Salvador, con quien hablamos del Rally de Marruecos, las claves de la sanción a Al-Attiyah y su impacto en el campeonato, la preparación de los pilotos rumbo al Dakar 2026, las diferencias entre coches y motos en este tipo de pruebas y cómo se preparan los equipos para afrontar uno de los mayores desafíos del mundo del motor. Además, Nacho se enfrenta a nuestro clásico quiz “¿Qué prefieres?”. En la sección de noticias, comentamos: - Russell y Antonelli renuevan con Mercedes hasta 2026. - El Jarama volverá a cerrar la temporada del Europeo de Camiones. - Fórmula E completa su calendario 2026 con el regreso de Sanya. - Confirmados los pilotos para los FP1 del GP de México. - Moraes ficha por Dacia para el Dakar. - Nerea Martí rodará con Andretti en los test femeninos de Fórmula E. - Rovanperä cambia los rallies por los circuitos. - Colton Herta correrá en Fórmula 2 con Hitech. - Pepe Martí competirá junto a Cupra en la Fórmula E. Repasamos la acción internacional con un menú cargado: - MotoGP: Raúl Fernández logra su primera victoria en Phillip Island. - European Le Mans Series: títulos para Panis, AO by TF y TF Sport. - NASCAR: Briscoe deja sin gasolina a Hendrick en una carrera de infarto. No faltará La Pregunta de Coronas de Laurel de Alberto Ruíz y el bloque Motordeportivo, con lo mejor de las categorías internacionales: - Van der Linde, campeón del IGTC en Indianápolis. - Révész, campeón del GT Open 2025 en Monza. - Thomas Strauven se proclama campeón de la F4 España. - Ninovic conquista la GB3 con Heuzenroeder 2º y Fairclough 3º. - Kucharczyk gana la EuroFormula por solo 0.001s en Monza. - Ehrlacher se escapa en el TCR World Tour. - Toprak Razgatlioglu se corona tricampeón del mundo de Superbikes. - El Honda Civic logra su primera victoria en el Super GT. Cerramos el programa repasando los horarios más importantes de la próxima semana. Recuerda: todos los martes a las 22:00, en directo en Twitch y YouTube con AutoFM Motorsport. Escúchanos en: www.podcastmotor.es Twitter: @AutoFmRadio Instagram: autofmradio Twitch: AutoFMPodcast Youtube: @AutoFM Contacto: info@autofm.es

Hi my gorgeous yentas!!! On today's episode we have very special guests.... Shayna and Sanya!!!! My very best friends from college

During the just-concluded National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival holiday, millions of travelers across China were able to travel light—sending local specialties and souvenirs home through China's fast-growing parcel delivery network. For many, the packages may have even arrived before the travelers themselves.在刚刚结束的国庆中秋双节假期期间，中国数百万游客得以轻装出行——通过中国快速发展的包裹快递网络，将当地特产和纪念品寄回家中。对许多人而言，这些包裹甚至可能比他们先到家。According to the State Post Bureau of China, the nation's postal and courier industry handled 7.23 billion parcels during the eight-day National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival holiday, which ended on Wednesday, maintaining stable operations amid a surge in tourism and holiday consumption. The daily average parcel volume exceeded 900 million, reflecting robust consumer demand and the growing vitality of the country's holiday economy.中国国家邮政局数据显示，在周三（10月8日）结束的八天国庆中秋假期期间，全国邮政快递行业共处理包裹72.3亿件，在旅游和假日消费激增的背景下保持了运营稳定。日均包裹量超9亿件，反映出强劲的消费需求和中国假日经济日益增长的活力。Courier companies embraced new "express delivery + culture and tourism" models, setting up service outlets, smart lockers and self-service boxes at railway stations, airports, hotels and scenic areas. The move offered travelers greater convenience while turning tourism flows into new consumption momentum, the bureau said.国家邮政局表示，快递公司推出“快递+文旅”新模式，在火车站、机场、酒店和景区设立服务网点、智能快递柜和自助寄件箱。此举为游客提供了更大便利，同时将旅游人流转化为新的消费动力。In popular destinations such as Kashgar in the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, Sanya in Hainan province, and Lhasa in the Xizang autonomous region, shipments of local specialties rose sharply during the holiday. By collaborating with merchants, courier companies helped create a "travel–purchase–ship" consumption loop. At scenic spots like Qiandao Lake in Hangzhou, Gulangyu Island in Xiamen, and Beijing Road in Guangzhou, themed courier stores and parcel lockers catered to tourists' needs for shipping souvenirs and luggage.在新疆维吾尔自治区喀什市、海南省三亚市、西藏自治区拉萨市等热门旅游目的地，假期期间当地特产的寄递量大幅增长。快递公司通过与商家合作，助力打造“旅游—购买—寄递”消费闭环。在杭州千岛湖、厦门鼓浪屿、广州北京路等景区，主题快递门店和包裹寄存柜满足了游客寄递纪念品和行李的需求。This year's "golden week" sparked strong travel and consumption momentum nationwide. By optimizing operations and diversifying services, courier firms enriched travel experiences and unlocked new consumption potential, according to the bureau.国家邮政局指出，今年“黄金周”在全国范围内激发了强劲的旅游和消费势头。快递公司通过优化运营、丰富服务类型，提升了游客的出行体验，并释放了新的消费潜力。Ahead of the holiday, shipments of popular festive goods—including mooncakes, hairy crabs, seafood, meats and fresh fruits—surged. To ensure freshness and efficiency, companies established collection points and cold-chain warehouses in provinces such as Guangdong, Guizhou, Jiangsu and Hubei, allowing goods to be dispatched directly from production sites. They also optimized trunk routes, boosted air freight capacity, and adjusted transport resources dynamically to meet the seasonal rush.假期前夕，月饼、大闸蟹、海鲜、肉类、新鲜水果等热门节庆商品的寄递量大幅上升。为保障商品新鲜度和配送效率，快递公司在广东、贵州、江苏、湖北等省份设立集货点和冷链仓库，实现商品从产地直接发运；同时优化干线运输路线、提升航空货运能力，并动态调整运输资源，以应对季节性物流高峰。On the final leg of delivery, companies adopted multi-warehouse coordination and intelligent dispatching systems to achieve "nearby delivery", speeding up services.在配送末端环节，快递公司采用多仓协同和智能调度系统，实现“就近配送”，提升了配送速度。According to the bureau, China's postal and courier sector continues to enhance service capacity while deepening integration with the cultural and tourism industries. By innovating diversified consumption scenarios, it is injecting new vitality into the holiday economy and supports stable consumption growth.国家邮政局表示，中国邮政快递行业在持续提升服务能力的同时，正深化与文旅产业的融合。通过创新多元化消费场景，快递行业为假日经济注入新活力，并助力消费稳定增长。 State Post Bureau of Chinan.中国国家邮政局 /steɪt pəʊst ˈbjʊərəʊ ɒv ˈtʃaɪnə/courier companies (in China)n.（中国的）快递公司/ˈkʊriə ˈkʌmpəniz (ɪn ˈtʃaɪnə)/

Hukukumar Yaƙi da Rasha ta ICPC a Najeriya, ta ce yanzu haka tana ƙara sa-ido dangane da yadda ake kashe kuɗaɗe mallakin ƙananan hukumomi a ƙasar. Wannan na zuwa ne a dai-dai lokacin da gwamnatin tarayya ke shan matsin lamba domin ganin ta aiwatar da hukuncin Kotun Ƙoli wanda ya buƙaci a zuba wa ƙananan hukumomin kuɗadensu kai-tsaye a maimakon bi ta hannun gwamnonin jihohi. Ko me za ku ce a game da jan ƙafa wajen aiwatar da wannan umarni da kotu ta bayar tun watan Yulin shekara ta 2024 da ta gabata? Wace irin rawa ya dace ICPC ta taka don kare dukiyar ƙananan hukumomi a Najeriya? Wannan shi ne maudu'in da muka baku damar tofa albarkacin bakin ku a kai. Latsa alamar sauti domin sauraren ra'ayoyi mabanbanta...

IIn this episode, Mike sits down with audiobook narrator and author Sanya Simmons to talk about her path from classical musician to becoming a voice actor and audiobook narrator. What We Cover: Building an Audiobook Career: Moving from ACX royalty-share projects to working directly with publishers The real time investment: why 5-10 hours of finished audio takes 30-40+ hours total Prep strategies for fiction vs. nonfiction projects Getting family help with research to save time Using Your Musical Background: How Sanya's flute and vocal training helps her narration Treating your voice like an instrument for better breath control and phrasing Avoiding monotonous reads by "hearing" what the author intended Networking That Actually Works: Why relationship-building beats transactional approaches How APA committee work and APAC conferences led to unexpected opportunities Staying in touch with producers without being pushy The power of showing up consistently Expanding Beyond Audiobooks: Getting into political VO and broadcast narration Dealing with union rules in right-to-work states The reality of competitive commercial and promo markets Social Media Without the Overwhelm: Building authentic presence with help from others Choosing the right platforms (Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok) Why "good enough" content beats perfect content you never post From Author to Narrator: Sanya talks about her book "A Single Mom's Guide to Raising Black Gentlemen" and how her parenting experience shapes her storytelling approach. Plus, how her sons contributed to both the book and audiobook. Key Points: Balance active projects with ongoing training Reliability builds lasting relationships: communicate early, deliver clean work, say thank you Think like a business owner: proper structure, strategic investments, tax planning Community matters: connect with mentors, peers, and people you can help Whether you're starting out or scaling up your audiobook business, Sanya shares practical advice on production, relationships, and sustainable growth. Connect with Sanya: Book: "A Single Mom's Guide to Raising Black Gentlemen"  Real talk about building a thriving audiobook career while keeping your sanity and artistic integrity. Check out more episodes over at: https://mikelenzvopodcast.com/ Voice 123 15% Discount Code link:  https://bit.ly/3BsPSaw

Fluent Fiction - Hindi: Aarav's Courage: Unraveling the Mystery of Dadi's Attic Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hi/episode/2025-08-27-22-34-02-hi Story Transcript:Hi: गर्मी का मौसम था और रक्षाबंधन की तैयारियाँ जोरों पर थीं।En: It was the summer season, and preparations for Rakshabandhan were in full swing.Hi: एक पुराना, बड़ा सा घर, जिसमें हर तरफ केवल धूप ही धूप बिखरी हुई थी।En: There was an old, big house where sunshine spilled everywhere.Hi: हाँ, यह स्थल था दादी का विशाल पुश्तैनी घर।En: Yes, this place was the vast ancestral home of Dadi.Hi: घर की दीवारें इतनी पुरानी थीं कि जैसे उन्होंने अनेक यात्राएं कर ली हों।En: The walls of the house were so old that it seemed as if they had undertaken many journeys.Hi: उसी घर में रहने आया था आरव अपनी गर्मी की छुट्टियां बिताने।En: Aarav had come to stay in this house to spend his summer vacation.Hi: हर रात एक रहस्यमयी आवाज अटारी से आती।En: Every night, a mysterious sound came from the attic.Hi: यह आवाज इतनी अजीब थी कि हर कोई चौंक कर जाग उठता।En: This sound was so strange that everyone would wake up startled.Hi: आरव इस आवाज के रहस्य को समझना चाहता था, मगर अंदर ही अंदर उसे किसी अनजाने डर ने जकड़ा हुआ था।En: Aarav wanted to understand the mystery of this sound, but deep inside, an unknown fear gripped him.Hi: "यह आवाज क्या हो सकती है?En: "What could this sound be?"Hi: " आरव ने अपने मन में सवाल उठाया।En: Aarav wondered to himself.Hi: उसने अपनी बहनों, सान्या और दिशा, से बात की।En: He talked to his sisters, Sanya and Disha.Hi: वे भी इससे परेशान थीं पर उनके पास कोई हल नहीं था।En: They were also troubled by it but had no solution.Hi: आखिरकार, आरव ने हिम्मत जुटाई और निश्चय किया कि वह अटारी की सच्चाई जानकर ही रहेगा।En: Finally, Aarav gathered courage and decided that he would find out the truth about the attic.Hi: उस रात, चाँदनी चारों तरफ फैल चुकी थी।En: That night, moonlight had spread everywhere.Hi: सारे लोग गहरी नींद में थे।En: Everyone was in deep sleep.Hi: आरव ने चुपके से अटारी की ओर कदम बढ़ाए।En: Aarav quietly stepped towards the attic.Hi: घर के चारों ओर सन्नाटा था।En: The house was enveloped in silence.Hi: आरव का दिल जोरों से धड़क रहा था।En: Aarav's heart was pounding loudly.Hi: अटारी में पहुंचकर उसने देखा कि वहाँ बहुत सारे पुराने सामान पड़े थे।En: Upon reaching the attic, he saw many old items lying around.Hi: तभी उसकी नजर एक पुराने पेंडुलम घड़ी पर पड़ी।En: Then he noticed an old pendulum clock.Hi: पेंडुलम हिलने के कारण ही वह अजीब आवाज हो रही थी।En: The odd sound was caused by the pendulum moving.Hi: उसने देखा कि घड़ी का मैकेनिज्म कमजोर हो चुका था।En: He observed that the clock's mechanism had weakened.Hi: पुराने समय का यह विरासत, परिवार की धरोहर, धीरे-धीरे हिलता जा रहा था।En: This relic from the past, a family heirloom, was slowly moving.Hi: आरव ने बहादुरी से इसे ठीक किया और आवाज तुरंत बंद हो गई।En: Aarav bravely fixed it and the sound stopped immediately.Hi: वह राहत की सांस लेते हुए नीचे आया और अगले दिन के लिए तैयार हुआ।En: He breathed a sigh of relief and prepared for the next day.Hi: रक्षाबंधन के दिन पूरा परिवार आरव का शुक्रगुजार था।En: On Rakshabandhan, the entire family was grateful to Aarav.Hi: उन्होंने देखा कि आरव ने न केवल एक रहस्य सुलझाया, बल्कि परिवार के इतिहास और रिश्तों को भी सहेजा।En: They saw that Aarav not only solved a mystery but also preserved the family's history and relationships.Hi: रक्षाबंधन का दिन खुशी के रंग में रंगा हुआ था।En: Rakshabandhan was colored with joy.Hi: आरव ने महसूस किया कि डर को हराना और अपने परिवार की सुरक्षा करना ही असली बहादुरी है।En: Aarav realized that overcoming fear and ensuring the safety of his family is true bravery.Hi: परिवार के सभी सदस्य, इस बार खुश और संतुष्ट होकर रक्षाबंधन का जश्न मना रहे थे।En: All family members celebrated Rakshabandhan happily and contentedly this time.Hi: अंदर-ही-अंदर, आरव का मन गर्व से भर गया।En: Inside, Aarav's heart was filled with pride.Hi: उसने अपने करीबियों के लिए कुछ विशेष किया था, और इसके साथ ही, उसके मन के डर भी खत्म हो चुके थे।En: He had done something special for his loved ones, and along with it, his fears had vanished.Hi: अब वह सच्चे मायनों में परिवार का संरक्षक बन चुका था।En: Now he had truly become the protector of the family. Vocabulary Words:preparations: तैयारियाँsunshine: धूपancestral: पुश्तैनीgripped: जकड़ाmysterious: रहस्यमयीattic: अटारीstartled: चौंकunknown: अनजानेcourage: हिम्मतmechanism: मैकेनिज्मrelic: विरासतheirloom: धरोहरbravely: बहादुरीimmediately: तुरंतgrateful: शुक्रगुजारsafety: सुरक्षाcontentedly: संतुष्ट होकरprotector: संरक्षकspread: बिखरी हुईjourneys: यात्राएंfear: डरwondered: सवाल उठायाtroubled: परेशानenveloped: सन्नाटाpounding: धड़क रहाnoticed: नजरfix: ठीकbreath: सांसovercoming: हरानाpreserved: सहेजा

China's national observatory has issued an alert forecasting gales and rainstorms in the country's southern and southwestern regions, as Kajiki lashes Hainan after it strengthened into a severe typhoon.

Strong winds and heavy rain whipped South China's Hainan province and parts of Guangdong province on Sunday, as Typhoon Kajiki passed over open waters to the south of Hainan and headed toward Vietnam's central coast.周日，台风“剑鱼”经过海南南部的开阔水域，向越南中部海岸移动，强风和暴雨袭击了中国南部的海南省和广东省部分地区。A short video posted online by Guangdong Radio and Television showed winds snapping off tree branches, and heavily rocking a docked boat and sending waves sliding over the pier.广东广播电视台在网上发布的一段短视频显示，风刮断了树枝，一艘停靠在码头上的船剧烈摇晃，海浪滑过码头。Kajiki gained strength as it moved westward over the sea with maximum sustained winds of 162 kilometers per hour, China's National Meteorological Center said.中国国家气象中心称，“剑鱼”向西移动，在海上增强，最大持续风速为每小时162公里。Rainfall of 25 to 40 centimeters was forecast for southern parts of Hainan Island, including Sanya, a popular beach resort.预计海南岛南部地区将有25到40厘米的降雨，包括著名的海滩度假胜地三亚。Hainan took extensive measures to prepare for Typhoon Kajiki, amid fears that it could be the strongest typhoon to hit the region in the past 40 years.海南采取了广泛的措施来应对台风“剑鱼”，人们担心这可能是过去40年来袭击该地区的最强台风。As Typhoon Kajiki approached, the province raised its emergency response to the highest level. The typhoon, the 13th of the year, intensified from a severe tropical storm to a full typhoon at 2 am on Sunday. It gained strength and headed toward Hainan's southern coast, with landfall or a close pass expected on Sunday evening, said Cai Qinbo, spokesperson for the Hainan provincial meteorological bureau.随着台风剑鱼（Kajiki）的逼近，该省将应急响应提升至最高级别。今年的第13号台风于周日凌晨2点从强烈热带风暴增强为台风。海南省气象局发言人蔡钦波表示，台风增强并向海南南部海岸移动，预计将于周日晚上登陆或近距离通过。Authorities in Sanya evacuated 31,843 people from potentially vulnerable areas to safety by 3 pm on Sunday, according to the city's publicity department. Temporary shelters were set up at some local facilities like primary schools to receive the affected.据三亚市宣传部称，截至周日下午3点，三亚市有关部门已将31843人从潜在脆弱地区疏散到安全地带。在小学等一些当地设施设立了临时避难所，以接收受影响的人。Across the province, over 770,000 emergency supplies had been prepared for vulnerable areas. More than 2,800 rescue workers are on standby with necessary vehicles and equipment, said Wu Zhanchao, deputy head of the Department of Emergency Management of Hainan Province.全省为脆弱地区准备了77万多件应急物资。海南省应急管理厅副厅长吴占超表示，2800多名救援人员随时待命，配备了必要的车辆和设备。All 30,769 local fishing boats had either returned to port or were safely sheltered, with over 21,000 crew members moved to shore.所有30 769艘当地渔船要么已返回港口，要么已得到安全庇护，21 000多名船员已移到岸上。Residents were advised to avoid unnecessary travel, stay away from low-lying areas, temporary structures and the coast, and be alert for potential geological hazards.政府建议居民避免不必要的旅行，远离低洼地区、临时建筑和海岸，并警惕潜在的地质灾害。In Sanya, measures included closing schools, offices, business operations, suspending public transportation and shipping, and shutting scenic areas.在三亚，措施包括关闭学校，办公室，商业运营，暂停公共交通和航运，以及关闭景区。Hotels in Sanya took comprehensive steps to ensure guest safety. Atlantis Sanya provided multilingual notices in Chinese, English and Russian in each guest room, detailing the latest weather updates, temporarily suspended facilities, and offered alternative indoor activities within the resort.三亚的酒店采取了全面措施来确保客人的安全。三亚亚特兰提斯酒店在每间客房都提供了中、英、俄三种语言的通知，详细介绍了最新的天气情况、暂停使用的设施，并在酒店内提供了其他室内活动。"I'm not worried about the typhoon at all because the tour guide and travel agency have a lot of experience in dealing with it. They explained the precautions during the typhoon and reminded us to stay indoors as much as possible," said Yelena Rostova, a Russian tourist visiting Sanya as part of a tour group.“我一点也不担心台风，因为导游和旅行社在应对台风方面有很多经验。他们解释了台风期间的预防措施，并提醒我们尽可能呆在室内，”来三亚旅游的俄罗斯游客叶莲娜·罗斯托娃（Yelena Rostova）说。"I hope the typhoon passes quickly so that my family and I can enjoy the sunny beaches and our vacation," she added.她补充说：“我希望台风快点过去，这样我和我的家人就可以享受阳光明媚的海滩和我们的假期。”With strong winds and heavy rain lashing the city, Wang Wen, a resident of Sanya, chose to stay home over the weekend. "It has not significantly affected my daily life," she said.随着强风和暴雨袭击城市，三亚居民王文（音）选择在周末呆在家里。“这对我的日常生活没有太大影响，”她说。

Fluent Fiction - Hindi: Secrets in the Pink City: A Test of Friendship and Trust Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hi/episode/2025-07-17-22-34-02-hi Story Transcript:Hi: जयपुर के मोतीदार आकाश में, बादल चुपचाप तैर रहे थे।En: In the pearl-studded sky of Jaipur, clouds drifted quietly.Hi: बारिश की बूंदों ने गुलाबी शहर को ताजगी दी थी।En: The raindrops had refreshed the pink city.Hi: विख्यात जयपुर लिटरेचर फेस्टिवल में हर जगह साहित्य प्रेमी इकट्ठा हुए थे।En: Literature enthusiasts gathered everywhere at the renowned Jaipur Literature Festival.Hi: विशाल तंबू के नीचे किताबों की दुनिया अपने पंख फैला रही थी, और चारों ओर इतिहास की खुशबू बिखर रही थी।En: Under the vast tent, the world of books spread its wings, and the aroma of history wafted all around.Hi: अारव, एक युवा लेखक, इस फेस्टिवल में नई कहानियों की तलाश में था।En: Aarav, a young writer, was at the festival in search of new stories.Hi: जहाँ साहित्य का रंगीन मेला था, वहां अारव की आंखें नए अनुभवों को देख रही थीं।En: Where there was a vibrant fair of literature, Aarav's eyes were witnessing new experiences.Hi: उसकी मित्र, सान्या, उसके साथ थी।En: His friend, Sanya, was with him.Hi: सान्या एक शांत और संयमी लड़की थी।En: Sanya was a calm and composed girl.Hi: उसके परिवार की प्रतिष्ठा उसकी कमजोरी और शक्ति दोनों थी।En: Her family's reputation was both her weakness and strength.Hi: सान्या और अारव के साथ रिया भी फेस्टिवल में शामिल हुई थी।En: Sanya and Aarav were joined at the festival by Riya.Hi: रिया एक उभरती पत्रकार थी, जिसकी निगाहें सच्चाई और रहस्यों पर टिकी रहती थीं।En: Riya was an emerging journalist, who kept her eyes fixed on truth and mysteries.Hi: फेस्टिवल के बीचोंबीच, किसी दबी-छुपी बात पर चर्चा हो रही थी।En: In the heart of the festival, a discussion was taking place about some hidden matter.Hi: अारव ने अनजाने में एक चौंकाने वाला रहस्य सुना।En: Aarav unwittingly overheard a shocking secret.Hi: यह सान्या के परिवार से जुड़ा था।En: It was related to Sanya's family.Hi: वह दुविधा में था—सच्चाई को सामने लाए या सान्या की दोस्ती को सुरक्षित रखे।En: He was in a dilemma—whether to reveal the truth or to preserve Sanya's friendship.Hi: मौसम से भीगी हुई शाम में, अारव ने सान्या से बात करने का निर्णय लिया।En: On that rain-soaked evening, Aarav decided to talk to Sanya.Hi: सान्या को देखकर उसने धीरे से पूछा, "सान्या, क्या तुम्हें अपने परिवार के बारे में कुछ कहना है?En: Seeing Sanya, he gently asked, "Sanya, is there something you want to share about your family?"Hi: "सान्या के चेहरे पर अचानक बेचैनी आ गई।En: Sanya's face suddenly showed unease.Hi: उसने कहा, "कृपया, मैं चाहती हूँ कि ये रहस्य रहस्य ही रहे।En: She said, "Please, I want this secret to remain a secret.Hi: यह हमारे परिवार के लिए बेहतर होगा।En: It would be better for our family."Hi: "अारव के सामने कड़ा निर्णय था।En: Aarav faced a tough decision.Hi: उसे सच्चाई जानने की चाह थी, लेकिन सान्या की दोस्ती उसके लिए अहम थी।En: He had the desire to know the truth, but Sanya's friendship was important to him.Hi: अारव ने अंतत: सान्या की भावनाओं को प्राथमिकता दी।En: Ultimately, Aarav prioritized Sanya's feelings.Hi: उसने उससे कहा, "मुझे तुम्हारी दोस्ती अधिक प्यारी है।En: He told her, "Your friendship is dearer to me.Hi: मैं इसे किसी भी कहानी से ऊपर मानता हूँ।En: I consider it above any story."Hi: "अारव के इस फैसले से सान्या की आंखों में सम्मान और प्रेम झलकने लगा।En: Aarav's decision filled Sanya's eyes with respect and affection.Hi: दोनों के बीच का रिश्ता कठिन परीक्षा के बाद मजबूत हुआ।En: The bond between them strengthened after this tough test.Hi: फेस्टिवल का अंत होते-होते, अारव जान गया था कि जीवन में कुछ रहस्यों का रहना बेहतर है।En: By the end of the festival, Aarav understood that it's better for some secrets to remain.Hi: हर कहानी को बयां करना ज़रूरी नहीं होता।En: Not every story needs to be told.Hi: इसी सीख के साथ, वह अपने लेखन में अब भावनाओं को समझना और व्यक्त करना जान चुका था।En: With this lesson, he had now learned to understand and express emotions in his writing.Hi: दोस्ती का मोल उसके लिए अनमोल था और सान्या का विश्वास उसकी सबसे बड़ी उपलब्धि।En: The value of friendship was priceless to him, and Sanya's trust was his greatest achievement. Vocabulary Words:drifted: तैर रहे थेrefreshed: ताजगी दीenthusiasts: प्रेमीrenowned: विख्यातwafted: बिखर रही थीvibrant: रंगीनcomposed: संयमीreputation: प्रतिष्ठाemerging: उभरतीjournalist: पत्रकारmysteries: रहस्योंoverheard: सुनाshocking: चौंकाने वालाsecret: रहस्यdilemma: दुविधाpreserve: सुरक्षित रखेunease: बेचैनीtough: कड़ाprioritized: प्राथमिकता दीaffection: प्रेमbond: रिश्ताstrengthened: मजबूत हुआpriceless: अनमोलachievement: उपलब्धिpearl-studded: मोतीदारvast: विशालwitnessing: देख रही थींfixed: टिकीdiscussion: चर्चाdesired: चाहते

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Fluent Fiction - Hindi: Rainy Reunion: A Sibling Bond Rekindled in Delhi Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hi/episode/2025-06-22-22-34-02-hi Story Transcript:Hi: दिल्ली के बीचोंबीच लोधी गार्डन में सूर्य की किरणें पेड़ों के पत्तों से छनकर नीचे बिछे हरे घास पर पड़ रही थीं।En: In the heart of Delhi, the sun's rays filtered through the leaves of the trees and fell upon the green grass spread below in Lodhi Garden.Hi: गर्मी का मौसम अपने चरम पर था, परंतु रोज़मर्रा की भागदौड़ से बचने के लिए इस हरियाली भरे स्थान पर आना संतोषजनक था।En: The summer season was at its peak, yet visiting this lush spot to escape the daily hustle and bustle was gratifying.Hi: अनिकेत, सान्या, और मीरा, तीनों भाई-बहन, पिकनिक का आनंद लेने के लिए वहां आए थे।En: Aniket, Sanya, and Meera, three siblings, had come to enjoy a picnic.Hi: अनिकेत, परिवार का सबसे बड़ा पुत्र, गहरे विचार में था।En: Aniket, the eldest son in the family, was deep in thought.Hi: वह चाहता था कि पिकनिक हर किसी के लिए यादगार बनी रहे।En: He wanted the picnic to be memorable for everyone.Hi: अनिकेत ने फल और सैंडविच का सामान बड़ी सावधानी से तैयार किया था, उम्मीद थी कि सान्या और मीरा इसे पसंद करेंगे।En: Aniket had carefully prepared the fruit and sandwich spread, hoping that Sanya and Meera would like it.Hi: हालांकि, सान्या के दिल में कुछ खटास थी।En: However, there was some bitterness in Sanya's heart.Hi: वह बीच में भाई होकर हमेशा अपना स्थान ढूंढने की कोशिश करती थी लेकिन अक्सर अनदेखी की जाती थी।En: Being the middle sibling, she always struggled to find her place but often felt overlooked.Hi: "अनिकेत, तुम हमेशा अपने हिसाब से सब चीज़ें तय क्यों करते हो?En: "Aniket, why do you always decide everything your way?"Hi: " सान्या ने शिकायत भरे स्वर में पूछा।En: Sanya asked in a complaining tone.Hi: अनिकेत को उसके शब्दों में एक प्रकार की ठंडक महसूस हुई।En: Aniket sensed a kind of coldness in her words.Hi: वह जानता था कि ऐसी बातें रुकनी चाहिए।En: He knew that such matters should stop.Hi: मीरा, सबसे छोटी और सबसे समझदार, भाई-बहनों के बीच सद्भावना बनाए रखने की कोशिश कर रही थी।En: Meera, the youngest and most understanding, was trying to maintain harmony among the siblings.Hi: वह चाहती थी कि किसी भी हाल में उनका दिन खराब न हो।En: She wanted to ensure that their day remained pleasant no matter what happened.Hi: तनाव के बीच अचानक से आकाश में काले बादल उमड़ आए।En: Amidst the tension, suddenly dark clouds gathered in the sky.Hi: बारिश की बूंदों ने बिना चेतावनी के धरती को छू लिया।En: Rain droplets touched the earth without warning.Hi: तीनों ने हड़बड़ी में पास के एक गज़ीबो के नीचे शरण ली।En: The three of them hurriedly took shelter under a nearby gazebo.Hi: गज़ीबो के नीचे खड़े, टप-टप बारिश की आवाज़ के बीच, माहौल कुछ गंभीर हो गया।En: Standing under the gazebo, amidst the sound of dripping rain, the atmosphere grew somewhat serious.Hi: अनिकेत ने एक गहरी सांस ली, "सान्या, मुझे माफ़ कर दो।En: Aniket took a deep breath, "Sanya, forgive me.Hi: मुझे यह एहसास नहीं हुआ कि मैं तुम्हें अनदेखा कर रहा हूँ।En: I didn't realize I was overlooking you."Hi: "सान्या की आँखें नरम हो गईं।En: Sanya's eyes softened.Hi: "मैं भी माफ़ी चाहती हूँ।En: "I also want to apologize.Hi: मुझे ऐसा महसूस हो रहा था पर मैंने खुलकर नहीं कहा।En: I was feeling that way, but I didn't express it openly."Hi: " मीरा मुस्कुराई, उसे लगा उसके हर्षित प्रयास सफल हो रहे हैं।En: Meera smiled, feeling her joyful efforts were succeeding.Hi: बारिश की बूंदें अब धीमी हो गई थीं।En: The rain droplets had now slowed down.Hi: गज़ीबो के नीचे खड़े, तीनों भाई-बहन समझ गए कि इस मुलाकात ने उन्हें नज़दीक ला दिया था।En: Standing under the gazebo, the three siblings understood that this meeting had brought them closer.Hi: उन्होंने आपस में वादा किया कि भविष्य में वे एक-दूसरे की बात सुनेंगे और समझेंगे।En: They promised each other that in the future, they would listen to and understand each other.Hi: बाहर निकलते हुए, बारिश के बाद हवा में ताज़गी की एक नई कहानी का आगाज़ हो रहा था।En: As they stepped out, a new tale of freshness was beginning in the air after the rain.Hi: लोधी गार्डन के शांत वातावरण में, तीनों भाई-बहन जीवन के नए सबक के साथ लौटने लगे।En: In the tranquil environment of Lodhi Garden, the three siblings began to return with new lessons of life.Hi: इस पिकनिक ने रिश्तों की अहमियत को प्रकाशित कर दिया था।En: This picnic had illuminated the importance of relationships. Vocabulary Words:rays: किरणेंfiltered: छनकरgratifying: संतोषजनकsiblings: भाई-बहनmemorable: यादगारbitterness: खटासoverlooked: अनदेखीplaintive: शिकायतharmony: सद्भावनाgazebo: गज़ीबोdripping: टप-टपforgive: माफ़apologize: माफ़ीsoftened: नरमilluminated: प्रकाशितtranquil: शांतbustle: भागदौड़eldest: सबसे बड़ाprepared: तैयारtension: तनावgathered: उमड़droplets: बूंदोंwarning: चेतावनीsucceeding: सफलshelter: शरणseason: मौसमpeak: चरमspread: बिछेpleasant: खुशगवारexpress: व्यक्त

In this episode of the Women in Corporate podcast, host Olawunmi Brigue chats with Dr. Njideka Sanya, a healthcare researcher and advocate for public health education. Njideka shares her journey from being steered into medical school, aspiring to become a pediatrician, to discovering her passion for public health. Despite initial reluctance, her experiences as a young doctor treating patients with limited health literacy led her to pursue public health rigorously. Njideka delves into how her career path zigzagged through various roles, including a quality care manager, research assistant, and now research coordinator in Canada. Throughout the conversation, Njideka emphasises the importance of taking action steps towards clarity, trusting in one's unique path, and staying true to one's inherent passions, despite societal and career pressures. Her story exemplifies the critical role of courage, faith, and self-confidence in carving out a fulfilling career path. 00:20 Meet Dr. Njideka Sanya01:14 Njideka's Early Career Journey02:48 Transition to Public Health06:00 Challenges and Decisions 10:44 Discovering Quality Care Management19:23 Pursuing Further Education and Relocation21:22 Current Role and Future AspirationsOlawunmi Brigue, host of Women in Corporate podcast, is a certified executive and transformational life coach, and the founder of Luminous membership, a Personal & Spiritual Growth Hub for women who desire to build BOTH a highflying career and a wholesome family without sacrificing their wellbeing or personal fulfilment. Learn more at ⁠www.luminousmembership.com

Sanya Richards Ross steps Behind The Rope. The Real Housewives of Atlanta's Sanya, that is, new podcast with Marlo and all.  Sanya stops by to mention it all and chat about all that is RHOA.  With this stellar return to form season of RHOA well underway with newbies - Angela, Brit, Kelli and OGs alike, we figured today the perfect day to share this blast from the past chat with the one and only Sanya Richards Ross. Sanya talks highs and lows from her time on the show, cast mates - Kandi, Sheree, Marlo, Drew, Kenya and blasts from the past Kim Zolciak Biermann, DeShawn Snow, Lisa Wu, Cynthia Bailey and, of course, Miss Nene Leakes. So grab your peaches and listen up! @sanyarichiross @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at - www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope  BROUGHT TO YOU BY: QUINCE - quince.com/velvetrope (Get Free Shipping and 365 Day Returns to As You Indulge In Affordable Luxury) ADVERTISING INQUIRIES - Please contact David@advertising-execs.com MERCH Available at - https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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In this captivating episode of The Brand Called You, join host Ashutosh Garg as he converses with the talented actor Sanya Sagar. Fresh from Mumbai and currently in Goa, Sanya shares her intriguing journey from Lucknow to London, mastering her craft both behind and in front of the camera. She discusses her experience in prestigious plays, her insights from working with acclaimed director Sudhir Mishra, and her transformative roles in films and web shows. Additionally, Sanya provides a glimpse into her enriching experiences with industry giants like Salma Hayek and Danny Huston. Discover how her grounding in various cultures and her diverse skills contribute to her unique acting style. Whether you're a film enthusiast or someone eager for a peek into an actor's world, this episode is a treasure trove of inspiration and learning.

Send us a textFrom the streets of 1980s Philadelphia to the corridors of major publishing houses, Omar Tyree's journey has been defined by audacious pivots and authentic storytelling. The New York Times bestselling author of "Flyy Girl" joins Sanya to explore the experiences that shaped his literary voice and career.Tyree reveals how growing up as the oldest grandchild in a household full of aunts, uncles, and cousins cultivated his natural storytelling abilities. Though initially pursuing football and pharmacy, his talent for vividly recounting neighborhood experiences eventually led him to writing. "I wasn't reading books. I wasn't on the reading side until college," Tyree explains. "The whole storytelling thing was watching movies and telling stories in the neighborhoods."With characteristic candor, Tyree discusses the challenges and triumphs of breaking into publishing, from self-publishing his early works to landing a major deal with Simon & Schuster. He shares valuable insights for aspiring authors about research methods, genre flexibility, and maintaining authenticity while building an audience. The conversation takes a fascinating turn when Tyree reveals how his iconic "Flyy Girl" trilogy—newly reimagined with fresh covers—charts the evolution of Black female identity through its protagonist's elevation from street-smart youth to business powerhouse.Perhaps most compelling is Tyree's thoughtful examination of the growing disconnect between Black men and women in contemporary relationships. Drawing from both personal experience and cultural observation, he offers a nuanced perspective on how changing family dynamics, economic shifts, and communication barriers have altered relationship expectations. "We're going to start those new conversations," Tyree promises about his upcoming book tour, where he plans to address these complex issues head-on.Whether you're an aspiring writer seeking publishing insights, a longtime fan of Tyree's work, or someone interested in thoughtful discussions about modern relationships, this conversation delivers both practical wisdom and thought-provoking perspectives on navigating life's pivotal moments with courage and authenticity.Support the show

In this engaging conversation, Melissa Halpin reconnects with Sanya Weston, founder of Young People Travel Global Edge, to discuss their journeys as entrepreneurs, the importance of mentorship, and the transformative power of travel. They explore the challenges and joys of entrepreneurship, the significance of community support, and the lessons learned from their experiences. Sanya shares insights on resilience, the necessity of strategic planning, and the upcoming release of her book, 'Take Flight,' which aims to inspire others to embrace change and pursue their passions. In this conversation, Melissa Halpin and Sanya Weston explore the themes of enjoying life's journey, redefining midlife for Gen X women, and the importance of community and mentorship. They discuss the significance of finding joy in hobbies, the power of mothering energy, and the need for supportive relationships among women. The conversation emphasizes the balance between success and wellness, the role of collaboration, and the impact of mentorship in personal and professional growth.The journey of entrepreneurship is filled with ups and downs.Having an accountability partner is crucial for success.Travel provides invaluable perspectives on life and culture.It's important to embrace change and pivot when necessary.Failure is a part of growth; it's okay to restart.Community support is vital for women entrepreneurs.Strategic planning includes considering exit strategies.Mentorship can significantly impact personal and professional growth.Resilience is key to overcoming challenges in business.You can learn more about and support Sanya's non-profit here: https://yptglobaledge.org/Take Action Now!Learn more about The Kindling Project at our website and join our Facebook group for women looking for that extra kindling to start their next big fire! Contact us via email at podcast@thekindlingproject.com for further inquiries or discussions.

Carlos joins Marlo Hampton and Sanya Richards Ross, the hosts of The Real Close Friends Podcast, to break down Part 2 of the RHOP Reunion. They rate the reunion outfits, spill the tea on their housewife experiences, dish out some dating advice, and share details about Sanya's latest surprise! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Carlos joins Marlo Hampton and Sanya Richards Ross, the hosts of The Real Close Friends Podcast, to break down Part 2 of the RHOP Reunion. They rate the reunion outfits, spill the tea on their housewife experiences, dish out some dating advice, and share details about Sanya's latest surprise! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Send us a textToaster | Official Teaser Reaction! Hindi | Rajkummar Rao, Sanya Malhotra!  @PardesiReviews ! Kathy and Melanie @PardesiReviews  react to the teaser for Toaster, the story revolves around a miser fixated on a toaster amid murder and mayhem. It stars Rajkummar Rao and Sanya Malhotra. Directed by Vivek Das Chaudhary.Support the show

Fluent Fiction - Hindi: From Chaos to Calm: Finding Treasure in Unexpected Journeys Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hi/episode/2025-02-05-23-34-01-hi Story Transcript:Hi: सर्दियों की सुबह थी।En: It was a winter morning.Hi: अरुणाचल की ओर जाने वाली बस का इंतजार करते हुए, अर्जुन और सान्या ठंड में अपने हाथ रगड़ रहे थे।En: While waiting for the bus heading towards Arunachal, Arjun and Sanya were rubbing their hands in the cold.Hi: उन्हें ऋषिकेश के एक आश्रम में ध्यान शिविर में शामिल होना था।En: They had to attend a meditation retreat at an ashram in Rishikesh.Hi: अर्जुन, एक सॉफ्टवेयर इंजीनियर, अपनी व्यस्त जिंदगी से छुटकारा चाह रहा था।En: Arjun, a software engineer, was looking to escape his hectic life.Hi: दूसरी ओर, सान्या, एक कलाकार, अपनी कला में नई प्रेरणा खोज रही थी।En: On the other hand, Sanya, an artist, was seeking new inspiration for her art.Hi: जब बस आई, तो दोनों ने राहत की सांस ली।En: When the bus arrived, both of them breathed a sigh of relief.Hi: परन्तु रास्ते में अचानक एक भूस्खलन हो गया।En: However, suddenly a landslide occurred on the way.Hi: अब उन्हें अलग रास्ते से जाना था।En: They had to take a different route now.Hi: अर्जुन चिंतित हो उठा, "हम समय पर नहीं पहुंच पाएंगे।En: Arjun became anxious, "We won't be able to reach on time."Hi: "सान्या ने मुस्कराते हुए कहा, "हम इस नए रास्ते को अपनाते हैं, शायद यहाँ कुछ खूबसूरत दिखे।En: Sanya smiled and said, "Let's embrace this new path, maybe we'll see something beautiful here."Hi: " अर्जुन ने उसकी बात मान ली और सान्या के दिशा-निर्देशों के अनुसार गाड़ी चलाने लगा।En: Arjun agreed with her and started driving according to Sanya's directions.Hi: रास्ता दुर्गम था, लेकिन पहाड़ों की हरियाली और दूर तक फैले नज़ारे उन्हें मंत्रमुग्ध कर रहे थे।En: The route was rough, but the greenery of the mountains and the expansive views were mesmerizing them.Hi: गाड़ी धीमी गति से आगे बढ़ रही थी।En: The car was moving slowly.Hi: दोनों के चेहरे पर चिंता के बावजूद, प्रकृति के अनुपम दृश्य उनके दिलों को शांत कर रहे थे।En: Despite the worry on their faces, the unparalleled scenery was calming their hearts.Hi: आखिरकार, गाड़ी एक ऊँचाई पर पहुंची, जहां से गंगा नदी का विहंगम दृश्य नजर आ रहा था।En: Finally, the car reached a height from where a breathtaking view of the Ganga River could be seen.Hi: दोनों विस्मय से वहाँ रुक गए।En: They stopped there in amazement.Hi: सारा तनाव जैसे हवा में उड़ गया।En: All their tension seemed to vanish into the air.Hi: दोनों चुपचाप उस खूबसूरती को निहारते रहे।En: They silently admired the beauty.Hi: सान्या ने कहा, "कभी-कभी यात्रा असल ख़ज़ाना होती है।En: Sanya said, "Sometimes the journey itself is the real treasure."Hi: " अर्जुन मुस्कराया और सहमति जताई।En: Arjun smiled and nodded in agreement.Hi: अंततः, वे आश्रम पहुंचे।En: Eventually, they reached the ashram.Hi: हालांकि, वे थके हुए थे, परंतु उनके दिलों में एक नई ऊर्जा थी।En: Although exhausted, their hearts were filled with new energy.Hi: जैसे ही वे शाम के ध्यान सत्र में शामिल हुए, दोनों ने महसूस किया कि उनकी यात्रा का हर क्षण एक ध्यान की तरह था।En: As they joined the evening meditation session, both realized that every moment of their journey was like meditation.Hi: उनके लिए यह अनुभव किसी चमत्कार से कम नहीं था।En: For them, this experience was nothing short of a miracle.Hi: अर्जुन ने सिख लिया कि जीवन में सुव्यवस्थित होना जितना जरूरी है, उतना ही जरूरी है अप्रत्याशित क्षणों को गले लगाना।En: Arjun learned that as much as it is important to be organized in life, it's equally important to embrace unexpected moments.Hi: वहीं, सान्या ने अपनी कला में फिर से जुनून महसूस किया, और अपने भीतर छिपी अनगिनत संभावनाओं को तलाशने का साहस पाया।En: Meanwhile, Sanya found renewed passion for her art and gained the courage to explore countless hidden possibilities within herself.Hi: अश्रम के शांत वातावरण में बैठकर, दोनों ने महसूस किया कि उनका सच्चा सफर अब शुरू हुआ था।En: Sitting in the serene environment of the ashram, both realized that their true journey had just begun. Vocabulary Words:retreat: शिविरashram: आश्रमmeditation: ध्यानhectic: व्यस्तlandslde: भूस्खलनanxious: चिंतितembrace: अपनानाexpansive: फैला हुआmesmerizing: मंत्रमुग्धbreathtaking: विहंगमreveal: उजागर करनाadmired: निहारनाserene: शांतunparalleled: अनुपमvanish: उड़ जानाtreasure: ख़ज़ानाexhausted: थका हुआmoment: क्षणmiracle: चमत्कारorganized: सुव्यवस्थितunexpected: अप्रत्याशितrenewed: फिर से नयाpassion: जुनूनpossibilities: संभावनाएंcountless: अनगिनतhidden: छिपी हुईcourage: साहसexpansive views: दूर तक फैले नज़ारेcalming: शांतjourney: यात्रा

In this week's episode, host Daniel Raimi talks with Sanya Carley, a professor and faculty director at the University of Pennsylvania and a university fellow at Resources for the Future, about energy poverty in the United States. Carley discusses the problem of utility disconnections, which occurs when a utility turns off a household's water, electricity, or heat; the potentially risky strategies that households employ to avoid shutoffs by reducing energy consumption and costs; the groups that are most vulnerable to disconnection; and potential improvements to government programs that help low-income households pay utility bills. References and recommendations: “Behavioral and financial coping strategies among energy-insecure households” by Sanya Carley, Michelle Graff, David M. Konisky, and Trevor Memmott; https://www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/pnas.2205356119 “Assessing demographic vulnerability and weather impacts on utility disconnections in California” by Trevor Memmott, David M. Konisky, and Sanya Carley; https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-024-53913-y “Which households are energy insecure? An empirical analysis of race, housing conditions, and energy burdens in the United States” by Michelle Graff, Sanya Carley, David M. Konisky, and Trevor Memmott; https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S2214629621002371 Utility Disconnections Dashboard; https://energyjustice.indiana.edu/disconnection-dashboard/index.html “The incidence of extreme economic stress: Evidence from utility disconnections” by Steve Cicala; https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0047272721000979 “High temperatures and electricity disconnections for low-income homes in California” by Alan Barreca, R. Jisung Park, and Paul Stainier; https://www.nature.com/articles/s41560-022-01134-2 “Minnesota's energy paradox: Household energy insecurity in the face of racial and economic disparities” by Bhavin Pradhan and Gabriel Chan; https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1040619024000587 “The Night Watchman” by Louise Erdrich; https://www.harpercollins.com/products/the-night-watchman-louise-erdrich

In this episode, we sit down with Sanya, the inspiring founder of Manovichaar, a platform dedicated to breaking mental health stigmas within South Asian communities. Sanya shares her personal journey of navigating cultural expectations, academic pressures, and identity while living abroad as an international student. Together, we explore the unique challenges faced by international students and discuss practical strategies for managing stress, building community, and prioritizing mental well-being in a foreign environment.From busting myths about therapy to unpacking how cultural norms shape our perceptions of mental health, Sanya's insights are invaluable. This episode is a heartfelt, enlightening conversation about finding balance, creating safe spaces, and fostering open dialogue within the diaspora.Grab your chai and get ready for an educational, insightful & relatable episode.Don't be shy! RATE REVIEW & FOLLOWFollow me at https://www.instagram.com/brownbadnbothered/Follow Sanya here https://www.instagram.com/sanyadhingraaaaa?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==Follow ManoVichaar here https://www.instagram.com/manovichaar?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== 

On this episode of Japan Station, we talk about life in Sanya--Tokyo's infamous day laborer district--with Klaus K.Y. Hammering. 👉Topics Discussed What it is like being a day laborer in Tokyo's Sanya district The dangers of working as a day laborer What kind of people work as day laborers in Sanya About Klaus K.Y. Hammering's experiences working as a day laborer in Japanese construction sites About gambling in Sanya How Sanya has all but vanished over the past couple of decades How Japanese society often ignores what Sanya and its residents And more! 👉Subscribe to the Podcast! Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/japan-station-a-podcast-by-japankyo-com/id1440454968 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6lDoFFt4M0HyyKaVeDyKkB 👉Support on Patreon & Ko-fi Support on Patreon https://patreon.com/japankyo Support on Ko-fi https://www.ko-fi.com/japankyo 👉Links, Videos, Etc. Here's the links for all three installments of Dreamlapse Japan. Perilous Wagers: Gambling, Dignity, and Day Laborers in Twenty-First-Century Tokyo: https://www.amazon.com/Perilous-Wagers-Twenty-First-Century-Weatherhead-University/dp/150177641X 👉Follow on Social Media X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/japankyonews Instagram: https://instagram.com/tonyrvega YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@japankyonews Website: https://japankyo.com/ Tony R. Vega Personal X/Twitter: https://x.com/thevegatony  

Fluent Fiction - Hindi: Finding Balance: Aarav's Spiritual Journey in Rishikesh Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hi/episode/2024-12-03-23-34-02-hi Story Transcript:Hi: रिशिकेश की ठंडी हवा में गंगा किनारे एक अजीब सा सुकून था।En: In the cool air of Rishikesh, there was a strange sense of calm along the banks of the Ganga.Hi: सर्दियों के इस मौसम में सूर्य अपनी सुनहरी किरणें गंगा पर बिखेर रहा था।En: In this winter season, the sun cast its golden rays over the river.Hi: इस शांत माहौल में, आरव और सान्या अपने ठिकाने पर पहुंचे थे।En: In this peaceful setting, Aarav and Sanya had reached their destination.Hi: आरव की आंखों में अपार उत्साह था; वह योग और आध्यात्म में गहराई से रुचि रखने वाला युवक था।En: Aarav had immense enthusiasm in his eyes; he was a young man with a deep interest in yoga and spirituality.Hi: सान्या, जो उसकी अच्छी दोस्त थी, ने हमेशा वह संतुलन बनाए रखा था जो आरव के सपने भरे ख्वाबों को धरातल पर ला सके।En: Sanya, who was a good friend of his, always maintained the balance that could bring Aarav's dreamy ambitions to reality.Hi: "आरव, यहां बिल्कुल वही शांति है जिसकी तू तलाश कर रहा था," सान्या ने मुस्कुराते हुए कहा।En: "Aarav, this is exactly the peace you were looking for," Sanya said with a smile.Hi: आरव ने आंखें मूंद लीं, गंगा की लहरों की मधुर ध्वनि में खोते हुए। "हां, सान्या, मैं इस जगह को महसूस करना चाहता हूं।En: Aarav closed his eyes, getting lost in the melodic sound of the Ganga's waves. "Yes, Sanya, I want to feel this place.Hi: एक गहरी आध्यात्मिक जुड़ाव," उसने धीरे-धीरे कहा।En: A deep spiritual connection," he said slowly.Hi: पर कुछ ही घंटों में, आरव की तबियत अचानक बिगड़ गई।En: But within a few hours, Aarav's health suddenly deteriorated.Hi: ठंड ने उसके शरीर को जकड़ लिया और वह बुखार से तपने लगा।En: The cold had gripped his body, and he started burning with fever.Hi: सान्या चिंतित हो गई। "तुझे डॉक्टर के पास जाना चाहिए," उसने जोर देकर कहा।En: Sanya became worried. "You should see a doctor," she insisted.Hi: आरव ने सिर हिलाया, "नहीं सान्या, मैं यहां ध्यान करने और आंतरिक शांति पाने आया हूं। मुझे इसे पूरा करना है।"En: Aarav shook his head, "No Sanya, I came here to meditate and find inner peace. I have to complete this."Hi: सान्या के लिए यह निर्णय कठिन था।En: It was a difficult decision for Sanya.Hi: उसने सोचा यदि वह आरव को यहां रहने दे तो शायद उसकी तबियत और बिगड़ सकती थी।En: She thought if she let Aarav stay here, perhaps his condition might worsen.Hi: लेकिन आरव का संकल्प देखकर, वह कुछ सोचने लगी।En: But seeing Aarav's determination, she began to think.Hi: अगली सुबह, आरव ने अपनी पूरी ताकत जुटाई और गंगा के किनारे जाने का निश्चय किया।En: The next morning, Aarav gathered all his strength and decided to go to the banks of the Ganga.Hi: सान्या उसके साथ थी।En: Sanya was with him.Hi: वहां पहुंचे, आरव बैठ गया, आंखें बंद कर लीं और ध्यान में लीन हो गया।En: Once there, Aarav sat down, closed his eyes, and became absorbed in meditation.Hi: सुनहरी धूप में गंगा की लहरें चमक रही थीं।En: The Ganga's waves were shining in the golden sunlight.Hi: सान्या ने उस दृश्य को देखा और महसूस किया कि कभी-कभी किसी के सपने को पूरा करना उसके स्वास्थ्य से ज्यादा महत्वपूर्ण लग सकता है।En: Sanya watched the scene and realized that sometimes fulfilling one's dreams can seem more important than health.Hi: परंतु, कुछ ही मिनटों में, आरव की सांस लेने में दिक्कत होती दिखी। सान्या घबरा गई।En: However, within just a few minutes, Aarav seemed to have trouble breathing. Sanya became anxious.Hi: शाम की ठंड बढ़ने लगी थी।En: The evening chill was increasing.Hi: अचानक, आरव ने आंखें खोलीं। उसने सान्या की तरफ देखा और बोला, "मुझे समझ आया सान्या। शांति पाने के लिए स्वस्थ शरीर भी उतना ही जरूरी है।En: Suddenly, Aarav opened his eyes. He looked at Sanya and said, "I understand, Sanya. A healthy body is equally important for gaining peace.Hi: मैं भरपूर अनुभव के साथ वापसी करूंगा।"En: I will return with a rich experience."Hi: सान्या मुस्कुराई।En: Sanya smiled.Hi: आरव का निर्णय सही था। उन्होंने वापस लौटने का निर्णय लिया।En: Aarav's decision was the right one. They decided to return.Hi: आरव ने अब जाना कि आध्यात्मिक शांति के लिए शरीर का स्वस्थ होना भी आवश्यक है।En: Aarav had now understood that for spiritual peace, having a healthy body is also necessary.Hi: इस बार आरव ने ठान लिया था कि वह पहले पूरी तरह स्वस्थ होगा और फिर अपने आध्यात्मिक सफर को जारी रखेगा।En: This time, Aarav resolved that he would first become fully healthy and then continue his spiritual journey.Hi: रिशिकेश का यह अनुभव उसे कभी न भूलने वाला सबक देकर गया था।En: This experience in Rishikesh had taught him an unforgettable lesson. Vocabulary Words:calm: सुकूनimmense: अपारenthusiasm: उत्साहbalance: संतुलनmelodic: मधुरdeteriorated: बिगड़ गईfever: बुखारinsisted: जोर देकर कहाmeditate: ध्यानdecision: निर्णयdetermination: संकल्पabsorbed: लीनanxious: चिंतितchill: ठंडspiritual: आध्यात्मिकconnection: जुड़ावgathered: जुटाईresolved: ठान लियाfulfilling: पूरा करनाunforgettable: कभी न भूलने वालाshining: चमक रही थींstrange: अजीबbanks: किनारेdestination: ठिकानाdreamy: सपने भरेreality: धरातलseason: मौसमexperience: अनुभवworsen: बिगड़ सकती थीhealthy: स्वस्थ

Join me in my conversation with Sanya Mathura, a renowned thought leader in lubrication engineering, to explore her inspiring journey in this critical yet often overlooked field. Sanya shares lubrication's pivotal role in engineering and how she navigates the challenges of a male-dominated industry. From writing influential books to her efforts in promoting STEM education, Sanya's dedication to advancing the field and supporting others in their professional journey empowers women and the future of STEM! Keys to the Future podcast was named one of the top 80 Best STEM podcasts by FeedSpot. Follow on Instagram or Facebook

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2367: Emotional development in children evolves with age, and how caregivers respond to their feelings plays a key role in shaping emotional intelligence. Sanya Pelini outlines strategies to help kids identify, understand, and manage their emotions, from infancy to childhood, emphasizing the importance of validation and modeling appropriate emotional responses. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.gottman.com/blog/age-age-guide-helping-kids-manage-emotions/ Quotes to ponder: "How we react to our kids' emotions has an impact on the development of their emotional intelligence." "Naming emotions also helps toddlers learn that emotions are normal." "Kids who feel safe are more likely to develop and use appropriate emotion regulation skills to deal with difficult feelings." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2367: Emotional development in children evolves with age, and how caregivers respond to their feelings plays a key role in shaping emotional intelligence. Sanya Pelini outlines strategies to help kids identify, understand, and manage their emotions, from infancy to childhood, emphasizing the importance of validation and modeling appropriate emotional responses. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.gottman.com/blog/age-age-guide-helping-kids-manage-emotions/ Quotes to ponder: "How we react to our kids' emotions has an impact on the development of their emotional intelligence." "Naming emotions also helps toddlers learn that emotions are normal." "Kids who feel safe are more likely to develop and use appropriate emotion regulation skills to deal with difficult feelings." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the latest episode of Just Women's Sports' 1v1 With Kelley O'Hara presented by RBC Wealth Management, Kelley sits down with USA Track legend Sanya Richards-Ross to discuss all things retirement. We delve into the reason why Sanya decided to retire, how she began manifesting her future, how she started her own business, what she learned about reality tv and what she has learned about herself through this process. #sanyarichardsross #usatf Just Women's Sports is the leading digital media platform dedicated exclusively to women's sports. In a world where women's sports have been historically underfunded and under-promoted, Just Women's Sports exists to shine a light on all the stories, athletes and moments that define and fuel the space. Through original podcasts, premium video programming, social media, editorial content, a newsletter, and exclusive merchandise and live events, Just Women's Sports is committed to making it both easy and fun to be a women's sports fan. Add us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justwomenss... Twitter: https://twitter.com/justwsports Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@justwomenssports

In Episode 75, Aditi shares her author life with us, sharing how she connects her passions and experiences with multicultural book writing. Learn how about the power of story and how to share your story with others or help others share their stories. In this episode, we also learn about the process of creating your own publishing brand that is aligned with your mission or your why. Aditi has published 14 books with 4 more in development and works with dozens of authors to help them develop their writing voice and publish their books. Resources 1. Raising World Children Website: https://raisingworldchildren.com/ 2. Raising World Children Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2081700035435050/ The Sparkling Me Series Books 1. How Our Skin Sparkles: A Growth Mindset Children's Book for Global Citizens About Acceptance - https://amzn.to/3YE7Xzm 2. Sparkles of Joy: A Children's Book that Celebrates Diversity and Inclusion - https://amzn.to/3YIx3MD 3. Small or Tall, We Sparkle After All: A Body Positive Children's Book about Confidence and Kindness - https://amzn.to/3C2gGCI 4. Sparkles of Joy Activity Book: Celebrate Diwali, Hanukkah, Christmas and World Cultures with Fun Puzzles, Word Searches, Creative Prompts, Coloring, ... Exercises and more - https://amzn.to/4flFPqh 5. The Sparkles Within: A Festive Children's Book about Finding Your Talents and the Winning Spirit - https://amzn.to/3CaH79e Other Books by Aditi Wardhan Singh 1. Strong Roots Have No Fear: Empowering Children to Thrive in a Multicultural World with Intuitive Parenting - https://amzn.to/3lttrJM 2. Ka Kyaa Kare : What Does Ka Do? - A Hindi Alphabet Book with Transliteration and English Translation to Help Develop Conversational Skills - https://amzn.to/48sZG4D 3. Through Our Eyes: A Multicultural Early Chapter Book of Exciting Short Stories Celebrating Heritage and Tradition - https://amzn.to/3NImqUP 4. Muhaavare Aur Hum: Idioms and Us – Learn Hindi and English Idioms to Improve Daily Conversational Skills and Vocabulary - https://amzn.to/4e9wdxU 5. Sanya's New Starts: An Easy to Read, Diverse Chapter Book about Belonging (Sanya's World 1) - https://amzn.to/4ebSewg 6. Our Diwali: Humaari Diwali - A Bilingual Hindi English Story Celebrating the Meaning and Diversity of Deepavali (Taran & Sejal's Inclusive Celebrations Book 1) - https://amzn.to/3Ahw3H2

In today's episode, I sit down with Sanya Richards Ross, an Olympic gold medalist and multi-faceted entrepreneur, to discuss the challenges and rewards of balancing motherhood, a thriving career, and personal passions. Sanya shares her journey of becoming a mother for the second time, revealing how patience and presence have transformed her experience. We also explore her work with MommiNation, a community she founded to support and empower Black moms, and the fulfillment it brings to her own life. Plus, Sanya gives us a sneak peek into her latest business venture, Coordinates, a family-focused loungewear brand that's quickly gaining momentum. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sanya Richards-Ross is a mom, wife, entrepreneur and an Olympic medalist, many times over. For 18 years, she has been the fastest woman in America. But this year in at the Olympic games in Paris, we'll be watching to see if that record will make it to 19! In this episode of A Day With Kay, Khadeen talks with the world class athlete about her rise to track stardom, her family life, and being the owner of the official pajama line of the 2024 Olympic Games. Dead Ass. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

FAVORITES: This episode is from 7/12/22, right before the start of the World T&F Championships in Eugene Oregon. It features an interview with Olympic Champion/World Champion sprinter Sanya Richards-Ross, who is on the NBC broadcasting team at the Paris Olympics and was the newest cast member of Real Housewives of Atlanta in 2021. If you are watching T&F from Paris, you'll see a lot of Sanya!Plus, our favorite sports movies of all time and some hot new up-and-coming sports from around the world.Sign up for our new weekly newsletter PEP TALK here.Go the the Satellite Sisters website hereGo to the Satellite Sisters You Tube Channel here.Thank you to our sponsors and to listeners for using these special urls and codes to support them.Our exciting new sponsor is: Miracle Suit https://miraclesuit.com Use code sistersPlus:Prose  https://prose.com/sistersButcher Box https://butcherbox.com/sisters Use code sisters at checkoutOsea https://oseamalibu.com Use code satsisters at checkout Listen to other Summer of '24 FAVORITES:FAVORITES: Root Canal Fro-Yo RageFAVORITES: Lian Interviews Dave Barry + Ridley Pearson, Lab Rats Test Soy MilkFAVORITES: College Drop-Off Dolan-StyleJulie's Favorite Sports Movies:We're celebrating Satellite Sisters Summer Sports Spectacular this week. Here's Julie's list of favorite sports movies.A League of Their OwnThis is a Satellite Sister Solid Gold choice. This movie has everything: sisters, baseball, Geena Davis, Rosie O”Donnell, Madonna in center field, and Tom Hanks telling the players,” there's no crying in baseball”.Bend It Like BeckhamA wonderful coming of age/cultural assimilation/girl power story about Jess Bijam who wants to play soccer like her idol, David Beckham but struggles to respect her traditional Indian family values. And, hello, Keira Knightley plays Jess's friend and David Beckham makes a cute cameo.Bull DurhamIt's hard to pick my favorite baseball movie but the kitchen scene with Susan Sarandon and Kevin Costner makes Bull Durham my top pick. The movie is about baseball in a very deep way but also has breezy romantic comedy. RockyI loved the original Rocky. It's the ultimate underdog movie and has one of the best theme songs ever. Also, Talia Shire shines in the film. Hoop DreamsAn excellent documentary following two young Chicago basketball prospects trying to use their athletic talents to get to a better life. The two stars face racism, poverty, injury and other roadblocks trying to make their dreams come true. The film left me in tears. Friday Night LightsWatch the original movie with clear eyes and a full heart. Before there was Kyle Chandler as Coach Eric Taylor, there was Billy Bob Thornton and Tim McGraw in a film that follows the coach and players of a high school football team in Odessa, Texas. As a transplant, I am beginning to appreciate what Friday night football means to Texas communities. The film is as much about Texas culture as it is about football. Bad News BearsHaven't we all been on a team for work or play where you feel like a group of misfits or outcasts? This is a movie about kids who never expect to care about competing or winning. Tatum O'Neal is the 11-year old star pitcher. Walter Matthau as an alcoholic ex-baseball pitcher turned coach is perfect. The ending involves a championship game and a big celebration for the Bears.  Liz's sport movie faves include Robert Redford in Downhill Racer and Bill Murray in Caddyshack! Plus Without Limits, a great T&F movie with Billy Crudup as Steve Prefontaine and Donald Sutherland as Coach Bill BowermanLian names the great cycling flick Breaking Away and The Cutting Edge, a skating rom-com that does the sport proud. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

FAVORITES: This episode is from 7/12/22, right before the start of the World T&F Championships in Eugene Oregon. It features an interview with Olympic Champion/World Champion sprinter Sanya Richards-Ross, who is on the NBC broadcasting team at the Paris Olympics and was the newest cast member of Real Housewives of Atlanta in 2021. If you are watching T&F from Paris, you'll see a lot of Sanya! Plus, our favorite sports movies of all time and some hot new up-and-coming sports from around the world. Sign up for our new weekly newsletter PEP TALK here. Go the the Satellite Sisters website here Go to the Satellite Sisters You Tube Channel here. Thank you to our sponsors and to listeners for using these special urls and codes to support them. Our exciting new sponsor is: Miracle Suit https://miraclesuit.com Use code sisters Plus: Prose  https://prose.com/sisters Butcher Box https://butcherbox.com/sisters Use code sisters at checkout Osea https://oseamalibu.com Use code satsisters at checkout  Listen to other Summer of '24 FAVORITES: FAVORITES: Root Canal Fro-Yo Rage FAVORITES: Lian Interviews Dave Barry + Ridley Pearson, Lab Rats Test Soy Milk FAVORITES: College Drop-Off Dolan-Style Julie's Favorite Sports Movies: We're celebrating Satellite Sisters Summer Sports Spectacular this week. Here's Julie's list of favorite sports movies. A League of Their Own This is a Satellite Sister Solid Gold choice. This movie has everything: sisters, baseball, Geena Davis, Rosie O”Donnell, Madonna in center field, and Tom Hanks telling the players,” there's no crying in baseball”. Bend It Like Beckham A wonderful coming of age/cultural assimilation/girl power story about Jess Bijam who wants to play soccer like her idol, David Beckham but struggles to respect her traditional Indian family values. And, hello, Keira Knightley plays Jess's friend and David Beckham makes a cute cameo. Bull Durham It's hard to pick my favorite baseball movie but the kitchen scene with Susan Sarandon and Kevin Costner makes Bull Durham my top pick. The movie is about baseball in a very deep way but also has breezy romantic comedy.  Rocky I loved the original Rocky. It's the ultimate underdog movie and has one of the best theme songs ever. Also, Talia Shire shines in the film.  Hoop Dreams An excellent documentary following two young Chicago basketball prospects trying to use their athletic talents to get to a better life. The two stars face racism, poverty, injury and other roadblocks trying to make their dreams come true. The film left me in tears.  Friday Night Lights Watch the original movie with clear eyes and a full heart. Before there was Kyle Chandler as Coach Eric Taylor, there was Billy Bob Thornton and Tim McGraw in a film that follows the coach and players of a high school football team in Odessa, Texas. As a transplant, I am beginning to appreciate what Friday night football means to Texas communities. The film is as much about Texas culture as it is about football.  Bad News Bears Haven't we all been on a team for work or play where you feel like a group of misfits or outcasts? This is a movie about kids who never expect to care about competing or winning. Tatum O'Neal is the 11-year old star pitcher. Walter Matthau as an alcoholic ex-baseball pitcher turned coach is perfect. The ending involves a championship game and a big celebration for the Bears.   Liz's sport movie faves include Robert Redford in Downhill Racer and Bill Murray in Caddyshack! Plus Without Limits, a great T&F movie with Billy Crudup as Steve Prefontaine and Donald Sutherland as Coach Bill Bowerman Lian names the great cycling flick Breaking Away and The Cutting Edge, a skating rom-com that does the sport proud. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kate and her sister Megan looked forward every four years to the summer Olympics. The track and field events were of particular interest. Once Sanya Richard-Ross joined Real Housewives of Atlanta she was determined to interview her. Sanya Richards-Ross is the fastest American woman in history at 400 meters. She became the first American woman in 28 years, and only the 2nd in history, to be crowned Olympic Champion over 400m at the 2012 Games in London. The London games also set the stage for Sanya to become the second most decorated female track and field Olympians of all time. By winning her 4th gold medal, after anchoring the 4x400m relay team to gold for the 3rd consecutive time, Sanya firmly solidified her place in sports history. She and her college sweetheart, retired NFL football player Aaron Ross are the parents of two boys. Reality Life with Kate Casey What to Watch List: https://katecasey.substack.com Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/katecasey Twitter: https://twitter.com/katecasey Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/katecaseyca Tik Tok: http://www.tiktok.com/itskatecasey Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/113157919338245 Amazon.com: www.amazon.com/shop/katecaseySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, Cari Champion discusses the experiences of young black female athletes in the sports industry with Sonya Richards Ross, a decorated track and field star. They explore the narratives surrounding athletes like Angel Reese and Sha'Carri Richardson, who have faced praise and criticism for their outspokenness and success. The conversation delves into the challenges and expectations placed on black women in sports, the importance of authenticity, and the lessons that life teaches us. Sanya Richards Ross also shares her own experiences, and announces her involvement in various projects; including a pajama line, covering the Olympics, and a return to the Real Housewives of Atlanta. Connect: @CariChampion @SanyaRichiRoss Learn More: SRR.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brandi Glanville has accused Andy Cohen of Sexual Harassment. Andy has issued an apology. Brandi's lawyers - who we have had on this very podcast - slam back and demand NBC fire Andy.  We break this down, explain what is legally likely to happen next and who can and will ultimately be held accountable for these shocking allegations. Moving on Porsha Williams is set to return to RHOA, has filed for divorce from Simon Guobadia as Simon's citizenship is denied, Falynn - Simon's ex - shadily weighs in and the rest of the RHOA cast is speculated as Marlo and Sanya have been confirmed as “out”.  Finally, Dorit releases Kyle Richards' private text messages the night before the RHOBH reunion, Bethenny Frankel is outraged, Kyle implies Mo cheated, Kyle and Morgan get cozier, Kyle is on the verge of making it IG official with Morgan and much, much more. @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at - www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope  BROUGHT TO YOU BY: QUINCE - quince.com/velvetrope (Get Free Shipping and 365 Day Returns on Elevated Luxury Without Paying Luxury Prices)  AQUATRU - aquatrue.com (Use Code VELVET For 20% Off Plus a 30 Day Money Back Guarantee on The Best Water Purifier Around) INDEED - indeed.com/velvet (Seventy Five Dollar $75 Sponsored Job Credit To Get Your Jobs More Visibility)  NOOM - noom.com (Sign Up For Your Trial Today So You Can Manage Your Weight For The Long Term) PELOTON - onepeloton.com/bike/rentals (Wherever You're Starting, Get Moving With a Peloton Bike or Bike+ Rental.) LIFEMD - lifemd.com/VELVET (Visit lifemd.com/VELVET To Start Your Weight Loss Journey Today) SPECTRUM RESORTS - spectrumresorts.com (Start Your Vacation Today) ADVERTISING INQUIRIES - Please contact David@advertising-execs.com MERCH Available at - https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Teresa Giudice is rumored to be headed off, now, today, to film E's House of Villains. We break that down and discuss which other Real Housewives are expected to be a part of the next season. Brandi Glanville has accused Andy Cohen of Sexual Harassment. Andy has issued an apology. Brandi's lawyers - who we have had on this very podcast - slam back and demand NBC fire Andy.  We break this down, explain what is legally likely to happen next and who can and will ultimately be held accountable for these shocking allegations. Moving on Porsha Williams is set to return to RHOA, has filed for divorce from Simon Guobadia as Simon's citizenship is denied, Falynn - Simon's ex - shadily weighs in and the rest of the RHOA cast is speculated as Marlo and Sanya have been confirmed as “out”.  Finally, Dorit releases Kyle Richards' private text messages the night before the RHOBH reunion, Bethenny Frankel is outraged, Kyle implies Mo cheated, Kyle and Morgan get cozier, Kyle is on the verge of making it IG official with Morgan and much, much more. @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brandi Glanville has accused Andy Cohen of Sexual Harassment. Andy has issued an apology. Brandi's lawyers - who we have had on this very podcast - slam back and demand NBC fire Andy.  We break this down, explain what is legally likely to happen next and who can and will ultimately be held accountable for these shocking allegations. Moving on Porsha Williams is set to return to RHOA, has filed for divorce from Simon Guobadia as Simon's citizenship is denied, Falynn - Simon's ex - shadily weighs in and the rest of the RHOA cast is speculated as Marlo and Sanya have been confirmed as “out”.  Finally, Dorit releases Kyle Richards' private text messages the night before the RHOBH reunion as we prepare for this weeks epic three part reunion, Kyle's official coming out and last, but certainly not least, divorce announcement.  @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Real Housewives of Atlanta season 15 concludes with part 2 of the reunion (S15E18). Sure, there's some stuff about Marlo and Kandi and Sanya, but this episode is really about Drew and Ralph, and Bravo trying to make it into a larger scandal than it is. The whole thing climaxes with Drew singing in Ralph's face in an iconic reunion moment.Watch the recap here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/89166180See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.