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We talk about the famous Wu Zetian, as well as Kings Munmu, Sinmun, and Hyoso in Silla.  These were the rulers at the same time that Uno no Sarara was overseeing things in Yamato.  Here we see a bit of tit for tat politics between Yamato and Silla.  We also get a tale of personal sacrifice from veterans of the Silla-Tang war against Baekje. For more notes and references, check out our blogpost page:  https://sengokudaimyo.com/podcast/episode-149 Rough Transcript Welcome to Sengoku Daimyo's Chronicles of Japan.  My name is Joshua and this is episode 149: Kings, Queen, and an Empress   Uno no Sarara and her son, Crown Prince Kusakabe, sat in court.  The trappings of the recent mourning period had been put aside with the recent burial of Uno's husband, Ohoama, and they were now preparing for Crown Prince Kusakabe's coronation.  However, the matter in front of them had nothing to do with that.  Instead, they listened to an official recounting of what had transpired on the peninsula.  The court had explicitly sent an envoy to Silla to inform them of Ohoama's death, but it took much longer than it should have for Norimaro and his party to return.  There had even been an envoy mission from Silla while they were away. As Uno no Sarara listened intently, she found it harder and harder to keep her emotions in check.  She listened as the story of the Yamato mission was told, and as she heard of how her messengers were treated—how they weren't even allowed to tell the Silla court their news all because someone in Silla had decided that they weren't appropriate ambassadors. Silla had finally come to learn of Ohoama's death, and the mission returned home, but this treatment was inexcusable.  These were not just Yamato's messengers, they were carrying the royal word of Queen Uno no Sarara, head of the state and de facto ruler as they mourned the loss of her husband and predecessor.  To have them kept waiting because of some invented protocol was an affront to the nation, but it was also an affront to her. This. Would. Not. Do...     Greetings, everyone!  Thank you once again for tuning in.  As you may recall, last episode we covered the ceremonies around the death and burial of Ohoama, aka Temmu Tennou, as well as the unceremonious death of Crown Prince Kusakabe, leading to the throne being taken by his mother, Queen Uno no Sarara, aka Jitou Tennou.  One aspect of everything that was going on was the relations with the continent.  This included missions from Yamato to the continent—especially those involved with communicating information about the changes in the Yamato court.  So this episode I thought we could look at some of the things we see in the record and go over where things sat with regards to the continent. First things first, let's brush up on where we left off.  Back in episode 140 we talked about how the Silla-Tang alliance had broken down.  With Baekje and Goguryeo both defeated, the Tang had set up commanderies to oversea captured territory in both kingdoms, and even though Emperor Tang Taizong had promised Silla suzerainty over Baekje, his successor, Gaozong, had not adhered to that agreement.  In response, and with the help of Goguryeo rebels, Kind Munmu of Silla had fought back against the Tang forces, eventually consolidating everything south of the Taedong river, approximating the extent of the modern country of South Korea. Meanwhile, Goguryeo rebels continued to trouble the Tang, and King Bojang set up by the Tang dynasty would eventually betray them, allying with the northern Malgal people.  They would continue to fight to restore their sovereignty.  With pressure from Silla and Goguryeo, the Tang commandery pulled back from Pyongyang to Liaoyang—effectively putting the mountainous regions at the head of the Korean peninsula between them and their enemies.  Silla control was de facto, but would not be recognized formally by the Tang dynasty until the early 8th century.  That didn't meant they were completely at odds, however.  Silla would resume diplomatic mission to the Tang, despite their territorial disagreements. Silla's King Munmu, who had pushed back against the Tang, was succeed by his son, known as King Sinmun.  Sinmun had been Crown Prince during the wars against Baekje and Goguryeo.  Much as Ohoama and Uno no Sarara had been doing on the archipelago, he was working to centralize royal authority in Silla. In 681, as Silla was still mourning the death of King Munmu, a rebellion broke out.  It was led by a high ranking Silla official, and father-in-law to Sinmun, Kim Humdol.  It was quickly put down, and Kim Humdol and other officials who were implicated were executed.  This was actually a golden opportunity for the new King Sinmun to help purge the court of any rivals or ministers with less than absolute dedication to his plan to centralize authority. I kind of get the feeling that, for all of the past conflicts between their nations, Sinmun, Ohoama, and Uno might have gotten along quite well.  However, that didn't stop the fact that they were rulers of rival nations, and while they may have had similar concepts of leadership, they also were focused on their own rule and authority. To that end, Sinmun also reached out to the Tang court with tribute missions, and in so doing was at least recognized by the Tang court, who enfeoffed him as King of Silla.  This appears to have been a bit of polite fiction, but that was how a lot of this operated, ultimately.  King Sinmun would have held power in Silla regardless of the Tang court's approval, but the fiction that the court had bestowed his authority no doubt provided some diplomatic benefits, and a context within which to operate on the international stage.  It also no doubt allowed for increased trade, bringing in exotic and high status items, which would have been useful for boosting approval ratings back home. King Sinmun ruled until his death in 691.  He was succeeded by his son, known as King Hyoso.  However, Hyoso was young—about 5 years old when he took the throne.  And so his mother, Queen Sinmok, acted as regent for much of his reign—right up until her death in 700.  Hyoso ended up reigning for a decade, until 702, meaning that he and his mother reigned throughout Uno no Sarara's period as sovereign in Yamato. Hyoso's reign saw continued progress towards centralization of authority, as well as improved relationships with the Tang court.  Silla maintained diplomatic ties and tribute missions, and the Tang court conferred recognition on Hyoso as the King of Silla, in return. Speaking of the Tang Court, Emperor Tang Gaozong passed away before Ohoama had, departing this world in 683.  However, for all that he was the emperor, he had not really been the one running things for some time.  Gaozong came to the throne at roughly 21 years of age, and throughout most of his reign he had to share power with others in the court.  Originally this meant high ranking minister, but there was also his wife, Wu Zhao, aka Wu Zetian.  Wu had been a consort under Tang Taizong, and then continued as a consort for Gaozong as well.  Then, in 655, she was officially made empress. In 660, Gaozong began to suffer from an unknown illness, characterized by headaches, dizziness, , and occasional seizures and loss of vision.  Some have suggested it was a stroke or some form of hypertension.  Either way, these symptoms would plague him for the rest of his reign, and so he began to delegate more and more authority to Wu Zhao, who would handle things on his behalf. Thus, Wu was effectively already running things by the time of Gaozong's death in 683.  At that point, she became the Empress Dowager, and her third son became emperor Zhongzong—at least in name.  Because Wu Zhao maintained all of the power and authority at court.  She was, in fact, the regent, and a mere six weeks after Zhongzong took the throne he was removed by his own mother.  It seems that Zhongzong, who came to the throne at the age of 28, was showing signs of being a little too much under the influence of his wife, Empress Wei.  In fact, he is said to have considered giving her the Empire.  And so Wu had him deposed and exiled.  She then had his younger brother made Emperor Ruizong, though still under Wu Zhao's term as regent. Ruizong was about 22 when he took the throne under his mother in 684.  He would continue to reign until 690, when he abdicated the throne in favor of his mother.  From that point on, Wu Zhao ruled as the sovereign for another 15 years, until the year 705, declaring it a return of the ancient Zhou dynasty.  In other words, for all of Uno no Sarara's reign in Yamato, another woman, Wu Zhao, sat atop the traditionally patriarchal seat of power in the Tang—and later Zhou—court. Wu Zhao is more commonly known to us, today, as Wu Zetian.  This comes from her final title as reigning monarch:  Zetian Dasheng Huangdi, or Heaven-following Great Holy Emperor.  She is often depicted as a ruthless and politically savvy ruler who usurped the throne through her feminine wiles and violence.  We see how she dethroned her own son to avoid him giving up the throne to his wife.  She is also said to have had another son killed because of her ambitions, and is even accused of killing her own daughter just to blame a rival at court.  She is also depicted performing plenty of other unflattering acts. Of course, it is worth noting that she was not the one to write her own history.  After her reign, her epitaph was inscribed by her own political rivals.   It is notable that she is the only Empress to be recognized as ruling in her own right in the entire history of China.  Certainly there were others who reigned as regents, and women with tremendous power and influence, but none of them really held the throne uncontested. Given the animosity of the authors who wrote about her reign, we have to take anything we hear about Wu Zhao with a bit of salt.  On the other hand, Tang dynasty imperial politics were ruthless, and you didn't get to the top because you had a charming demeanor.   While there is no doubt more than a little slander written into the history books, one only has to look at the men who ruled before and after her to wonder whether she really did anything that was so much better or worse than what they did.  Just keep that in mind as we go through some of what she was accused of. Now what we are told is that with her younger son, Emperor Ruizong, she was only nominally pretending to be regent.  She didn't bother to hide behind a screen with him out front and we are told she openly whispered answers and commands that Ruizong would immediately parrot.  Ruizong never moved into the imperial suites of the palace, which his mother maintained.  Ruizong didn't even attend imperial functions, and officials were not allowed to meet with him privately.  An uprising in Yang state was said to be in part because of her rule, and it was suggested that she should step aside and let her son truly rule to restore confidence, but she was having none of it and had those who suggested it arrested.  Later, she would institute post boxes around government buildings for people to snitch on those around them who might be disloyal, and she instituted secret police, who investigated various rumors and false accusations with torture, leading to numerous executions. In 685 she is said to have had an affair with a Buddhst monk, Huaiyi, who was then conferred with various honors.  Then, in 686, she offered to return the throne to Ruizong, but Ruizong, realizing that there was no way she would let go of power, saw it as a test of his obedience, and declined.  In 688 she summoned senior members of the Li Family, the family of the Tang emperors, under the pretense of making sacrifices to the spirit of the Luo river, which flowed through the Eastern Capital of Luoyang.  Several of the Princes of the Li house were worried that she was going to slaughter them all, Red Wedding style, if they showed up, in order to secure the throne to herself, and so they plotted to rebel, but coordination was not the greatest back then, and two princes rose up before the others were ready.  They were crushed, and many other members of the Li family were implicated, arrested, and forced to commit suicide.  In 690, she completely did away with any dissembling and declared a new dynasty—the Zhou dynasty—declaring herself Shengshen Huangdi, or Holy Divine Emperor of the Zhou dynasty.  And yes, this is the same Zhou as the ancient Zhou dynasty—she was apparently claiming descent from the ancient rulers of Zhou. Her son was thus deposed and she ruled uncontested from 690 until her death in705.  She would go by various names.  Three years in and she would add "Jinlun", or "Golden Wheel" to her title, referring to the Buddhist concept of a Chakravartin, or Golden Wheel Turning Monarch. This latter title came in part as she is said to have elevated the foreign religion of Buddhism over the native Taoist religion.  She is also said to have built numerous temples around the capital cities and elsewhere.  In 692, the rising power of the secret police appeared to have been halted.  One of the officials in charge, Lai Junchen, attempted to have a handful of officials executed for false accusastions.  He told them that if they confessed to the accusations, their lives would be spared, and so many of them confessed to the false accusations, but Junchen conspired to have them executed anyway.  One of the officials was none other than the famous Di Renjie.  Renjie wrote a petition on his blanket and then hid that with the laundry that he sent to his family when it was time to change from winter to summer robes.  His family found it and submitted the petition to Wu Zhao, who became suspicious of Junchen.  For his part, Junchen has submitted forged petitions from the prisoners, thanking Empress Wu for preparing to execute them. Other accusations against Junchen's methods came to light, and so Empress Wu interrogated the prisoners personally.  They all disavowed their confessions, and so Wu commuted their sentences from death to exile.  Junchen continued to operate until 697, but there seems to have been a notable decrease in the number of executions after that point.  He would eventually go too far, and planning to accuse the Li and Wu princes and princesses of treason, but they acted first and he ended up being executed.  Without Lai Junchen, the secret police seem to have largely fallen apart. As for Di Renjie, he eventually worked his way back into the good graces of Wu and the court, eventually being recalled to Luoyang to serve.  Di Renjie's own legend grew, and in the 18th or 19th century he was recast as a kind of Tang dynasty detective in the historical crime drama genre popular at the time.  The book, "Di Gong An", or "Celebrated Cases of Judge Dee", was found by a Dutch Ambassador to China, Robert van Gulik, in a used bookstore in Tokyo, of all places.  Van Gulik would go on to translate the stories and penned a number of others using the style and characters of the original.  Judge Dee was cast as the "Sherlock Holmes of China" and has since become popular in both China and the West.  The first novel in the series was actually set in the time of Empress Wu. Robert van Gulik also had several scholarly works, including a translation of the Tang Yin Pi Shih, a 13th century manual for magistrates with examples of cases spanning approximately 1400 years, from the Qin to Song dynasty.  This work really helps to illuminate how the ancient justice system worked back then.  Fictional detectives aside, Empress Wu would continue to reign over an impressive period in history.  There were plenty of deadly politics, various attacks by outside forces, and more. Overall, it was a fairly prosperous time for the empires. When Wu passed away in 705, her son, Emperor Zhongzong, resumed the throne, ending the Zhou dynasty and resuming the Tang dynasty of the Li family.  Still, Wu Zhao, aka Wu Zetian, would be well remembered.  She was buried in the Qianling Mausoleum, near Chang'an, alongside her late husband, Emperor Gaozong.  Various other members of the Royal Li family were also buried there, and many of their tombs have been opened.  The paintings, statues, and artwork and funerary goods provide a tremendously detailed look at Tang court culture and society at this time.  Statues outside indicate officials and ambassadors from across the Tang courts sphere of influence.  There are depictions of court dress and the elaborate hairstyles, fabrics, and more, as the tombs generally include court men and women.  The famous mural of the Ambassadors is shown with Korean, western, and possibly even a Japanese envoy.  The murals also show architectural elements of ancient Chang'an and more. The tombs of Gaozong and Zetian clearly known, but currently have not undergone excavation.  Much like with the tomb of Qin Shihuangdi, the government has put a moratorium on opening the tombs until they can be sure that everything can be properly protected as they do so.  There is a huge concern that the tombs could be robbed or that priceless works could be damaged if they are opened improperly or without sufficient techniques to adequately preserve them. As noted above, although Empress Wu is often demonized by historians, we have to ask if her reign was truly so much different from others.  She was certainly a woman taking power in a male-dominated system.  Where a man projecting power was seen as normal, Empress Wu was seen as perverting the natural order.  An emperor taking to bed numerous consorts and concubines was considered only natural.  However, Empress Wu taking to bed various men for her own enjoyment was seen as licentious and indecent.  The double-standard seems pretty clear. I even have to wonder about things like the secret police.  While it certainly is alarming to see a government sending people out to arrest and charge people on the barest of evidence, often with little or no accountability or transparency, one should consider what justice looked like at the time, more generally.  Tang dynasty justice was often harsh, and torture was considered a standard practice to elicit a confession.  Once someone was accused of a crime, their guilt was assumed, and it was on them to prove their innocence.  This was a tall order, as the thinking of the day was often that if you hadn't done anything wrong, why would anyone risk falsely accusing you?  So clearly you had done *something* to disrupt the social order, even if it wasn't what you were actually accused of. Furthermore, there is a fine line between rooting out disloyalty to the regime and rooting out corruption.  Anonymous tips can be used to call SWAT to someone's house, but it can also be a way for a whistleblower to alert those in authority that something untoward is going on.  And something begun with the best of intentions, can easily be corrupted, especially in the wrong hands. And so I think we can give Empress Wu at least the benefit of the doubt that she seems to have tried to do right by the people and her country.  The Tang court, by all accounts, was a nest of vipers, and I don't think she was a saint, but neither was she the devil incarnate. In fact, a lot of the accusations against Empress Wu would appear to be paralleled, years later, in the archipelago—possibly being parroted by men who were aware of the anti-Wu propaganda.  Kouken Tennou—who would also reign a second time as Shoutoku Tennou, was embroiled in conflict. Like Wu, she came to power in a court embroiled in familial politics.  She was known to be a supporter of Buddhism, and she was also said to have had an affair with a monk, Doukyou, upon whom she is said to have lavished power and authority.  She is also said to have modeled her nengo, the auspicious names for the year, off of Empress Wu.  After her death, her reign was used as a reason why there was not another regnant female sovereign on the throne until the Edo period, and she is often seen as the Last Female Sovereign, much as there was never another Empress regnant amongst the various Sinic dynasties. However, returning ourselves back to the 7th century, those histories had yet to be written.  Instead, one has to wonder how much communication there was between the continent and the archipelago.  Did Uno no Sarara realize that she was not the only woman taking charge at that time?  Was Empress Wu considered a model for her?  Or was she seen as more of a rival?  Or was it neither?  Did either one regard the other at all, embroiled as they were in their own, local and domestic pursuits? If they did, there isn't much, if anything, in the record. There is plenty to be said about relations with both Silla and the Tang dynasty in general, however.  Most of the focus was actually on Silla, to be honest—not surprising given Silla's place in the international arena in relation to Yamato. Last episode we mentioned that an embassy was sent to Silla to announce the death of Ohoama.  It was only several months after he had passed away, on the 19th day of 687.  The chief and assistant envoys were Tanaka no Ason no Norimaro and Mori no Kimi no Karita.  Norimaro is listed as Jikikwoshi rank—the lowest of the Jiki category, which was the 3rd of 6.  This put him about 24 ranks down in the 48 rank system.  Karita, on the other hand, was Tsuidaini, putting him at about 43 of 48 court ranks.  Normally, I don't pay too much attention to the ranks that are given in the Chronicles, mainly for two reasons.  First off is that you aren't always sure that the rank given in the Chronicle corresponds with the rank at the time of the event—sometimes we see ranks that are clearly anachronistic—typically later in their life.  Since people don't typically drop in rank, unless they are demoted, this usually gives you some information, but not always. The second reason I often don't pay attention is because it usually isn't germane to the story.  It is why I'll also drop the uji and the kabane, once we establish a particular person.  Otherwise it feels like word salad. Every once in a while I do like to look at the ranks, however, because they do give us information about things like the individual's general position in the court hierarchy.  In this case we see that, of the officials selected for this assignment, one was near the bottom of the upper half of the court, while the other was really in a much more junior position.  I believe this may also be important later on, because there was a certain expectation that the person representing a sovereign in diplomatic situations would have sufficient rank to indicate some amount of pull, back home. The mission of Norimaro and Karita to Silla may have been ordered in the first month of the year, but it seems it likely took time before it actually left—or something happened.  I say this because in the 9th month we see an embassy from Silla arrive, and they are apparently unaware of any changes in the archipelago.  The embassy was headed by the Prince Gim Sangnim.  We are also told that there were two other officials, Gim Salmo and Gim Insyul, both of Geupson rank.  Then there was So Yangsin of Daesa rank.  That was two of vice ministerial rank and one of lower official rank.  These ranks were connected both to their office and to their family, as Silla still used a fairly rigid system based on the rank of one's family, similar to the way that the old Kabane system worked before it was reformed under Ohoama in the previous reign. The embassy from Silla also included a student-priest, Chiryu.  Presumably Chiryu was from Yamato and had gone abroad to study, and was now making his way back home. It appears as though the embassy had no idea that Ohoama had passed away as we are told that they had to be informed by the Dazai—the Viceroy of Tsukushi.  Once they were informed, they all put on mourning clothing, turned towards the east—towards the capital of Yamato—and they bowed three times and then cried out lamentations three times. I would note that there is another record in the first month of the following year, which states that Gim Sangnim and his colleagues were informed of Ohoama's death and lamented three times.   That could just be a misplaced duplicate of the previous entry, about the embassy—possibly it got recorded multiple times and different ways and on different dates.  It isn't exactly clear.  Either way, it seems that this was not meant to be an official condolence envoy, but just a regular embassy bringing trade goods disguised as tribute.  In fact, in the 2nd month of 688 we are told that the Viceroy of Tsukushi presented the tribute from Silla to the capital.  It is said to have included gold and silver, thin silks, cloth, skins, copper, and iron.  There were also images of the Buddha, all kinds of coloured fine silks, birds, and horses.  Sangnim himself had presents of gold and silver, colored stuffs, and various rarieties—80 items all told.  Sangnim and his crew probably didn't travel to Asuka, because we are told that as of the 10th day of the 2nd month of 688 they were being entertained in the Tsukushi government house, where they were given various gifts by the court, and then they headed out on the 29th day of that month. A year after that, in the first month of 689, Norimaro and Karita returned from Silla, suggesting that the two embassies really had just passed each other—such were the issues with international travel back in the day. Now, normally, we don't hear much about what happened during these embassies.  The Nihon Shoki doesn't typically record anything, possibly because they just didn't have any records.  And the records in the Samguk Sagi often don't mention anything, either.  It is possible that it was just considered too routine to mention the ins and outs.  However, in this instance, we may have some insight, because it is mentioned later in the narrative. You see, four months behind Norimaro and Karita came the formal Silla condolence envoy.  It was headed by Gim Dona, of Geupson rank—so a vice minister instead of a prince heading up the embassy.  Silla also sent student-priests Meiso, Kwanchi, and others, along with a gold-copper image of Amida Buddha and a gold-copper image of Kannon and an image of Daiseishi Boddhisatva, along with colored silks and brocades. A month after they arrived, the condolence envoy received a message from none other than Queen Uno no Sarara herself, but this was not necessarily a good thing.  In fact, she appears to be dressing down the Silla envoys and the Silla court more generally, because of how things had gone with Norimaro and Karita—and this possibly also explains why it took so long for them to get to Silla and back. According to the Yamato court, Norimaro and Karita were sent to Silla to announce the death of Ohoama.  However, Silla protocol stated that persons charged to deliver a royal message had always had the rank of Sopan. This appears to be equivalent to the rank of Japchan, and indicates the third rank in Silla's system.  Because of this, Queen Uno's message goes on to state, Norimaro and Karita were not allowed to deliver their message about Ohoama's passing to the court.  However, back when Karu—Koutoku Tennou—had passed away in 654, Kose no Inamochi went to announce the funerals dates, and he was received by Gim Shunshun listened to the report.  So saying that it is someone of the third rank that is needed goes against precedent. Furthermore, when Naka no Oe passed away in 671, Silla sent Gim Salyu, who was of 7th rank, but now they send someone of 9th rank.  So if precedent was to be followed, wouldn't that also be a problem? This whole thing is really fascinating in that it demonstrates the kind of delicate balance and back and forth that was going on—and I suspect that it was growing even more specific as each country was adopting more rules and laws, and compiling them into codes.  It is notable that the Chronicles make sure to state the rank of each ambassador from Silla, at least in the last several reigns.  That suggests that the government was tracking such things, and that it was important. The rest of the screed by the Yamato court seems a little more about setting out Yamato's position on Silla-Yamato relations.  Here Yamato puts words into the mouths of former Silla officials, claiming that they always addressed Yamato's sovereign with deference.  Yamato claimed Silla had promised service to Yamato since the remote royal ancestors, promising that the oars of the ships bringing tribute to the archipelago would "never become dry", and yet this time, there was only one ship that came to offer condolences.  Furthermore, the Silla kings were to serve the sovereigns of Yamato faithfully, but they had now broken the faith. Therefore their tribute goods were sealed up and returned back. That said, they weren't completely breaking off communications.  This was a rebuke, certainly, but they were willing to keep channels open with hopes that relations might improve in the future. My read on all of this is that the Yamato envoys to Silla had been snubbed by that court for not being of appropriate station by Silla's rules.  Therefore, in a tit-for-tat move, Yamato was treating the condolence envoy similarly. That doesn't mean they didn't show them any hospitality, though.  Queen Uno no Sarara had the Viceroy, Awada no Mabito no Ason, give the student-priests Meiso and Kanchi, who had just come back with the condolence envoy, 140 kin of floss silk for their teachers back in Silla, in apparent gratitude.  And then a few days later they were entertaining the condolence envoys in Wogohori in Tsukushi, and giving them various presents for their trouble. This is likely the kind of "don't shoot the messenger".  Sure, they were returning the tribute and sending a message to Silla, but that wasn't the fault of Gim Dona and his colleagues.  And they were now taking a rather disappointing message back with them—I doubt anyone wanted to be in Gim Dona's shoes as he told the court what had transpired. Gim Dona and crew left shortly after that.  From there, we don't have a lot of information on what happened.  The Silla annals of the Samguk Sagi don't record Gim Dona's embassy, let alone what happened when they came back.  However, Silla  would send future envoys, and diplomatic relations between the two countries continued throughout the reign.  The Silla embassies from that point on are largely, for our purposes, unremarkable.  I may mention them if they relate to other items of note, but for the most part there is really only two other embassies of note, and they were in the year 693.  The first was from Silla, led by Gim Gangnam of Sasan rank, along with Gim Yangweon of Hannama rank—so 8th and 11th rank in the Silla hierarchy, apparently.  They had come to announce the death of King Sinmun, who had passed away the previous year.    And so, on the 16th day of the 3rd month, an embassy was prepared to depart for Silla.  It was headed up by Okinaga no Mabito no Oyu, of Jikikwoshi rank—much as Norimaro had been.  He and his proposed vice envoy, Ohotomo no Sukune no Kogimi, who was Gondaini rank—27th of 48—were both given gifts prior to their election as ambassadors, and were sent as condolence envoys, themselves. Meanwhile, let's take a look at Yamato's interactions with the Tang dynasty. First of all, we see a note in the 6th month of 689 that presents of rice were given to Xu Shouyen, Sa Hungko, and others from the land of the Great Tang.  So was this an embassy?  Not quite. Remember that little scuffle back in the 660s on the Korean Peninsula?  That special military operation by Silla and Tang forces against Baekje, where Yamato had tried to assist, only to have their navy bested by Tang forces? Well during the fighting , there had been numerous prisoners taken, on both sides.  Xu Shouyen and Sa Hungko were two such prisoners.  Except that "prison" in this case was largely being sent to live off the land.  They were probably forced to do labor, though if they had special skills, such as reading and writing, they may have been put to work in another way.  Indeed, we later see these two mentioned not as prisoners or even slaves, but as teachers of "pronunciation".  They were even given rice-land and stipends of their own.  Granted, this is decades after they first came to  Yamato, so this wasn't exactly a smooth ride. But it wasn't just Tang prisoners in Yamato.  Yamato soldiers had also been captured and taken prisoner by Tang forces.  And so, in the 9th month of 690, we see three priests who had gone to the land of Tang to study returned in the company of a Silla escort envoy, and they brought back with them a soldier, Ohotomobe no Hakama, from the Upper Yame district in Tsukushi. The three priests, Chishiu, Gitoku, and Jougwan all made their way to the capital, arriving several weeks after they first made landfall in Tsukushi.  At this point, Prince Kawachi was the Dazai in charge of affairs out there, and soon after the priests arrived at Naniwa and made their way to the capital, in Asuka, messengers going the other way made it out to Tsukushi with orders to give presents and gifts to the Gim Gohun, the escort envoy who had shuttled them all back from the continent. But even more impressive was the royal edict that was dated a week later for Ohotomobe no Hakama.  It lays out the circumstances of his capture and what happened to him that he stayed in the land of the Tang for so long.  You see, Hakama was one of many soldiers who was captured during the war to defend Baekje.  But three years after that conflict, the Tang dynasty was no longer trying to keep them prisoner.  This was a time when you didn't necessarily need to have buildings with walls to keep people prisoner—you just moved them to a new area where they could farm or otherwise set up a livelihood, or starve.  Travel was dangerous and expensive, especially if you didn't speak the language.  Nonetheless, if you did wish to return, there wasn't a lot stopping you, beyond just having the means to do so. And so this group of Wa soldiers got together and debated what to do.  We are told that it was four men—Hashi no Hoto, Kohori no Oyu, Tsukuhi no Satsuyama, and Yuge no Gen Jitsuni—the last one apparently having taken a local name on the continent.  Amongst themselves, they wanted to return to the archipelago not just to see their families and friends, but also to let people back home know about the changing conditions on the mainland.  As you may recall, around this time, Yamato was fiercely building up forces and defenses because they were convinced that there was going to be an attack by the Tang and Silla forces at any moment. The only problem that these four had in getting back was that they had, well, nothing.  They had neither the clothing nor provisions to make such a journey.  What would they eat and how would they pay for passage?  As such, they were unable to get back.  Hearing this, Ohotomobe no Hakama spoke up.  He declared that, as much as he also wished to return, he could at least help them out.  He offered to be sold into slavery so that his companions could obtain money with which to buy food and clothing. And so they did.  Hakama was sold, and he probably had no idea what happened to the four after that. It turns out, however, that they did make it back and were able to give the Yamato court some idea of what had happened.  Meanwhile, Hakama remained in a foreign land as a slave for some 30 years, until he was finally able to make it back to Yamato, apparently with the help of the three monks. This whole story was relayed to the court, and when the Queen heard it, she decided to act.  And thus the edict.  Not only did she recount his story and praise him for his loyalty, but he was granted certain honors.  First off, he was granted the rank of Mudaishi—the 39th rank in the court hierarchy, which gave him not a small amount of status, especially if he stayed in Tsukushi.  He was also granted5 pieses of coarse silk, 10 bundles of floss silk, 30 tan of cloth, and 1000 sheaves of rice.  On top of that, though, he received four chou of rice-land, which was given to him and his descendants, until at least his great-grandchildren.  Finally, his parents, siblings, and children, were also exempted from having to ever provide corvee labor. Now, nobody could give him back his 30 years, but this was quite the consolation prize, at the time.  To basically get rank and status, a stipend down four generations, and exemption from forced labor for him and his relatives, that was pretty incredible, if you think about it. Hakama wasn't the only one who had suffered in the country of the Great Tang and was rewarded for it.  Mononobe no Kusuri, from Iyo, and Mibu no Moroshi, in Higo, were also paid out handsomely in consolation for their sufferings,  though we aren't given details on their stories, or even when they came back. There are also other descriptions of Tang men, but it seems that these were individuals in a similar position to Xu Shouyen and Sa Hungko—they had been captured and were now living in Yamato.  That they were integrating into Yamato society seems clear from the fact that they were given rank and similarly treated like vassals of the throne. What we don't see, however, are any further diplomatic missions.  Those wouldn't start up for a while, and so even if Queen Uno no Sarara had wanted to confer with another female monarch, it would have to have been done through the auspices of Silla, who at t his point seem to have largely controlled the flow of goods, people, and thus information between the straits. And with that, I think we can close out this episode.  Moving forward, we have more details about a lot of different things, and yet others are still lacking.  It is my goal to try and be a little more selective about the passages we pull from the Chronicles.  We don't need to go over every natural disaster or prayer to the wind-gods.  We will take a look at things like the completion of the Fujiwara capital, as well as the 22 volumes of the Asuka-Kiyomihara law codes.  And then there are a few persons of note that we should probably mention as well, such as the appearance of Fujiwara no Fubito.  We should also talk about some of the other royal edicts that were made. All of that for later.  For now, if you like what we are doing, please tell your friends and feel free to rate us wherever you listen to podcasts.  If you feel the need to do more, and want to help us keep this going, we have information about how you can donate on Patreon or through our KoFi site, ko-fi.com/sengokudaimyo, or find the links over at our main website,  SengokuDaimyo.com/Podcast, where we will have some more discussion on topics from this episode. Also, feel free to reach out to our Sengoku Daimyo Facebook page.  You can also email us at the.sengoku.daimyo@gmail.com.  Thank you, also, to Ellen for their work editing the podcast. And that's all for now.  Thank you again, and I'll see you next episode on Sengoku Daimyo's Chronicles of Japan.

När Inger drabbas av bröstcancer ska hon börja i en träningsgrupp för cancerpatienter. På det gymmet träffar Inger tränaren Sasan. Ingers son Felix har intelektuell funktionsnedsättning och autism och har under hela sitt 28-åriga liv haft väldigt svårt för att kommunicera. Sasan berättar om att han har funkisgrupper och PT-pass för funktionshindrade och Inger tar med sig Felix till gymmet. Det blir början på en ny relation där Sasan börjar träna Felix och där alla märker hur träningen gör sån enorm skillnad för Felix. Man har länge, eller alltid sagt att “träning är för alla” men personer med funktionsnedsättning är en så otroligt marginaliserad grupp som näst intill aldrig blir representerad. Men när det kommer till träning, som vi vet är bra för alla, så märks en sån enorm skillnad för just den här gruppen. Sasan dokumenterar många av sina klienters utveckling på Tiktok: @sasankiaiSasan är personlig tränare på gymmet 360 functional fitness i Malmö och håller i företagsträning, funkisgrupper och barngrupper. Programledare: Ida Höckerstrand & Sofie HallbergKlippning: Sofie HallbergInstagram: @angestpodden @idahockerstrand @sofiehallbergFacebook: ÅngestpoddenTikTok: @therealangestpoddenHar du förslag på ämnen, ett dilemma eller gäster du skulle vilja höra i Ångestpodden?Mejla oss gärna: angestpodden@ingetfilter.seBehöver du prata med någon?https://hjalplinjen.semind.se spes.se suicidezero.se teamtilia.sebris.se Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What is really happening inside Iran right now, and how should the Church respond?In this episode, Ted and Matthew sit down with Sasan Tavassoli, an Iranian pastor and leader who came to faith in Christ after being raised in a Shiite Muslim home. Now serving the Iranian underground church, Sassan shares firsthand insight into one of the most significant spiritual movements in the world today.Despite decades of oppression, suffering, and unrest, many Iranians are searching for truth—and encountering Jesus in powerful ways. This conversation is a needed reminder: God is at work in places we often overlook—and the Church must learn to listen before it speaks.The Mission Matters Podcast is a place to talk about the importance of our Mission as Christians. The Mission Matters is a partnership of Missio Nexus and Sixteen:Fifteen, who have a shared passion to mobilize God's people to be a part of His mission.https://www.instagram.com/drsasantavassoli/?hl=enwww.youtube.com/@pastorsasanhttps://sasantavassoli.com/Chapters00:00 Intro01:34 Sassan's journey from Islam to Christ05:01 Why many Iranians are disillusioned with the current regime08:30 The surprising growth of the underground church08:46 The role of media and discipleship in reaching a closed nation13:19 How Iranian believers view the current conflict18:58 What the global Church often misunderstands22:12 How we can pray, support, and stand with our brothers and sisters in Iran23:48 Challenges to the Iranian Church in a regime change28:21 How to get connect with Sasan

Deine Personalkosten steigen und am Ende bleibt immer weniger für dich über. Immer wieder gibt es neue Probleme mit Mitarbeitern, über die du dich aufregst. Aber woran liegt das? Und vor allem, wie geht der Weg daraus?Darüber sprechen Sina und Sasan heute gemeinsam in dieser Podcastfolge. Sasan berichtet von seinen Erfahrungen und Fehlern in der Mitarbeiterführung, damit du endlich wieder mehr Geld am Ende des Monats für dich über hast und dich nicht mehr so viel ärgern musst.Wenn du dich in der Folge erkennst, buche dir gerne ein kostenloses Erstgespräch unter www.mymindstudio.de und wir zeigen dir, wie ein Weg daraus aussehen kann. Folge uns auch auf Instagram:@sasan.khojandi@sinaknoell

Danke an AC-Foto.com für die Unterstützung dieses Podcasts!Über meinen ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠AC-Foto.com Affiliate-Link⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: bekommst du ein persönliches Angebot, sparst effektiv – und hilfst gleichzeitig, dass der Podcast weiter wachsen kann. Danke für deinen Support!In dieser Podcastepisode ist Sasan Amir zu Gast. Sasan ist Wildlife Fotograf und Filmer, Sony Ambassador und sehr erfolgreich auf Social Media. Wir sprechen darüber, wie Sasan zu seiner Leidenschaft gekommen ist und sich hier entwickelt, hat, über Social Media. Gleichzeitig sprechen wir über sein Engagement im Bereich Naturschutz und über Wilderness International. Eine großartige Podcastepisode erwartet euch!Hier geht's zu Sasans Wilderness International CommunitySasan Amir InstagramSasan Amir Website

Guest: Dr Sassan Dieter Khatib-Shahidi, EO Dubai Member since 2015, CEO and Founder of German Imaging Technologies Dubai LLC Host: Linh Podetti, EO Sydney Member since 2022 and Owner of Outsourcing Angel In this powerful episode, we sit down with Dr. Sasan, Founder & CEO of German Imaging Technologies (GIT), to uncover a raw and inspiring 25-year entrepreneurial journey across the Middle East, Africa, and now Europe. From losing millions in his first year, to facing jail-level business laws, to surviving multiple 7-year global and regional crises.Dr. Sasan shares how he rebuilt, reinvented, and expanded into a multinational operation managing 4,000+ printers across the UAE, Kenya, and Germany. He opens up about: - Leaving a successful career in law for entrepreneurship - Nearly losing the company in its first year - The power of mindset, resilience, and intuition - Scaling across continents and launching in 50+ markets - Burnout, personal lessons, and rebuilding life as a father - Why Dubai is a magnet for high-impact entrepreneurs - The role of EO in transformation and leadership If you're an entrepreneur, this episode will shift your perspective on growth, crisis, and purpose. ABOUT DR. SASSAN Dr. Sasan is the Founder & CEO of German Imaging Technologies (GIT), one of the leading managed print solutions companies in the Middle East and Africa. Over 25+ years, he has built a multinational operation trusted by corporates and mission-critical sectors such as government, healthcare, logistics, hospitality, and education. GIT manages over 4,000 printers across the UAE, Kenya, and Germany and is rapidly expanding into Europe through its Frankfurt office. With a strong focus on sustainability, GIT plants twice the amount of trees for every page printed. Beyond business, Dr. Sasan is passionate about governance, high-impact entrepreneurship, ESG, and economic development in emerging markets. He serves on the Regional Council of the Entrepreneurs' Organization (EO), has held multiple leadership roles, and is a Patron of Youths For Green Action Kenya. He is an Endeavor Entrepreneur and holds a PhD in International Commercial Law. His recognitions include the Asia Pacific Entrepreneurship Award and MEED Business Leader of the Year. CONNECT WITH DR. SASSAN: Website: www.gitmea.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-sassan-dieter-khatib-shahidi-b3a5aa/ nstagram: https://www.instagram.com/gitdubai/--------------------ABOUT EO Entrepreneur's Organization (EO) is a global business network of 18,000 + influential business owners in over 220 chapters across 76 countries. We offer world-class events that encompass engaging entrepreneur and business stories, skills-specific workshops, and exciting social gatherings.Our mission is to drive both business and personal growth through peer-to-peer learning, providing support for the holistic entrepreneur experience covering business, family, community, and personal aspects. As a not-for-profit organization, all our funds directly contribute to member benefits.If you're a business owner with revenues ranging from US$250k to US$1m, you can join our Accelerator Program. If your revenues exceed US$1m, you can join the main EO Program in your nearest local chapter. To join or find out more about your nearest chapter, visit https://www.eonetwork.org/why-join/apply-for-membership-form.For further information, please contact:Podcast Host Linh Podetti: linh@outsourcingangel.com.au General Inquiries: support@eonetwork.org.au EO Sydney: www.eosydney.com.au EO Global: https://hub.eonetwork.org/

Join Zach Peterson as he speaks with Sasan Hashemi, founder and CEO of Tset, about revolutionizing product cost management in electronics manufacturing. Discover how modern companies are moving beyond Excel spreadsheets to sophisticated data-driven platforms that integrate technical, commercial, and market data for comprehensive total cost of ownership analysis. In this insightful conversation, Sasan explains how Tset's platform combines internal data from PLM and ERP systems with external market intelligence from partners like Nexar to provide a complete 360-degree view of product costs. Learn about the challenges of managing carbon footprint calculations, supply chain risk quantification, and the future of AI-powered cost analysis in manufacturing.

Willkommen zur 3. Staffel von Arbeitszeit ist Lebenszeit! In dieser neuen Staffel dreht sich alles darum, wie du mit mehr Gelassenheit arbeitest, souverän führst – und dabei gut für dich selbst sorgst. Diese Staffel richtet sich speziell an alle Führungskräfte, Unternehmer und Selbstständige.Ich teile wie immer Impulse und Erfahrungen aus meiner Arbeit und meinem Weg. Zudem gibt es eine spannende Neuerung: Ab sofort wird auch Sasan regelmäßig mit am Mikrofon sein. Wir vereinen unsere Perspektiven, um dir mehr Klarheit, Orientierung und Gelassenheit in deiner Rolle als Führungskraft zu ermöglichen – mit Themen, die wirklich eine Rolle spielen.Wir freuen uns sehr auf alles, was kommt – und vor allem darauf, dich auf deinem Weg zu begleiten.Auf eine kraftvolle, inspirierende neue Staffel!Deine Sina & dein SasanWir freuen uns über deine Erkenntnisse und Gedanken zu dieser Folge auf Instagram: mymindstudio_Du möchtest gelassener und zufriedener durch deine Arbeitswoche gehen?Dann vereinbare jetzt dein kostenloses Erstgespräch: www.mymindstudio.de

It's Just Bodybuilding Podcast 341 Big Ron Partlow, Dusty Hanshaw, Scott McNally 03:04 Celebrating Sasan's Toronto Pro Win 08:04 The Importance of Genetics in Bodybuilding 10:18 The Role of Diet and Durability in Success 14:18 Critique of Competition Lighting and Backdrops 15:37 The Competitive Landscape of Bodybuilding 18:54 Training Strategies for Peak Performance 20:54 The Art of Managing Fatigue in Training 22:45 Chris Aceto Analogies 25:49 Training Consistency and Adaptability 30:39 Sustainable Training Practices 32:01 Managing Stress and Expectations in Bodybuilding 40:54 Durability in Bodybuilding: Overcoming Fragility 42:33 Reflections on Training Philosophy: Flexibility vs. Dogmatism 44:43 The Importance of Quality Time During Prep 46:48 Enjoying the Journey: Mindfulness in Bodybuilding 50:41 Debunking Politics in Bodybuilding Competitions 56:06 Life After Competition: Embracing New Freedoms 01:05:13 Navigating Personal Goals and Commitments 01:07:10 The Last Set: A Life-Changing Choice 01:09:49 Memorable Workouts: The Power of Experience 01:13:24 Training Efficiency: Choosing the Right Exercises 01:19:12 The Evolution of Bikini Division 01:23:05 The Future of Bodybuilding: Embracing Change

Send us a textIn this Advertising-special episode of Money Majlis, we sit down with Sasan Saeidi, global client lead at WPP & VML and the current world president of the International Advertising Association to understand the playbook of modern advertising. Sasan's journey—from New York's Madison Avenue to the vibrant streets of Dubai—reads like the script of a modern-day Mad Men, but with a distinctly international twist. Sasan shares what makes regional brands unique, and why understanding local consumers is more crucial than ever in a globalized world. He unpacks the anatomy of truly effective campaigns, drawing on his experience with iconic brands like Coca Cola, Mazda and KitKat. Sasan reveals the collaborative dance between client and agency, and why great advertising is never just about a clever idea—it's about partnership, trust, and relentless curiosity. And about balancing technology with humanity. We tackle the challenge of declining customer engagement and the rise of experiential marketing, discussing how brands can move beyond fleeting impressions to build lasting loyalty and emotional resonance. Can brands authentically balance purpose and profit? How do you navigate the risks of polarization in today's divided world? Should agencies chase awards or results? Do creative campaigns drive higher sales? Is BX more important than CX? And what does it really take to connect with Gen Z and Gen Alpha? Sasan offers a front-row perspective on how generative AI and data is reshaping creative work, on the future skillset for marketers, the war for creative and analytical talent, and why the human touch will always matter—even as machines get smarter. Tune in for a masterclass in creativity, leadership, and the future of advertising with one of the industry's most dynamic and insightful leaders. And remember to visit give.moneymajlis.com to redeem your free $50 GiveCard for charity. Research by Shekhar Krishnamurthy & Perplexity Pro Produced by Poddster Giving partner : Goodworld

It's Just Bodybuilding Podcast Dusty Hanshaw & Scott McNally are joined by Sasan Heirati. 1:20 Welcome Sasan Heirati Come Back, working with Chris Aceto 6:45 6 Year Lay Off 10:30 The things Sas Appreciates About Bodybuilding Today 14:20 Sasan's passion for posing 16:40 Relying On Prize Money vs Having a Business 20:30 When Sas met Dusty and connected with Chris Aceto 28:25 What Sas has learned from Chris and applied to his own clients 32:00 Have faith in the fact that you are working hard 33:00 Be Present In Prep 35:50 “Living the dream” in prep vs being busy 37:30 Being a Pro and having a Life TOO 42:30 Training with Jordan Peters and why Sas does not do Classic Progressive Overload 48:00 How Sas trains today 49:55 Having passions outside of bodybuilding 53:20 Define Success 59:00 Sas Believing Sas can make it to the Olympia

Send us a textOur guest shares their journey from moving to Denmark as a child after the Iranian Revolution, embracing a new language and culture, to building a career at some of the biggest companies in the world like Oracle and Salesforce.We'll uncover how those early experiences shaped their ability to adapt, lead, and ultimately start their own business, leveraging cutting-edge AI to help small businesses thrive.Get ready for insights on career growth, the power of perseverance, and what it takes to stay ahead in today's rapidly evolving tech landscape

Unlocking AI Potential: Ingredients for Success with Sasan GhorbaniIn this special episode of The Stay on Course podcast, host Julie Riga welcomes Sasan Ghorbani, Founder of Alpicus, an AI platform designed to simplify AI for businesses. Hassan shares his insights on the key ingredients for success in using AI, highlighting the importance of mindset, the art of the possible, and automation in achieving success.Key Ingredients for SuccessMindset: Having an open mindset around AI and its possibilities is crucial for success.The Art of the Possible: Identifying the ideal outcome and working backwards to achieve it, rather than being limited by current capabilities.Automation: Using AI to automate business processes, such as recruitment and hiring, can save time and increase productivity.Podcast OverviewSasan's journey and insights offer a unique perspective on what it takes to succeed in today's fast-paced, technologically driven world. From the importance of mindset and the art of the possible to the power of automation, this episode provides invaluable lessons for anyone looking to elevate their personal and professional life.Summary of Key Ingredients for SuccessMindset: Having an open mindset around AI and its possibilities is crucial for success.The Art of the Possible: Identifying the ideal outcome and working backwards to achieve it, rather than being limited by current capabilities.Automation: Using AI to automate business processes, such as recruitment and hiring, can save time and increase productivity.About Sasan GhorbaniSasan Ghorbani is the Founder of Alpicus, an AI platform designed to simplify AI for businesses. With a focus on innovation and customer experience, Hassan drives the development of impactful projects and products.Learn more about Sasan: linkedin.com/in/sasan-gAbout Julie RigaJulie is a certified coach, trainer, and speaker with 20+ years of experience in empowering professionals and businesses to achieve success.Learn More About Julie: Julie Riga Website#AIBusiness #ArtOfThePossible #Automation #SuccessMindset #Innovation #CustomerExperience #ProductivityHacks #SelfImprovement #NetworkingTips #ProfessionalDevelopment #GoalOriented #HighAchievers #AIEngineering #PromptEngineering #LanguageModels #BusinessGrowth #Technology #FutureOfWork

Alicia unpacks Intuit CEO Sasan Goodarzi's keynote speech from Intuit Connect, offering valuable context around the company's AI-driven strategic direction and its implications for ProAdvisors. She breaks down the upcoming changes to QuickBooks Live, including new transparency features and revenue sharing opportunities that aim to strengthen the partnership between Intuit and accounting professionals.SponsorsZoho Expense - https://uqb.promo/zohoexpense Coefficient - https://uqb.promo/coefficientSend your Questions/Comments (we could read/answer them on air) ask@uqapodcast.comLinks/Apps Mentioned in this episode:Lean more about Alicia's QuickBooks Training http://learn.royalwise.comCheck out Alicia's step-by-step QBO Textbooks at http://www.questivaconsultants.comIntuit's 2024 Investor Day event: https://www.youtube.com/embed/8cJ9vqr6gYg?si=C3UD7Hsxu2QMtx4rHector's App - RightTool www.righttool.appReframe 2025 Conference https://reframe2025.com/Sign up to Earmark to earn free CPE for listening to this podcasthttps://www.earmark.app/onboarding (00:00) - Welcome to the Unofficial QuickBooks Accountants Podcast (01:08) - Keynote Speech Highlights (03:27) - The Impact of AI and Technology (05:03) - Intuit's Strategic Directions (11:27) - Addressing the Elephant in the Room (13:14) - Intuit and ProAdvisors Relationship (15:58) - Innovations in QuickBooks Live (27:28) - Future of Accounting and Technology (33:20) - Upcoming Classes and Final Thoughts

Blake and David examine Sasan Goodarzi's apology and lukewarm reception regarding the recent controversial TurboTax ad campaign. They also take a look at Intuit's new Enterprise Suite product, which aims to compete with NetSuite and Sage Intacct by offering multi-entity accounting capabilities at a lower price point. Moving on, there's talk of Anthropic's new Claude computing capability, EY's resignation as Super Micro Computer's auditor, and Google's declining search market share in the face of AI competition.SponsorsLiveFlow - http://accountingpodcast.promo/liveflowRelay - http://accountingpodcast.promo/relayCloud Accountant Staffing - http://accountingpodcast.promo/casChapters(00:41) - Intuit Connect Recap (01:37) - Intuit CEO's Apology (09:32) - Intuit's Market Strategy (15:45) - Intuit Enterprise Suite Demo (30:00) - QuickBooks New Features (36:32) - Upcoming AI Webinar Announcement (37:06) - Feedback on AI Presentation (37:47) - The Future of Tax Preparation with AI (39:34) - AI in Action: Cloud Computer Use Demo (49:46) - Fraud in Political Campaigns (52:53) - Opportunities in Small Town Tax and Bookkeeping (57:08) - EY Resigns as Super Micro Auditor (01:07:39) - Conclusion and Upcoming Events (01:07:56) - Google's Ad Revenue Threatened by AI  Show NotesEY resigns as Super Micro auditor, causes stock to fall 33%https://www.cnbc.com/2024/10/30/super-micro-auditor-resigns-after-raising-concerns-months-earlier.htmlIntuit Connect 2024: Sasan Goodarzi on AI & the Future of Accountinghttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1xzKztkuhRYIntroducing computer use, a new Claude 3.5 Sonnet, and Claude 3.5 Haikuhttps://www.anthropic.com/news/3-5-models-and-computer-use'All hell has broken loose': Inside Elon Musk's high-stakes pro-Trump door-knocking efforthttps://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2024-election/elon-musks-high-stakes-trump-door-knocking-effort-america-pac-rcna176255BDO must face AmTrust investors' fraud case after US appeals court backtrackshttps://www.reuters.com/legal/government/column-bdo-must-face-amtrust-investors-fraud-case-after-us-appeals-court-2024-11-04/Google's Grip on Search Slips as TikTok and AI Startup Mount Challengehttps://www.wsj.com/tech/online-ad-market-google-tiktok-9599d7e8Need CPE?Get CPE for listening to podcasts with Earmark: https://earmarkcpe.comSubscribe to the Earmark Podcast: https://podcast.earmarkcpe.comGet in TouchThanks for listening and the great reviews! We appreciate you! Follow and tweet @BlakeTOliver and @DavidLeary. Find us on Facebook and Instagram. If you like what you hear, please do us a favor and write a review on Apple Podcasts or Podchaser. Call us and leave a voicemail; maybe we'll play it on the show. DIAL (202) 695-1040.SponsorshipsAre you interested in sponsoring the Cloud Accounting Podcast? For details, read the prospectus.Need Accounting Conference Info? Check out our new website - accountingconferences.comLimited edition shirts, stickers, and other necessitiesTeePublic Store: http://cloudacctpod.link/merchSubscribeApple Podcasts: http://cloudacctpod.link/ApplePodcastsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheAccountingPodcastSpotify: http://cloudacctpod.link/SpotifyPodchaser: http://cloudacctpod.link/podchaserStitcher: http://cloudacctpod.link/StitcherOvercast: http://cloudacctpod.link/OvercastClassifiedsCoefficient - http://accountingpodcast.promo/coefficientexpo Client Hub - https://clienthub.app/ Forwardly - https://www.forwardly.com/Want to get the word out about your newsletter, webinar, party, Facebook group, podcast, e-book, job posting, or that fancy Excel macro you just created? Let the listeners of The Accounting Podcast know by running a classified ad. Go here to create your classified ad: https://cloudacctpod.link/RunClassifiedAdTranscriptsThe full transcript for this episode is available by clicking on the Transcript tab at the top of this page

Hector and Alicia break down the major announcements and strategic shifts revealed at the first-ever Intuit Connect conference in Las Vegas. They analyze Sasan Goodarzi's keynote message about embracing change and building the future together, while unpacking Intuit's apparent transition from a product-focused company to a comprehensive business platform. The episode covers upcoming features like the reimagined banking experience, and AI-powered improvements, while exploring what these changes mean for accounting professionals adapting to an AI-driven future.SponsorsFishbowl - https://uqb.promo/fishbowlCoefficient - https://uqb.promo/coefficientRoyalwise - http://royl.ws/uqapodcastSend your Questions/Comments (we could read/answer them on air) ask@uqapodcast.comLinks/Apps Mentioned in this episode:Lean more about Alicia's QuickBooks Training http://learn.royalwise.comCheck out Alicia's step-by-step QBO Textbooks at http://www.questivaconsultants.comIntuit's 2024 Investor Day event: https://www.youtube.com/embed/8cJ9vqr6gYg?si=C3UD7Hsxu2QMtx4rHector's App - RightTool www.righttool.appReframe 2025 Conference https://reframe2025.com/Sign up to Earmark to earn free CPE for listening to this podcasthttps://www.earmark.app/onboarding (00:00) - Welcome to the Unofficial QuickBooks Accountants Podcast (00:53) - Reflections on Intuit Connect (01:28) - Keynote Highlights: Ted Callahan and Sasan Goodarzi (05:38) - The Future of Accounting: Embracing Change (10:06) - Leadership Advice from Sasan (16:23) - New Features Announced (22:19) - AI Innovations and Enhancements (31:40) - Reimagining QuickBooks Online for Accountants (42:29) - Wrap Up and What's New with Hector and Alicia

Today's episode, well — it's a ride. I'm talking to Intuit CEO Sasan Goodarzi, who's built Intuit into a juggernaut business software company in part through a series of major acquisitions: TurboTax, MailChimp, CreditKarma, and loads more. There's a lot of good Decoder material there, and we get into it.  But it's TurboTax, and the company's tax lobbying efforts to protect it, that really drives a major narrative about Intuit, for better and worse. So you can bet I asked Sasan about all this, and it got a bit contentious. In fact, the company's chief communications officer even demanded we delete a portion of this interview over an exchange with Sasan on TurboTax. Don't worry — we don't do that here at The Verge. So expect to hear that section right up top, with the rest of the interview following after. Links: Inside TurboTax's 20-year fight to stop Americans from filing taxes for free| ProPublica TurboTax deliberately hid free file page from Google Search | ProPublica TurboTax maker Intuit spent millions in record lobbying blitz | OpenSecrets FTC: Intuit's “free” TurboTax ads misled consumers | The Verge TurboTax isn't allowed to say it's ‘free' anymore | The Verge Intuit owes you money if it made you pay for TurboTax “free” | The Verge IRS extends its Free File tax program for five more years | The Verge IRS Direct File set to expand availability in a dozen new states | IRS Mint is shutting down, and it's pushing users toward Credit Karma | The Verge Intuit Mailchimp CEO Rania Succar on Decoder | Decoder Ethics Statement | The Verge Transcript: https://www.theverge.com/e/24037861 Credits:  Decoder is a production of The Verge and part of the Vox Media Podcast Network. Our producers are Kate Cox and Nick Statt. Our editor is Callie Wright. Our supervising producer is Liam James. The Decoder music is by Breakmaster Cylinder. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week's episode of THE FINANCIAL COMMUTE, host Chris Galeski welcomes Managing Director of Investments Sasan Faiz to discuss the global stock market selloff. Here are some key takeaways from their conversation: - Tech stocks' valuations were high due to AI excitement and hype, but recent corrections highlight the importance of true diversification.-  The ISM Manufacturing Index indicates a recession in the manufacturing sector, though consumer spending, a major economic driver, remains relatively strong.-  Indicators of financial stress among consumers include low savings rates and rising credit card balances, with unemployment slightly increasing to 4.2%.- The Nikkei (a stock market index for the Tokyo Stock Exchange) saw significant drops due to the carry trade's impact and the Bank of Japan's interest rate changes.- Chris and Sasan agree investors and consumers should be aware of the ongoing volatility but avoid panicking. Market corrections are necessary for long-term market health, and these volatile times are not unprecedented or insurmountable. It is important to diversify your portfolio beyond traditional stock and bonds to build resilience, and Morton has been preparing for such volatility accordingly.  

On this week's episode of THE FINANCIAL COMMUTE, host Chris Galeski welcomes Managing Director of Investments Sasan Faiz to discuss inflation, interest rates, and monetary policy.Here are some key takeaways from their conversation:- Some people think that when inflation comes down, prices should decrease. That would be “deflation,” which is a concerning economic indicator. Inflation measures how much more expensive goods and services become over a certain period, so when inflation slows down, that means prices won't increase as much or will stay the same.- Sasan says the risk of stagflation (when inflation remains high while economic growth slows and unemployment increases) is currently high. - Because supply chain disruptions were the main driver of inflation in 2021, the Fed's attempt to slow inflation by raising rates did not have much of an effect.- The Fed might lower rates if the economy weakens significantly, but they are cautious due to the current economic stability and low unemployment.- High interest rates have made it difficult for housing development, thus keeping rents and prices high.- Sasan advises listeners to consider opportunities in private credit markets which may offer equity-like returns with better downside protection.

Dr. Sasan Haghighat was born in Germany and raised in Iran. After earning his veterinary degree, he moved to Canada and worked at an SPCA in Newmarket, Ontario and then an emergency practice in Toronto.After working for a short period in general practice, he began working at the Holistic Veterinary Clinic in Newmarket. He was certified in Acupuncture by Chi University, and trained in Postural Rehabilitation with Dr. Judith Shoemaker. He also has training in rehabilitation and Matrix Repatterning.He earned a Post Graduate Diploma in Bio-Regulatory Medicine from Bio-Medic.Dr. Haghighat took over the practice in 2010 and has grown the practice exponentially since then.Please enjoy this conversation with Dr. Sasan Haghighat as we discuss his childhood, education, holistic interests, and how he manages patients using Nutrition, Acupuncture, and Bio-Regulatory medicine.

Intuit Inc President and CEO Sasan K Goodarzi discusses it's newest revenue tools. Goodarzi talks to Bloomberg's Caroline Hyde and Tim Stenovec.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, host Zoia Kozakov shares her personal experience with elective egg freezing and interviews Dr. Fahimeh Sasan, Chief Innovation Officer and Founding Physician at KindBody. They discuss the importance of proactive fertility care, the challenges and barriers in the industry, and the need for accessibility and equity in women's health. They also provide an overview of the egg-freezing process, debunk misconceptions, and highlight the benefits of being proactive about fertility. The episode emphasizes the importance of empowering women to make choices about their bodies and the future of reproductive health.Listen for advice on:Egg freezing is a proactive and preventative approach to fertility care, allowing women to preserve their eggs for future use.Access to fertility care and egg freezing should be improved to ensure equity and empower women to make choices about their bodies.The egg-freezing process takes about two weeks, with minimal disruption to daily life and a short recovery period.KindBody is leading the way in innovation and accessibility in the fertility care industry, focusing on improving the patient experience and providing transparent pricing.Learn more:Zoia Kozakov (Host): http://www.linkedin.com/in/zoiaDr. Fahimeh Sasan (Guest): https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-fahimeh-sasan-b18408169/Women in Innovation: http://www.womenininnovation.co Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's episode of THE FINANCIAL COMMUTE, Managing Director of Investments Sasan Faiz and Wealth Advisor Mike Rudow take the stage at our 2023 Investor Symposium to discuss artificial intelligence and its potential.Although the adoption of AI has been relatively effortless for individuals, it may not be so on a larger enterprise scale. This is because organizations may experience initial productivity dips and will have to teach their workforce new skills when integrating AI. AI will ultimately produce more efficient systems for most companies, but the initial cost of time and money may discourage them from adopting AI as quickly as individuals. Mike and Sasan agree healthcare and education will be heavily improved by AI. Artificial intelligence can help enhance curriculums, provide data analytics for educators, and improve accessibility for disabled/neurodivergent students. In the health industry, we may be able to bring AI-powered tools to countries where medical facilities are limited, use AI to accelerate drug discovery, diagnoses, genomic sciences, and provide telehealth services. Some risks AI may present are job displacement, bias in data, privacy/security, ethical dilemmas, regulations, and more. As AI continues to develop, we must ensure it is used responsibly. 

In today's episode of THE FINANCIAL COMMUTE, host Chris Galeski invites Managing Director of Investments Sasan Faiz to discuss the current economic landscape.The global economy is uncertain due to the war happening in the Middle East, rising interest rates driven by the Fed's efforts to lower inflation, and the dysfunction in the U.S. Congress related to budget resolutions. The 10-year U.S. Treasury yield reaching a 16-year high of 5% also magnifies the risk that the higher rates environment poses to the economy. Furthermore, U.S. consumers and corporations are facing higher borrowing costs, which dampens economic activity. According to Sasan, earnings expectations for mega-cap companies may already be priced into the market, with interest rates and geopolitical factors acting as the main forces driving current market dynamics. He encourages listeners to diversify their portfolios and consider gold amid this uncertain environment. Private credit and lending strategies may also be attractive as they offer potential returns comparable to equities.  Disclosure: Information presented herein is for discussion and illustrative purposes only. The views and opinions expressed by the speakers are as of the date of the recording and are subject to change. These views are not intended as a recommendation to buy or sell any securities, and should not be relied on as financial, tax or legal advice. You should consult with your financial, legal, and tax professionals before implementing any transactions and/or strategies concerning your finances.

In this episode of THE FINANCIAL COMMUTE, host Chris Galeski invites Managing Director of Investment Sasan Faiz to discuss Q3 and how investors can try to protect themselves in unpredictable market conditions.  Q3 saw a struggling market with the S&P 500 down 3.2% and MSCI EAFE down 4%. Bonds have also faced challenges as they were down 3.2% for the quarter and 1.2% for the year. This is because higher interest rates have had a negative impact on equities and bonds. Sasan and Chris agree that investors should consider adding gold to their diversified portfolios to try shielding themselves against these volatile market conditions. Gold has historically maintained its value and is viewed as a hedge against inflation. Costco has been selling one-ounce gold bars online that sell out within hours even though members are limited to two per order, so demand has clearly been increasing as people realize inflation is rising and the dollar is depreciating.   Disclosure: Information presented herein is for discussion and illustrative purposes only. The views and opinions expressed by the speakers are as of the date of the recording and are subject to change. These views are not intended as a recommendation to buy or sell any securities, and should not be relied on as financial, tax or legal advice. You should consult with your financial, legal, and tax professionals before implementing any transactions and/or strategies concerning your finances. 

On this episode of THE FINANCIAL COMMUTE, Wealth Advisor Mike Rudow steps in for Chris Galeski and invites Managing Director of Investments Sasan Faiz to discuss China's economy. China's economy has been growing at a high rate of almost double digits or high single digits for the past 20-25 years, mainly driven by investment and infrastructure projects. However, now that China has reached late-stage urbanization, their economic growth is slowing due to several headwinds like high unemployment rates, government debt and a smaller population of young people. As China decelerates, Sasan suspects the next emerging economy that will dominate the global market is India. They have a well-educated, young population that is quickly growing. Furthermore, Sasan says the Indian government wants to create an environment that is pro-business, which China has not always fostered. Finally, as an investor, considering a well-diversified portfolio with a focus on global opportunities, particularly in natural resources, can be a prudent strategy given the macro factors of globalization and decarbonization. Disclosure: Information presented herein is for discussion and illustrative purposes only. The views and opinions expressed by the speakers are as of the date of the recording and are subject to change. These views are not intended as a recommendation to buy or sell any securities, and should not be relied on as financial, tax or legal advice. You should consult with your financial, legal, and tax professionals before implementing any transactions and/or strategies concerning your finances.

On this episode of THE FINANCIAL COMMUTE, host Chris Galeski invites Managing Director of Investments Sasan Faiz to discuss trends and headlines that have set the landscape for the first half of 2023.  Although there have been slowdowns in some areas of the economy, the S&P 500 is up almost 17% for the year. However, Sasan says the S&P's growth is not as steep as it looks and is mostly due to a handful of companies that are up almost 58% for the year, like Apple, NVIDIA, Tesla, Google, Microsoft, etc. Most other S&P 500 companies are only up around 5%. Furthermore, Chris notes that rising interest rates have created competition for stocks since investors can now get a safe, reasonable return by investing in some fixed income or U.S. Treasuries at around 5%. Sasan agrees and highlights our focus on private lending as regional and smaller banks pull back, creating more opportunities for creative/flexible financing to be handled privately. Chris and Sasan also expect the commercial real estate sector to face challenges but see potential in multifamily apartments and opportunities for private real estate managers to capitalize on dislocations in the commercial real estate market.Finally, Chris and Sasan discuss the importance of diversification and highlight the potential in the commodities and natural resources sector due to factors like globalization and decarbonization. They also encourage listeners to actively manage and diversify their portfolios as the financial landscape continues to evolve. Disclosure: Information presented herein is for discussion and illustrative purposes only. The views and opinions expressed by the speakers are as of the date of the recording and are subject to change. These views are not intended as a recommendation to buy or sell any securities, and should not be relied on as financial, tax or legal advice. You should consult with your financial, legal, and tax professionals before implementing any transactions and/or strategies concerning your finances. 

On this episode of THE FINANCIAL COMMUTE, host Chris Galeski invites Managing Director of Investments Sasan Faiz to discuss current trends and investment opportunities. Sasan believes there are many growth opportunities in credit and there may be higher return in credit than equities. Even though the stock market is up nine percent, only a handful of companies are driving the market upwards like Microsoft, Apple, NVIDIA, etc. If inflation and deglobalization continue and prices increase, companies' profits will shrink unless they pass costs down onto their consumers. Eventually, Americans will not be able to buy as many goods and services as before, thereby negatively impacting the stock market. Sasan also says we are becoming more involved in private credit right now because of the regional bank crisis. Since banks have been pulling back, there are more opportunities for investors in private lending. Another current macrotrend is decarbonization (the shift to renewable energy) which may bring more investment opportunities in natural resources. Sasan recommends listeners to consider researching companies in the mining, extraction, and processing of natural resources. Another trend that is happening is with capital expenditure cycles- in the past, when commodity cycles boomed, companies would generally invest to take advantage of higher prices. This cycle has been different, though. Companies are fiscally prudent right now and are returning capital to shareholders.Disclosure:Information presented herein is for discussion and illustrative purposes only. The views and opinions expressed by the speakers are as of the date of the recording and are subject to change. These views are not intended as a recommendation to buy or sell any securities, and should not be relied on as financial, tax or legal advice. You should consult with your financial, legal, and tax professionals before implementing any transactions and/or strategies concerning your finances.

As tax season hits its peak, and Intuit's (NASDAQ:INTU) 100 million customers scramble to meet deadlines across the globe, the company is rebooting itself to leverage technologies that will make it easier. After a Core Reboot was initiated four years ago, they began to focus on building the next-generation AI enabled capabilities—transitioning from customers doing most of the work to an AI generative platform that does work for customers. They seem to be hitting on the big three cylinders I look for in smart growth/innovation BBB Reboots: Building (R&D) their own new tech./capabilities, Buying (acquiring), Borrowing (partnering). Leading that charge is Intuit's CEO, Sasan Goodarzi. With all the hype about leveraging generative AI, like Open AI's ChatGPT, many companies—even Google and Facebook—are frantically scrambling to deploy it before it disrupts them. Since Sassan and his team were already on a mission to build an AI expert driven platform, they were ready for the coming data revolution. Sasan joined me for an episode of the Reboot Chronicles to take an inside look at how they have developed their growth and innovation roadmaps—and how it may position them strategically in a Crypto/Web3 world. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rebootchronicles/message

Why have natural gas prices soared so high in California? On today's episode of THE FINANCIAL COMMUTE, host Chris Galeski invites Managing Director of Investments Sasan Faiz to answer this question so many Californians are concerned about. This winter has been colder than usual in California, causing the demand for natural gas to increase. California gets most of its natural gas from other states like Texas, and supplies have been constrained there due to pipeline maintenance. High demand and low supply generally cause prices to skyrocket. Will prices continue to increase? Sasan expects energy prices to swell going forward as China opens up and uses more energy. There have also been less investments in new rigs for oil and gas, causing decreased capital expenditure and limited supply. Heightened prices may not be exclusive to natural gas, as Sasan says inflation in general will continue to climb due to deglobalization and the transition from traditional to renewable energy. There will be more demand for industrial metals than before, leading to higher commodity prices and an inflationary regime. To invest against this environment of high inflation, Sasan advises investors to consider focusing on private credit with floating interest rates and natural resources/industrial metals.Disclosure: Information presented herein is for discussion and illustrative purposes only. The views and opinions expressed by the speakers are as of the date of the recording and are subject to change. These views are not intended as a recommendation to buy or sell any securities, and should not be relied on as financial, tax or legal advice. You should consult with your financial, legal, and tax professionals before implementing any transactions and/or strategies concerning your finances.

Omnipresent magic. Religiously sanctioned inbreeding. Extreme decadence. Lots of war elephants. A royal family that commits genocide on itself. Welcome to the world of Sasan.

Sony Alpha Photographers Podcast host Tony Gale chats with wildlife photographer and Sony Europe Imaging Creator Sasan Amir. They chat about how Sasan got started with photography, his wildlife work, his go-to camera and more. You can see his work on his website wildlife.global and on Instagram @sasan__san The Sony Alpha Photographers Podcast is part of the Alpha Universe Podcast Network. See more at alphauniverse.com.

Medieval Arabic sources are full of references to the Banu Sasan (Sons of Sasan) and the Ghuraba' (Strangers), an enigmatic but captivating group who begged, told fortunes, trained animals, and practiced medicine throughout the Islamic world from the mid-7th century onwards. These groups constitute peoples who would later come to be known as the Roma. Although they both produced their own texts and were written about by outsiders, relatively little scholarship has been conducted into the Roma in the Middle East. In this episode, Dr. Kristina Richardson joins me to talk about her new book Roma in the Medieval Islamic World: Literacy, Culture, and Migration (Bloomsbury Publishing, 2021). Drawing on a wide variety of literary and archaeological evidence to illuminate the practices, languages, and lived experiences of the Roma in the Middle Ages, Dr. Richardson's book argues for a central role of the Roma in medieval culture and society. We discuss nomadism and mobility among the medieval Roma, their literary and artistic outputs, languages, trades, relationships with outsiders, and contemporary issues affecting the study of the Roma in the Middle East today. Music in this episode: Desert City by Kevin MacLeod. License. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Medieval Arabic sources are full of references to the Banu Sasan (Sons of Sasan) and the Ghuraba' (Strangers), an enigmatic but captivating group who begged, told fortunes, trained animals, and practiced medicine throughout the Islamic world from the mid-7th century onwards. These groups constitute peoples who would later come to be known as the Roma. Although they both produced their own texts and were written about by outsiders, relatively little scholarship has been conducted into the Roma in the Middle East. In this episode, Dr. Kristina Richardson joins me to talk about her new book Roma in the Medieval Islamic World: Literacy, Culture, and Migration (Bloomsbury Publishing, 2021). Drawing on a wide variety of literary and archaeological evidence to illuminate the practices, languages, and lived experiences of the Roma in the Middle Ages, Dr. Richardson's book argues for a central role of the Roma in medieval culture and society. We discuss nomadism and mobility among the medieval Roma, their literary and artistic outputs, languages, trades, relationships with outsiders, and contemporary issues affecting the study of the Roma in the Middle East today. Music in this episode: Desert City by Kevin MacLeod. License. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/history

Medieval Arabic sources are full of references to the Banu Sasan (Sons of Sasan) and the Ghuraba' (Strangers), an enigmatic but captivating group who begged, told fortunes, trained animals, and practiced medicine throughout the Islamic world from the mid-7th century onwards. These groups constitute peoples who would later come to be known as the Roma. Although they both produced their own texts and were written about by outsiders, relatively little scholarship has been conducted into the Roma in the Middle East. In this episode, Dr. Kristina Richardson joins me to talk about her new book Roma in the Medieval Islamic World: Literacy, Culture, and Migration (Bloomsbury Publishing, 2021). Drawing on a wide variety of literary and archaeological evidence to illuminate the practices, languages, and lived experiences of the Roma in the Middle Ages, Dr. Richardson's book argues for a central role of the Roma in medieval culture and society. We discuss nomadism and mobility among the medieval Roma, their literary and artistic outputs, languages, trades, relationships with outsiders, and contemporary issues affecting the study of the Roma in the Middle East today. Music in this episode: Desert City by Kevin MacLeod. License. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/islamic-studies

Medieval Arabic sources are full of references to the Banu Sasan (Sons of Sasan) and the Ghuraba' (Strangers), an enigmatic but captivating group who begged, told fortunes, trained animals, and practiced medicine throughout the Islamic world from the mid-7th century onwards. These groups constitute peoples who would later come to be known as the Roma. Although they both produced their own texts and were written about by outsiders, relatively little scholarship has been conducted into the Roma in the Middle East. In this episode, Dr. Kristina Richardson joins me to talk about her new book Roma in the Medieval Islamic World: Literacy, Culture, and Migration (Bloomsbury Publishing, 2021). Drawing on a wide variety of literary and archaeological evidence to illuminate the practices, languages, and lived experiences of the Roma in the Middle Ages, Dr. Richardson's book argues for a central role of the Roma in medieval culture and society. We discuss nomadism and mobility among the medieval Roma, their literary and artistic outputs, languages, trades, relationships with outsiders, and contemporary issues affecting the study of the Roma in the Middle East today. Music in this episode: Desert City by Kevin MacLeod. License. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Medieval Arabic sources are full of references to the Banu Sasan (Sons of Sasan) and the Ghuraba' (Strangers), an enigmatic but captivating group who begged, told fortunes, trained animals, and practiced medicine throughout the Islamic world from the mid-7th century onwards. These groups constitute peoples who would later come to be known as the Roma. Although they both produced their own texts and were written about by outsiders, relatively little scholarship has been conducted into the Roma in the Middle East. In this episode, Dr. Kristina Richardson joins me to talk about her new book Roma in the Medieval Islamic World: Literacy, Culture, and Migration (Bloomsbury Publishing, 2021). Drawing on a wide variety of literary and archaeological evidence to illuminate the practices, languages, and lived experiences of the Roma in the Middle Ages, Dr. Richardson's book argues for a central role of the Roma in medieval culture and society. We discuss nomadism and mobility among the medieval Roma, their literary and artistic outputs, languages, trades, relationships with outsiders, and contemporary issues affecting the study of the Roma in the Middle East today. Music in this episode: Desert City by Kevin MacLeod. License. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/middle-eastern-studies

Medieval Arabic sources are full of references to the Banu Sasan (Sons of Sasan) and the Ghuraba' (Strangers), an enigmatic but captivating group who begged, told fortunes, trained animals, and practiced medicine throughout the Islamic world from the mid-7th century onwards. These groups constitute peoples who would later come to be known as the Roma. Although they both produced their own texts and were written about by outsiders, relatively little scholarship has been conducted into the Roma in the Middle East. In this episode, Dr. Kristina Richardson joins me to talk about her new book Roma in the Medieval Islamic World: Literacy, Culture, and Migration (Bloomsbury Publishing, 2021). Drawing on a wide variety of literary and archaeological evidence to illuminate the practices, languages, and lived experiences of the Roma in the Middle Ages, Dr. Richardson's book argues for a central role of the Roma in medieval culture and society. We discuss nomadism and mobility among the medieval Roma, their literary and artistic outputs, languages, trades, relationships with outsiders, and contemporary issues affecting the study of the Roma in the Middle East today. Music in this episode: Desert City by Kevin MacLeod. License. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bu video 10/04/2016 tarihinde yayınlanan “Meşru Siyaset ve Makyavelist Politikacılar” isimli bamtelinden alınmıştır. Tamamı burada: https://www.herkul.org/bamteli/bamtel... Raşit Halifeler ve onların yolunda yürüyenler meşru siyaseti temsil etmiş ve Makyavelizm'e asla başvurmamışlardır. *Siyaset; taht-ı tasarrufta olan şeyleri idare etme, düzene koyma, ahenk içinde götürme.. farklılıklardan bir bütünlük meydana getirme, onlardan bir dantela gibi bir hayat örgüleme.. şahısları ve hadiseleri doğru okuyup doğru değerlendirme sayesinde gayr-ı mütecanis şeyleri bir araya getirip bir vahdet ruhu ortaya koyma demektir. Siyaset; sağlam idare etme, yönetimi ahenk içinde götürme demektir; problemsiz, ayrıştırmadan, kendini öne sürmeden, her şeyi kendi arzu ve isteklerine bağlamadan; umumun hissiyatını ve farklı insanlar arasında nasıl bir birlik ruhu teessüs ettirilebileceğini nazar-ı itibara alarak işi götürme demektir. *Siyasetin Allah'çasını, Peygamber'cesini Hulefa-i Râşidîn efendilerimiz uyguladılar. Hazreti Ebu Bekir, Hazreti Ömer, Hazreti Osman ve Hazreti Ali (radıyallahu anhüm ecmaîn) efendilerimizden sonra mesele izafiliğe ve nisbîliğe düştü; onun ikide birini, üçte birini, dörtte birini, beşte birini ortaya koyanlar oldu. O ilklere, bir asır sonra yaşayan Ömer b. Abdülaziz çok yaklaştı; onun için bazıları onu Raşit Halifeler'in beşincisi olarak sayarlar. Daha sonraki devirlerde de belki Abbasilerden Mehdî, Hadi ve Harun Reşit gibi kimseler onlara bir ölçüde yaklaştılar. Aynı hususu Selçuklular için de düşünebilirsiniz. Selahaddin için de düşünebilirsiniz. Devlet-i Âliye'de bir kısım rical-i devlet için de düşünebilirsiniz. *Siyasetin namuslusunu, dünya ve ukbâda sorgulanmaya maruz kalmayanını yaşayanlar onlardır. İnandıkları gibi yaşamışlar ve yaşadıklarını çevrelerine aksettirmişler. Meşru yaşamışlar, meşruiyetin dışına çıkmamışlar. En büyük problemleri bile hallederken kat'iyen Makyavelizm'e başvurmamışlar. Hep meşru.. meşru.. meşru… “Bana tahsis ettiğiniz maaş bazı günler fazla geldi. Bunu harcamaktan Allah'a karşı hayâ ettim!” Diyen Halife *Fahr-i Kâinat Efendimiz (sallallâhu aleyhi ve sellem) ruhunun ufkuna yürüdüğünde sayıları (bazı kaynaklarda yüz bin oldukları nakledilse de) otuz-kırk bini geçmeyen sahabe-i kiram efendilerimiz, o dönemin iki süper gücü olan Bizans ve Sasanî'nin hakkından gelmiş, devletler muvazenesinde önemli bir yere oturmuş ve dünyaya yeni bir nizam vermişlerdi. Üstelik onlar, her birisi bugünkü PKK'nın üç-dört katı büyüklüğündeki on bir tane irtidat hâdisesinin üstesinden gelmişlerdi. Hazreti Ebû Bekir (radıyallâhu anh), iki buçuk seneye varmayan hilâfeti döneminde, bütün bu fitneleri bastırmış ve asayişi temin etmişti. Bununla beraber, o yüce kamet nazarlarını hep ahirete yoğunlaştırmış; insanlardan bir insan olarak yaşamış; hele asla meşruiyetten ayrılmamış ve helal rızık konusunda da adeta kılı kırk yarmıştı.

#hocaefendi #fethullahgulen #mizan Bu video 10/04/2016 tarihinde yayınlanan “Meşru Siyaset ve Makyavelist Politikacılar” isimli bamtelinden alınmıştır. Tamamı burada: https://www.herkul.org/bamteli/bamtel... Raşit Halifeler ve onların yolunda yürüyenler meşru siyaseti temsil etmiş ve Makyavelizm'e asla başvurmamışlardır. *Siyaset; taht-ı tasarrufta olan şeyleri idare etme, düzene koyma, ahenk içinde götürme.. farklılıklardan bir bütünlük meydana getirme, onlardan bir dantela gibi bir hayat örgüleme.. şahısları ve hadiseleri doğru okuyup doğru değerlendirme sayesinde gayr-ı mütecanis şeyleri bir araya getirip bir vahdet ruhu ortaya koyma demektir. Siyaset; sağlam idare etme, yönetimi ahenk içinde götürme demektir; problemsiz, ayrıştırmadan, kendini öne sürmeden, her şeyi kendi arzu ve isteklerine bağlamadan; umumun hissiyatını ve farklı insanlar arasında nasıl bir birlik ruhu teessüs ettirilebileceğini nazar-ı itibara alarak işi götürme demektir. *Siyasetin Allah'çasını, Peygamber'cesini Hulefa-i Râşidîn efendilerimiz uyguladılar. Hazreti Ebu Bekir, Hazreti Ömer, Hazreti Osman ve Hazreti Ali (radıyallahu anhüm ecmaîn) efendilerimizden sonra mesele izafiliğe ve nisbîliğe düştü; onun ikide birini, üçte birini, dörtte birini, beşte birini ortaya koyanlar oldu. O ilklere, bir asır sonra yaşayan Ömer b. Abdülaziz çok yaklaştı; onun için bazıları onu Raşit Halifeler'in beşincisi olarak sayarlar. Daha sonraki devirlerde de belki Abbasilerden Mehdî, Hadi ve Harun Reşit gibi kimseler onlara bir ölçüde yaklaştılar. Aynı hususu Selçuklular için de düşünebilirsiniz. Selahaddin için de düşünebilirsiniz. Devlet-i Âliye'de bir kısım rical-i devlet için de düşünebilirsiniz. *Siyasetin namuslusunu, dünya ve ukbâda sorgulanmaya maruz kalmayanını yaşayanlar onlardır. İnandıkları gibi yaşamışlar ve yaşadıklarını çevrelerine aksettirmişler. Meşru yaşamışlar, meşruiyetin dışına çıkmamışlar. En büyük problemleri bile hallederken kat'iyen Makyavelizm'e başvurmamışlar. Hep meşru.. meşru.. meşru… “Bana tahsis ettiğiniz maaş bazı günler fazla geldi. Bunu harcamaktan Allah'a karşı hayâ ettim!” Diyen Halife *Fahr-i Kâinat Efendimiz (sallallâhu aleyhi ve sellem) ruhunun ufkuna yürüdüğünde sayıları (bazı kaynaklarda yüz bin oldukları nakledilse de) otuz-kırk bini geçmeyen sahabe-i kiram efendilerimiz, o dönemin iki süper gücü olan Bizans ve Sasanî'nin hakkından gelmiş, devletler muvazenesinde önemli bir yere oturmuş ve dünyaya yeni bir nizam vermişlerdi. Üstelik onlar, her birisi bugünkü PKK'nın üç-dört katı büyüklüğündeki on bir tane irtidat hâdisesinin üstesinden gelmişlerdi. Hazreti Ebû Bekir (radıyallâhu anh), iki buçuk seneye varmayan hilâfeti döneminde, bütün bu fitneleri bastırmış ve asayişi temin etmişti. Bununla beraber, o yüce kamet nazarlarını hep ahirete yoğunlaştırmış; insanlardan bir insan olarak yaşamış; hele asla meşruiyetten ayrılmamış ve helal rızık konusunda da adeta kılı kırk yarmıştı. *Hazreti Ebû Bekir (radıyallahu anh) halife seçildikten sonra da komşularının koyunlarını sağarak geçimini sağlamaya devam etmişti. Bir müddet sonra, önde gelen sahabe efendilerimizin ısrarları üzerine, bütün zamanını Müslümanların ihtiyaçlarına ayırabilmek için cüz'î bir maaşa razı olup koyun sağmaktan vazgeçmişti. Hizmetine mukabil maaş almak ona çok ağır gelmesine rağmen devlet işlerini aksatmamak için buna katlanmıştı. Bununla beraber, kendisine takdir edilen parayı kullanırken elleri titrerdi.

Bu video 10/04/2016 tarihinde yayınlanan “Meşru Siyaset ve Makyavelist Politikacılar” isimli bamtelinden alınmıştır. Tamamı burada: https://www.herkul.org/bamteli/bamtel... Raşit Halifeler ve onların yolunda yürüyenler meşru siyaseti temsil etmiş ve Makyavelizm'e asla başvurmamışlardır. *Siyaset; taht-ı tasarrufta olan şeyleri idare etme, düzene koyma, ahenk içinde götürme.. farklılıklardan bir bütünlük meydana getirme, onlardan bir dantela gibi bir hayat örgüleme.. şahısları ve hadiseleri doğru okuyup doğru değerlendirme sayesinde gayr-ı mütecanis şeyleri bir araya getirip bir vahdet ruhu ortaya koyma demektir. Siyaset; sağlam idare etme, yönetimi ahenk içinde götürme demektir; problemsiz, ayrıştırmadan, kendini öne sürmeden, her şeyi kendi arzu ve isteklerine bağlamadan; umumun hissiyatını ve farklı insanlar arasında nasıl bir birlik ruhu teessüs ettirilebileceğini nazar-ı itibara alarak işi götürme demektir. *Siyasetin Allah'çasını, Peygamber'cesini Hulefa-i Râşidîn efendilerimiz uyguladılar. Hazreti Ebu Bekir, Hazreti Ömer, Hazreti Osman ve Hazreti Ali (radıyallahu anhüm ecmaîn) efendilerimizden sonra mesele izafiliğe ve nisbîliğe düştü; onun ikide birini, üçte birini, dörtte birini, beşte birini ortaya koyanlar oldu. O ilklere, bir asır sonra yaşayan Ömer b. Abdülaziz çok yaklaştı; onun için bazıları onu Raşit Halifeler'in beşincisi olarak sayarlar. Daha sonraki devirlerde de belki Abbasilerden Mehdî, Hadi ve Harun Reşit gibi kimseler onlara bir ölçüde yaklaştılar. Aynı hususu Selçuklular için de düşünebilirsiniz. Selahaddin için de düşünebilirsiniz. Devlet-i Âliye'de bir kısım rical-i devlet için de düşünebilirsiniz. *Siyasetin namuslusunu, dünya ve ukbâda sorgulanmaya maruz kalmayanını yaşayanlar onlardır. İnandıkları gibi yaşamışlar ve yaşadıklarını çevrelerine aksettirmişler. Meşru yaşamışlar, meşruiyetin dışına çıkmamışlar. En büyük problemleri bile hallederken kat'iyen Makyavelizm'e başvurmamışlar. Hep meşru.. meşru.. meşru… “Bana tahsis ettiğiniz maaş bazı günler fazla geldi. Bunu harcamaktan Allah'a karşı hayâ ettim!” Diyen Halife *Fahr-i Kâinat Efendimiz (sallallâhu aleyhi ve sellem) ruhunun ufkuna yürüdüğünde sayıları (bazı kaynaklarda yüz bin oldukları nakledilse de) otuz-kırk bini geçmeyen sahabe-i kiram efendilerimiz, o dönemin iki süper gücü olan Bizans ve Sasanî'nin hakkından gelmiş, devletler muvazenesinde önemli bir yere oturmuş ve dünyaya yeni bir nizam vermişlerdi. Üstelik onlar, her birisi bugünkü PKK'nın üç-dört katı büyüklüğündeki on bir tane irtidat hâdisesinin üstesinden gelmişlerdi. Hazreti Ebû Bekir (radıyallâhu anh), iki buçuk seneye varmayan hilâfeti döneminde, bütün bu fitneleri bastırmış ve asayişi temin etmişti. Bununla beraber, o yüce kamet nazarlarını hep ahirete yoğunlaştırmış; insanlardan bir insan olarak yaşamış; hele asla meşruiyetten ayrılmamış ve helal rızık konusunda da adeta kılı kırk yarmıştı.

Bu video 10/04/2016 tarihinde yayınlanan “Meşru Siyaset ve Makyavelist Politikacılar” isimli bamtelinden alınmıştır. Tamamı burada: https://www.herkul.org/bamteli/bamtel... Raşit Halifeler ve onların yolunda yürüyenler meşru siyaseti temsil etmiş ve Makyavelizm'e asla başvurmamışlardır. *Siyaset; taht-ı tasarrufta olan şeyleri idare etme, düzene koyma, ahenk içinde götürme.. farklılıklardan bir bütünlük meydana getirme, onlardan bir dantela gibi bir hayat örgüleme.. şahısları ve hadiseleri doğru okuyup doğru değerlendirme sayesinde gayr-ı mütecanis şeyleri bir araya getirip bir vahdet ruhu ortaya koyma demektir. Siyaset; sağlam idare etme, yönetimi ahenk içinde götürme demektir; problemsiz, ayrıştırmadan, kendini öne sürmeden, her şeyi kendi arzu ve isteklerine bağlamadan; umumun hissiyatını ve farklı insanlar arasında nasıl bir birlik ruhu teessüs ettirilebileceğini nazar-ı itibara alarak işi götürme demektir. *Siyasetin Allah'çasını, Peygamber'cesini Hulefa-i Râşidîn efendilerimiz uyguladılar. Hazreti Ebu Bekir, Hazreti Ömer, Hazreti Osman ve Hazreti Ali (radıyallahu anhüm ecmaîn) efendilerimizden sonra mesele izafiliğe ve nisbîliğe düştü; onun ikide birini, üçte birini, dörtte birini, beşte birini ortaya koyanlar oldu. O ilklere, bir asır sonra yaşayan Ömer b. Abdülaziz çok yaklaştı; onun için bazıları onu Raşit Halifeler'in beşincisi olarak sayarlar. Daha sonraki devirlerde de belki Abbasilerden Mehdî, Hadi ve Harun Reşit gibi kimseler onlara bir ölçüde yaklaştılar. Aynı hususu Selçuklular için de düşünebilirsiniz. Selahaddin için de düşünebilirsiniz. Devlet-i Âliye'de bir kısım rical-i devlet için de düşünebilirsiniz. *Siyasetin namuslusunu, dünya ve ukbâda sorgulanmaya maruz kalmayanını yaşayanlar onlardır. İnandıkları gibi yaşamışlar ve yaşadıklarını çevrelerine aksettirmişler. Meşru yaşamışlar, meşruiyetin dışına çıkmamışlar. En büyük problemleri bile hallederken kat'iyen Makyavelizm'e başvurmamışlar. Hep meşru.. meşru.. meşru… “Bana tahsis ettiğiniz maaş bazı günler fazla geldi. Bunu harcamaktan Allah'a karşı hayâ ettim!” Diyen Halife *Fahr-i Kâinat Efendimiz (sallallâhu aleyhi ve sellem) ruhunun ufkuna yürüdüğünde sayıları (bazı kaynaklarda yüz bin oldukları nakledilse de) otuz-kırk bini geçmeyen sahabe-i kiram efendilerimiz, o dönemin iki süper gücü olan Bizans ve Sasanî'nin hakkından gelmiş, devletler muvazenesinde önemli bir yere oturmuş ve dünyaya yeni bir nizam vermişlerdi. Üstelik onlar, her birisi bugünkü PKK'nın üç-dört katı büyüklüğündeki on bir tane irtidat hâdisesinin üstesinden gelmişlerdi. Hazreti Ebû Bekir (radıyallâhu anh), iki buçuk seneye varmayan hilâfeti döneminde, bütün bu fitneleri bastırmış ve asayişi temin etmişti. Bununla beraber, o yüce kamet nazarlarını hep ahirete yoğunlaştırmış; insanlardan bir insan olarak yaşamış; hele asla meşruiyetten ayrılmamış ve helal rızık konusunda da adeta kılı kırk yarmıştı. *Hazreti Ebû Bekir (radıyallahu anh) halife seçildikten sonra da komşularının koyunlarını sağarak geçimini sağlamaya devam etmişti. Bir müddet sonra, önde gelen sahabe efendilerimizin ısrarları üzerine, bütün zamanını Müslümanların ihtiyaçlarına ayırabilmek için cüz'î bir maaşa razı olup koyun sağmaktan vazgeçmişti. Hizmetine mukabil maaş almak ona çok ağır gelmesine rağmen devlet işlerini aksatmamak için buna katlanmıştı. Bununla beraber, kendisine takdir edilen parayı kullanırken elleri titrerdi.

 Headlines from the week of December 28, 2022    - Winter Solstice brings snow to the islands    - After three decades of coaching, Sasan retires    - San Juan County launches 'Text-to-911' for emergency response    - plus excerpts from the Sheriff's Log

Our anchors begin today's show with ServiceNow CEO Bill McDermott sharing his outlook for software as we kick off day three of Cloud Week, and CNBC's Dom Chu breaks down the Street's expectations ahead of Fed Chair Jerome Powell's speech on the economy this afternoon. Then, HPE CEO Antonio Neri breaks down the enterprise edge-to-cloud company's Q4 results, and Intuit CEO Sasan Goodarzi joins after delivering stronger-than-expected earnings. Next, our Julia Boorstin reports on Disney buying Major League Baseball's remaining stake in streaming firm BAMTech, and CNBC's Diana Olick covers Airbnb partnering with several major landlords to allow tenants to list their apartments. Later, CNBC's Kate Rooney covers the shutdown of crypto exchange Bitfront, and CNBC's Seema Mody looks at the impact of Covid lockdown protests in China on the broader markets.

In this month's episode, "Christ in the Digital Age," we speak with Reverend Sasan Tavassoli, a pastor for our Mohabat Virtual Church and a close ministry partner. Rev. Sasan shares his deep insight on how the Western church can fulfill the Great Commission through technology. Is there a place for a Christ-centered theology in media and technology? How can we be IN the world but not OF the world when it comes to the realm of technology? What would you say is the biggest challenge when using media to evangelize to non-believers? All answered here, on IMPACT 32! Welcome back to Heart4Iran's podcast, IMPACT32, named after the latitude and longitude of Iran where our mission all began. This podcast will bring you the powerful insight on the underground church movement and persecution happening in Iran + Afghanistan– all within 20 minutes! Each month will feature a new episode with one of our partners who shares the same calling and heart for this mission as we do. WANT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE CHRISTIAN MOVEMENT HAPPENING IN IRAN AND BEYOND? Visit our website at www.heart4iran.com or reach out via email at info@heart4iran.com.

Our anchors begin today's show with CNBC's Lauren Thomas sharing new reporting on Peloton's deal to sell equipment and apparel on Amazon, and “Margins” Editor Ranjan Roy discusses Tesla's 3-for-1 stock split after the close. Then, Intuit CEO Sasan Goodarzi breaks down the financial software firm's latest earnings beat, and our Julia Boorstin offers a look ahead to TikTok's potential impact on elections and holiday advertising. Next, we stick with TikTok as Bernstein analyst Mark Shmulik weighs in on whether the platform has ruined the internet. Later, data management company Cohesity CEO Sanjay Poonen takes a deep dive into several cloud names posting Q2 results this afternoon.

Our anchors begin today's show hunting for value amid volatility in tech with Destination Wealth Management CEO and Founder Michael Yoshikami, and our Julia Boorstin previews today's shareholder meetings from Meta and Twitter. Then, Breyer Capital Founder and CEO Jim Breyer shares his investment outlook in an interview from the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. Next, Intuit CEO Sasan Goodarzi joins after the financial software provider posted an earnings beat with strong guidance, and CNBC's Kate Rooney reports on venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz raising $4.5 billion to spend on crypto and blockchain start-ups. MoffettNathanson analyst Lisa Ellis also explains why she cut her price target on crypto exchange Coinbase. Later, CNBC's Kristina Partsinevelos glances ahead to chipmaker Nvidia's results after the bell, and CNBC's Frank Holland offers insight on what to expect from cloud computing firm Snowflake's earnings.

IoT databases are different from general databases. Really? That was a surprise to me. To understand the difference, I invited Sasan Montaseri, the founder of ITTIA to join me on this week's Embedded Executives podcast. Sasan has a lot of insight into this technology, particularly with respect to how you need to secure that database.

Testimonies of Vida, Sasan, and Parisa who are believers in the underground church. Underground House Calls is a part of "Go and Do," a ministry equipping believers to help their fellow believers in persecuted countries. More information can be found at: http://www.faithisidentity.com

About our guest:  Sasan Zamani is Office Managing Partner at Frazier & Deeter's Nashville office. He serves clients in a variety of industries, specifically healthcare, technology, private equity, manufacturing & distribution and professional services. Sasan focuses his practice on Corporate Tax, ASC 740, Consolidated Corporate and Multi-State tax compliance, Transaction Advisory Services, Income Tax, Partnership Tax and State & Local Tax.When Sasan joined Frazier & Deeter in 2007, he started in the Atlanta office. In 2014, he moved to Nashville to assist in expanding the firm's footprint. He is responsible for the preparation and review of his clients' federal and multi-state income tax filings, income tax provisions (ASC 740) and accounting for uncertain tax positions. As a leader in our tax group, Sasan specializes in providing income tax planning and transaction advisory services to his clients. He is a member of the firm's healthcare industry group and technology industry group.