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Wei-Li Shao on Omada's IPO & the Rapidly Evolving GLP-1 Market Wei-Li Shao returns to talk about Omada Health's IPO, the rapidly evolving landscape of GLP-1 therapies, market complexities associated with AI-driven innovation, and what it all tells us about consumer behaviors.  All that, plus the Flava of the Week comparing funding trends from Rock Health and Fitt Insider's latest reports. Where are checks being written for digital health, and what parallels are we seeing in the greater wellness landscape?  Find all of our network podcasts on your favorite podcast platforms and be sure to subscribe and like us. Learn more at www.healthcarenowradio.com/listen/

If you enjoy this episode, we're sure you will enjoy more content like this on The Occult Rejects.  In fact, we have curated playlists on occult topics like grimoires, esoteric concepts and phenomena, occult history, analyzing true crime and cults with an occult lens, Para politics, and occultism in music. Whether you enjoy consuming your content visually or via audio, we've got you covered - and it will always be provided free of charge.  So, if you enjoy what we do and want to support our work of providing accessible, free content on various platforms, please consider making a donation to the links provided below.  Thank you and enjoy the episode!Links For The Occult Rejectshttps://linktr.ee/theoccultrejectsOccult Research Institutehttps://www.occultresearchinstitute.org/Cash Apphttps://cash.app/$theoccultrejectsVenmo@TheOccultRejectsBuy Me A Coffeebuymeacoffee.com/TheOccultRejectsPatreonhttps://www.patreon.com/TheOccultRejectsPrimary / traditional texts and core religious sourcesĀnāpānasati Sutta (MN 118), translated by Thanissaro Bhikkhu, Access to Insight. Best primary source for Buddhist mindfulness of breathing.“Ḏekr / Dhikr,” Encyclopaedia Iranica. Strong source for Sufi remembrance, rhythmic repetition, posture, and breathing-linked practice.“Hesychasm,” Encyclopaedia Britannica. Good general source for the Christian contemplative tradition of stillness, uninterrupted prayer, and the Jesus Prayer.“Saint Gregory Palamas,” Encyclopaedia Britannica. Useful for the role of bodily posture and controlled breathing in Hesychast prayer.Crowley, Aleister. Liber E vel Exercitiorum. Primary text for Crowley's explicit inclusion of “Pranayama – Regularisation of the Breathing” in occult training.Crowley, Aleister. Book Four, Part 1. Useful for Crowley's statement that pranayama is useful in “quieting the emotions and appetites.”Historical / religious context“Prana,” Encyclopaedia Britannica. Best short source for the deep Indian background: prāṇa, the five prāṇas, and breath as vital force.“Pranayama,” Encyclopaedia Britannica. Best short source for classical Yoga: pranayama as the fourth limb aimed toward samādhi.“Hatha Yoga,” Encyclopaedia Britannica. Useful for the force-oriented turn: bodily mastery, purification, and regulation of breathing.“Qi,” Encyclopaedia Britannica. Good for Daoist and Chinese background: qi as psychophysical energy and breath-linked vital force.“Qigong,” Encyclopaedia Britannica. Useful for qigong as a discipline combining movement, breathing, and mental concentration.“Are Kabbalistic Meditations all about Ecstasy?” in Hermes Explains (Cambridge). Strong academic source for Abraham Abulafia and ecstatic Kabbalah.“Classical Kabbalah, Its History and Symbolic Universe.” Useful academic source noting ecstatic Kabbalah's breathing exercises, postures, and developed techniques.Neuroscience / physiology / altered statesAshhad, Kam, Del Negro, and Feldman. “Breathing Rhythm and Pattern and Their Influence on Emotion.” Annual Review of Neuroscience (2022). One of the best overview papers for the whole episode.Yackle et al. “Breathing control center neurons that promote arousal in mice.” Science (2017). Key source for the preBötzinger complex / calm-vs-arousal section.Schottelkotte and Dutschmann. “Forebrain control of breathing: Anatomy and potential functions.” Frontiers in Neurology (2022). Best source for cortex, amygdala, hippocampus, hypothalamus, and thalamus in breathing control.Krohn et al. “The integrated brain network that controls respiration.” eLife (2023). Strong review for respiration as part of a larger integrated brain network.Heck et al. “Breathing as a fundamental rhythm of brain function.” Human MEG work on respiration-modulated brain oscillations across frequency bands and brain regions.(Note: the specific MEG paper surfaced in earlier research as the respiration-modulated oscillations study; the review sources above are the strongest anchors for that section.)Zelano et al. “Nasal Respiration Entrains Human Limbic Oscillations and Modulates Cognitive Function.” Journal of Neuroscience (2016). One of the most important human papers in the whole script.Schreiner et al. “Respiration modulates sleep oscillations and memory reactivation in humans.” Nature Communications (2023). Best source for the sleep-spindle / memory-reactivation section.Zaccaro et al. “How Breath-Control Can Change Your Life: A Systematic Review on Psychophysiological Correlates of Slow Breathing.” Frontiers in Human Neuroscience / PMC version (2018). Best broad source for slow breathing under 10 breaths per minute.Shao, Man, and Lee. “The Effect of Slow-Paced Breathing on Cardiovascular and Emotion Functions: A Meta-Analysis and Systematic Review.” Mindfulness (2024). Useful for the stabilizing-road section.Kozhevnikov et al. “Neurocognitive and Somatic Components of Temperature Increases during g-Tummo Meditation.” PLoS ONE (2013). Best source for vase breathing and inner-heat claims.Zhang et al. “Hyperventilation in neurological patients: from physiology to outcome evidence.” Useful source for hypocapnia, cerebral vasoconstriction, and reduced cerebral blood flow.Havenith et al. “Decreased CO2 saturation during circular breathwork supports emergence of altered states of consciousness.” Communications Psychology (2025). The key modern paper for circular breathwork and altered-state onset. Also want to remind people about the website, if you're into reading we have tons of information by multiple contributors, and we got t-shirts up on the site if you're interested. Fun fact, the art is all based on the eyeball. Now let me introduce the rest of the panel and guests.

China's national team kicked off the Shao Jiayi era with a gritty 2-0 win over World Cup side Curaçao. In this episode of Sideline Story, we break down the tactical shift, the fearless young guns, and why playing “ugly” might be exactly what Chinese football needs. Spoiler: it's not about possession—it's about fight.

China advanced to the semifinals of the AFC Women's Asian Cup after beating Chinese Taipei 2-0 after extra time in Saturday's quarterfinal.在3月14日下午进行的一场女足亚洲杯四分之一决赛中，中国女足经过加时赛2:0战胜中国台北队，成功晋级半决赛。China settled quickly and controlled possession for long stretches. Wang Shuang thought she had given her side the lead in the 39th minute, but the goal was disallowed after a VAR review.中国女足在开场后就迅速进入状态，长时间占据控球优势。第39分钟，王霜曾攻入一球，但裁判观看VAR（视频助理裁判）后判定进球无效。China remained on top in the second half but could not find a breakthrough in regulation time.下半场比赛中，中国女足依然占据优势，但还是未能攻破对方球门。The deadlock was finally broken in the 94th minute, when Shao Ziqin finished from the middle of the area after a pass from Wang. Shao then won a penalty in the 112th minute, but Wurigumula's spot kick was saved.加时赛第4分钟，王霜送出助攻，邵子钦在禁区中路抢点射门得分，中国女足终于打破僵局。第112分钟邵子钦为中国队创造点球机会，可惜乌日古木拉主罚的点球被对方门将扑出。China sealed the result with two minutes left in extra time when Jin Kun surged down the right and forced an own goal by Chen Ying-hui.加时赛最后两分钟，金坤右路进攻造成陈英惠自摆乌龙，中国女足就此锁定胜局。The win keeps China on course for a record-extending 10th continental title, though the team will be without Wang for the next match, after the midfielder was handed a yellow card for the second straight match.本场胜利让中国女足有望队史第10次捧起亚洲杯。但是队长王霜本场比赛吃到一张黄牌，由于连续两场小组赛得牌，她将缺席半决赛。China now faces host Australia in Tuesday's semifinal and has also secured qualification for the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup, with the four semifinalists earning direct berths. Chinese Taipei will play the Democratic People's Republic of Korea on Thursday in a playoff for one of the remaining two World Cup spots.根据规则，女足亚洲杯四支球队将直接获得2027年女足世界杯参赛资格，因此中国女足挺进四强后已锁定世界杯名额。半决赛中，中国女足将迎战东道主澳大利亚队。中国台北队将在周四迎战朝鲜队，争夺剩余两个世界杯席位中的一个。China coach Ante Milicic said his team had expected a difficult game, especially after a strong performance and result against the DPRK in the final group-stage match, as well as the change in kickoff time for the quarterfinal.中国队主教练安特•米利西奇赛后接受采访时表示，由于在小组赛最后一场对阵朝鲜队的比赛中表现出色并取得好成绩，加上四分之一决赛的开球时间发生变化，球队已经预料到这是一场艰难的比赛。He said China created enough chances to win inside 90 minutes but failed to take them.米利西奇说，中国队获得了足够多的在90分钟内结束比赛的机会，但可惜未能抓住机会。"We looked a little bit anxious, but in the end, I felt that we were fairly well in control," he said. "We won the game, qualified for the World Cup, and we moved into the semifinals. So I am just delighted for the players and staff.""球员们看起来有些焦虑，但我觉得我们基本上已经很好地控制了比赛节奏，"他说。"我们赢得了比赛，获得了世界杯参赛资格，成功晋级半决赛。我为球员们和工作人员感到欣喜。"Milicic, who is Australian, said Wang's suspension for the semifinal was a blow after her strong tournament, but added that it also created an opportunity for another player to step in against Australia.米利西奇是澳大利亚人，他说王霜在半决赛中被禁赛对于正处于赛事上升势头的球队来说是一个打击，但他也补充说，这为另一名球员在对阵澳大利亚的比赛中出场创造了机会。deadlock /ˈdedlɒk/僵局spot kick /spɒt kɪk/点球force an own goal /fɔːs ən əʊn ɡəʊl/造成乌龙球midfielder /ˈmɪdfiːldə/中场球员

This week I have a wonderful human join me to discuss The Legend of Phil Shao documentary. From the early days interviewing, to the premiere at a theather in China Town San Francisco, to the release on Thrasher website and Youtube til today where it's almost at 200K views. What a journey it's been... Listen in and learn about how we're feeling after a major life hammer completion.--------------------------------------- SUBSCRIBE NOW: https://bit.ly/2RYE75F---------------------------------------INTRO MUSIC: "Mary's Cross" by NaturINTERVIEW & EDITED: Greg "Schmitty" Smith CREDITS MUSIC: “Adirondack gate” by Shane MedanichCLOSING MONOLOGUE: Noelle FioreEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: Sharal Camisa SmithSMFM MUSIC DIRECTOR: Shane Medanich http://www.instagram.com/onsmfmSMFM GUEST BAND: HOOD RATS (www.instagram.com/HoodRatsBand)WEBSITE: https://talkinschmit.com/YOUTUBE: http://www.youtube.com/TalkinSchmitINSTAGRAM: @Talkin_SchmitFACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/TalkinSchmit/--------------------------------------- CONTACT with comments or suggestions: TalkinSchmit@Gmail.com--------------------------------------- SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS:BLOOD WIZARD (http://bloodwizard.com/) BLUE PLATE (http://www.blueplatesf.com/)ORO COFFEE (http://www.instagram.orocoffeeroasters_sf--------------------------------------- #skateboarding #podcast #talkinschmit #PhilShao #ollie #SanFrancisco

Shao Hao is a singer-songwriter who has gone from being an unconfident music student who left China for studies in the UK, to having no.1 hit songs across South East Asia and on Netflix and anime shows. He chats to Headliner about how being a resident artist at London's Roundhouse helped him sign his life changing publishing deals, and the latest single from his Brit pop meets K-pop solo project, Where Is My Home.

Pour ce nouvel épisode, j'ai le plaisir d'accueillir Elsa Granat, autrice, comédienne et metteuse en scène. Après des études en classes préparatoires littéraires, Elsa se forme au conservatoire de Marseille où elle fait une rencontre décisive pour la suite de son parcours. Celle du dramaturge anglais, Edward Bond. Elle joue ensuite sous la direction de Benedetti, Joséphine Serre, Shao ou encore Porée avant de passer à la mise en scène, à l'occasion de créations présentées à la Comédie Française, au Théâtre de l'Aquarium et au Théâtre de l'Union. En 2015, elle fonde la compagnie Tout un ciel au sein de laquelle elle développe un théâtre vivant et une dramaturgie bondissante, traversés par le politique mais toujours construit à partir de l'expérience intime. Ses héros et héroïnes tombent, se relèvent, se révoltent et déplacent notre regard sur des épreuves que n'importe qui peut vivre : la maladie, le deuil, la discrimination, la vieillesse. C'est le cas avec sa dernière création jeune public, Papy Quichotte, à l'affiche du théâtre Paris-Villette du 19 février au 28 mars. Dans cette relecture contemporaine de l'œuvre de Miguel de Cervantès, un homme, atteint d'une maladie neurodégénérative, se prend pour Don Quichotte, sous le regard à la fois lucide et joueur de sa petite-fille.Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

This week, Alex is joined by a very special guest and one of the "OG" Marvel Snap content creators: Prashan! The duo dives deep into the "Dragon" season, debating whether the new Season Pass card Shao-Lau is "overtuned" to the point of being broken or just the meta-warping banger players have been waiting for. They also break down the new Series 5 release Lockheed, analyzing if its stats are solid enough to overlook its "buggy" animations and reliance on the Season Pass card.Alex and Prashan also look ahead to the next release, debating whether Lin Lie (Iron Fist) is a hard "skip" for competitive players or a secret weapon for niche Spider-Man Noir decks. Plus, they break down the upcoming High Voltage card Dragon Lord for Ramp archetypes and discuss Prashan's unique journey from collecting sneakers to digital card splitting.Join Alex Coccia and special guest Prashan as they chat about this and more on this episode of The Snap Chat—and catch Cozy and Alex every week as they discuss all things Marvel Snap.Have a question or comment for Cozy and Alex? Send them a Text Message.You've been listening to The Snap Chat. Keep the conversation going on x.com/ACozyGamer and x.com/AlexanderCoccia. Until next time, happy snapping!

VC Talks: Shao-Yu Jheng (Harvard) | Why Reindustrialization Won't Work Without Global Supply Networks As reshoring and industrial policy return to the center of U.S. economic strategy, supply chains are increasingly framed as matters of national security and sovereignty. But history tells a more complicated story. In this episode of VC Talks, Uly revisits Left for Dead, a 1997 study on the revival of U.S. electronics, to question whether bringing manufacturing back home was ever the true driver of America's industrial recovery. Joined by Shao-Yu Jheng, a postdoctoral researcher in Economics at Harvard University, the conversation reframes the 1980s–90s comeback as a story of network leadership rather than national production. The episode examines why the Japanese manufacturing model ran into structural limits, how Taiwan and overseas Chinese (OC) production networks enabled coordination at scale, and why control over global supply networks—rather than factory location alone—proved decisive. Looking ahead, the discussion challenges today's reshoring debate by asking what industrial policy can realistically change, and where its influence fundamentally ends. 在美國近年大力推動再工業化與製造回流的政策背景下，供應鏈被重新視為國家競爭力的核心資產。然而，歷史是否真的支持「把工廠搬回國內」就能重建產業實力？本集《VC Talks》回到一篇 1997 年探討美國電子產業復甦的研究〈Left for Dead〉，試圖從產業史的角度，重新檢視當前對 reshoring 的普遍想像。 主持人 Uly 與哈佛大學經濟學博士研究員鄭紹鈺深入對談，指出美國在 1980 至 1990 年代的產業反彈，並非來自製造回流，而是成功主導橫跨多國的生產網絡。節目聚焦日本製造模式的結構性限制，以及臺灣與海外華人（OC）產業網絡如何在關鍵時刻提供彈性、效率與協調能力，成為美國科技體系得以延續競爭優勢的隱形支柱。本集不只回顧歷史，也直指一個當代問題：在高度全球化的供應鏈體系中，真正的產業力量，究竟掌握在國家邊界，還是網絡控制之中？

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We've gathered the NaPS lab to answer all your fascinating questions on all things sleep! A perfect bitesize episode to get stuck into the marvellous world of sleep. 1. How does sleep deprivation affect mental health? - Answered by Martha WawrzutaBunney, B. G. , Bunney, W. E. (2013). Mechanisms of Rapid Antidepressant Effects of Sleep Deprivation Therapy: Clock Genes and Circadian Rhythms. Biological PsychiatryFang, H., Tu, S., Sheng, J., Shao, A. (2018). Depression in sleep disturbance: A review on a bidirectional relationship, mechanisms and treatment. Journal of Cellular and Molecular Medicine2. What is narcolepsy? - Answered by Kyrillos MeshrekyLeschziner G., Narcolepsy: a clinical review, Practical Neurology 2014;14:323-3313. Does the full moon affect sleep? - Answered by Al Saqib MajumderCasiraghi, L. et al. (2021). Moonstruck sleep: Synchronization of human sleep with the moon cycle under field conditions. Chaput, J. P. et al. (2016). Are Children Like Werewolves? Full Moon and Its Association with Sleep and Activity Behaviors in an International Sample of Children. Sleep Medicine4. How does a smart watch track sleep? - Answered by Yan Wang5. What is orthosomnia? - Answered by Sophie Smith Baron, K.G., et al. (2017) Orthosomnia: Are some patients taking the quantified self too far? J Clin Sleep Med6. What is sleep regression and how long does it last? - Answered by Mo AbdellahiWeinraub, M. et al. (2012). Patterns of developmental change in infants' nighttime sleep awakenings from 6 through 36 months of age. Developmental PsychologyBruni O. et al. (2014) Longitudinal study of sleep behavior in normal infants during the first year of life. J Clin Sleep Med7. Does Magnesium Citrate help you sleep? - Answered by Dulni PeramunugamageMagnesium for sleep, Sleep Foundation, 20258. Does dark chocolate help you sleep? - Answered by Martha Nguyen Abdoli, E. et al. (2024). A clinical trial of the effects of cocoa rich chocolate on depression and sleep quality in menopausal women. Scientific reports,Garbarino, S., Garbarino, E., & Lanteri, P. (2022). Circadian Rhythm, Mood, and Temporal Patterns of Eating Chocolate: A Scoping Review of Physiology, Findings, and Future Directions. NutrientsMusic by Sergio Prosvirini from PixabayCheck out our NaPS website to find out more about the podcast, our research and events. This recording is the property of the Sleep Science Podcast and not for resale.

Shao Ning, Cofounder of AngelCentral and returning guest from Episode 267, joins Jeremy Au to reflect on Southeast Asia's startup evolution from the fundraising highs of 2021–2023 to today's disciplined recalibration. They unpack how founders, investors, and angels are adapting to longer fundraising cycles, stricter due diligence, and a renewed focus on cashflow and execution. Shao Ning shares lessons from building AngelCentral, how she balances investing and family life, and what she tells her four sons about navigating an AI-driven future. Their conversation spans shifting market dynamics, founder accountability, and why sustainable growth now matters more than rapid expansion. 06:00 Market highs turned to prolonged winter: After the 2021–2023 boom, the ecosystem faces a slowdown as valuations drop and LPs demand real returns. 10:00 Fundraising timelines doubled: Founders now need up to 18 months to close rounds, making cost control and financial discipline critical to survival. 15:00 Over-optimism gave way to realism: Southeast Asian startups once chased rapid growth across markets, but the focus is shifting back to fundamentals and measured scaling. 17:00 Founders must prioritize business over fundraising: Shao Ning reminds entrepreneurs to build traction and sustainability instead of chasing term sheets or inflated valuations. 19:00 Balance investor advice with founder instinct: Founders should listen but make their own calls, since they understand operations and timing better than their investors. 25:00 Investment discipline returns: AngelCentral halves its annual outflow and targets post-seed founders with real revenue and strong cashflow management. 32:00 Preparing the next generation: Shao Ning urges her sons to combine hard skills with soft skills, invest in themselves, and build adaptability as AI transforms the job market. Watch, listen or read the full insight at https://www.bravesea.com/blog/shao-ning-surviving-startup-winter Get transcripts, startup resources & community discussions at www.bravesea.com WhatsApp: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VakR55X6BIElUEvkN02e TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jeremyau Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeremyauz Twitter: https://twitter.com/jeremyau LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bravesea English: Spotify | YouTube | Apple Podcasts Bahasa Indonesia: Spotify | YouTube | Apple Podcasts Chinese: Spotify | YouTube | Apple Podcasts Vietnamese: Spotify | YouTube | Apple Podcasts #StartupWinter #SoutheastAsiaVC #AngelCentral #FounderDiscipline #CashflowStrategy #VCInsights #AIandEntrepreneurship #ResilientFounders #StartupRecovery #BRAVEpodcast

Gospel song,health talk,sermon.

durée : 00:15:39 - Qigang Chen : "Er Huang" - Shao-Chia Lü, Chun-Chieh Yen et l'Orchestre philharmonique de Taïwan - Né à Shanghai, élève d'Olivier Messiaen et Betsy Jolas, Qigang Chen est devenu l'un des plus éminents compositeurs de son pays de naissance. Commandée par le Carnegie Hall et créée en 2009, sa pièce "Er Huang" rend hommage aux opéras pékinois que le compositeur a voulu remettre à l'honneur. Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les autres épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France.

durée : 00:15:39 - Qigang Chen : "Er Huang" - Shao-Chia Lü, Chun-Chieh Yen et l'Orchestre philharmonique de Taïwan - Né à Shanghai, élève d'Olivier Messiaen et Betsy Jolas, Qigang Chen est devenu l'un des plus éminents compositeurs de son pays de naissance. Commandée par le Carnegie Hall et créée en 2009, sa pièce "Er Huang" rend hommage aux opéras pékinois que le compositeur a voulu remettre à l'honneur. Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les autres épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France.

durée : 00:15:39 - Qigang Chen : "Er Huang" - Shao-Chia Lü, Chun-Chieh Yen et l'Orchestre philharmonique de Taïwan - Né à Shanghai, élève d'Olivier Messiaen et Betsy Jolas, Qigang Chen est devenu l'un des plus éminents compositeurs de son pays de naissance. Commandée par le Carnegie Hall et créée en 2009, sa pièce "Er Huang" rend hommage aux opéras pékinois que le compositeur a voulu remettre à l'honneur. Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les autres épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France.

連鎖店 liánsuǒ diàn – chain store八方雲集 Bāfāng Yúnjí – Bafang Dumpling (Taiwanese dumpling restaurant chain)鍋貼 guōtiē – pan-fried dumplings (potstickers)水餃 shuǐjiǎo – boiled dumplings湯品 tāngpǐn – soup dishes小菜 xiǎocài – side dishes招牌鍋貼 zhāopái guōtiē – signature potstickers韓式辣味鍋貼 Hánshì làwèi guōtiē – Korean-style spicy potstickers高麗菜配豬肉 gāolícài pèi zhūròu – cabbage with pork經典 jīngdiǎn – classic酸辣湯麵 suānlà tāngmiàn – hot and sour soup noodles紅燒牛肉麵 hóngshāo niúròu miàn – braised beef noodle soup珍珠餛飩麵 zhēnzhū húntun miàn – wonton noodle soup (with pearls in the name, but refers to small wontons)酸辣湯 suānlà tāng – hot and sour soup玉米濃湯 yùmǐ nóngtāng – corn chowder / creamy corn soup蘿蔔排骨湯 luóbo páigǔ tāng – radish and pork rib soup搭配 dāpèi – to pair; to go with皮蛋豆腐 pídàn dòufǔ – tofu with preserved egg (century egg tofu)涼拌小黃瓜 liángbàn xiǎohuángguā – cold dressed cucumber salad豆漿 dòujiāng – soy milk紹辣乾麵 shàolà gānmiàn – Shao-style spicy dry noodlesPlanning to travel or move to Taiwan? If you'd like to improve your Chinese before you go, feel free to book a one-on-one lesson with me.I'll help you improve your Chinese so you can settle in more comfortably when you arrive.Book a one-on-one trial lesson with me !

In the first installment of what will be a two-part feature, we'll talk about the archaeological discoveries at the Liulihe site, which have unveiled the origins of the Western Zhou Yan capital, revealing its royal tombs, dual city walls, and the influential role of the Duke of Shao in establishing this early urban center.

This week, Tiffany Ap speaks with Grace Shao on the causes and development of AI in China.In this episode, Grace Shao walks us through the divergent approaches to AI deployment in China and the US, the domestic AI talent in China and the future of robotics. Grace also talks about running her newsletter AI Proem while providing consulting to tech companies and raising a toddler while being 8 months pregnant on the podcast.

Welcome to Art is Awesome, the show where we talk with an artist or art worker with a connection to the San Francisco Bay Area. Today, we are replaying Emily's chat with photographer Shao Feng Hsu from August of 2023. The Podcast is taking a quick end of Summer break, but will return with a brand new Episode in mid September. About Artist Shao Feng Hsu:Shao-Feng Hsu is a photographer whose work around the world mainly focuses on the interaction of humans and aquatic environment. From his native Taiwan — where he trained as a competitive swimmer — to Australia, Cambodia, Japan, and beyond, Shao-Feng Hsu has immersed himself in aquatic cultures in an ongoing study of the impact of the Anthropocene Era on our waters. In December 2017, he was selected to participate in Angkor Photo Festival Workshop, where he documented life in a village without proper sanitation and running water. Expanding on the project's themes back in Taiwan, he collaborated with the environmental NGO, RE-Think, on projects to illustrate shoreline pollution. His project, Inner Tidal Zones, combines color photograms and digital images to capture the perspective of aquatic creatures and the emotions of the water. He is a graduate of the Creative Practices program at the International Center of Photography and a recipient of Rita K. Hillman Award of Excellence. During the pandemic lockdown he co-founded Fotodemic.org and cademy.biz. He is currently a Fellow at the Headlands Center of the Arts and teaches B&W darkroom at California College of the Arts (CCA) Photography Program.Visit Shao's Website: ShaoFengHsu.comFollow Shao on Instagram: @ShaoFengHsuFor more about the Headlands Graduate Fellowships HERE.Pictures of You: Headlands Center for the Arts Graduate Fellowship Exhibition at The LabSF Camerawork --About Podcast Host Emily Wilson:Emily a writer in San Francisco, with work in outlets including Hyperallergic, Artforum, 48 Hills, the Daily Beast, California Magazine, Latino USA, and Women's Media Center. She often writes about the arts. For years, she taught adults getting their high school diplomas at City College of San Francisco.Follow Emily on Instagram: @PureEWilFollow Art Is Awesome on Instagram: @ArtIsAwesome_Podcast--CREDITS:Art Is Awesome is Hosted, Created & Executive Produced by Emily Wilson. Theme Music "Loopster" Courtesy of Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 LicenseThe Podcast is Co-Produced, Developed & Edited by Charlene Goto of @GoToProductions. For more info, visit Go-ToProductions.com

On this week's show it was a blast talking with the Nebula Award-nominated and BAFTA longlisted narrative designer/writer, Karrie Shao! You might know her best from the recent roguelike hit Pacific Drive, but she's also worked on the lore for League of Legends and done marketing for games like BlazBlue Cross Tag Battle. We get into all of the unique opportunities she's had in her career and how to get players invested in game stories without cutscenes. With music from Hypervolt ⚡️LINKS:☁️ Karrie's BlueSky: karriebear.bsky.social

"China's approach is very pragmatic. People have been saying DeepSeek did it out of necessity. There's obviously a GPU constraint and hardware constraint in China, something they're working around. In many ways, the engineering genius and engineering innovation is what set DeepSeek apart. It challenged a global narrative around needing more GPUs and more money to get better AI. It was about throwing capital at the problem. It was a different approach because the capital ecosystem in China itself is very different. People talk about proof of concept - you have to prove your concept first in China to get funding. For many startups, they weren't getting much funding before the DeepSeek moment. To your point, no one really knew it would have a strong ROI, so only the BATs that had money and understood the technology were backing it." - Grace Shao, Founder of AI Proem Newsletter Fresh out of the studio, Grace Shao, founder of AI Proem Newsletter and former CNBC and CGTN journalist, joins us to explore the rise of generative AI in China and how it's reshaping the global technology narrative. She began the story of her career journey and started with the conversation reflecting on how the DeepSeek moment revitalized China's internet sector after years of regulatory challenges and geopolitical tensions. Grace unpacks the pragmatic Chinese approach to AI development, explaining how companies like ByteDance, Alibaba, and Tencent are leveraging their unique ecosystems and data advantages while startups embrace open-weight models to prove innovation over imitation. She discusses why the "China versus US AI arms race" narrative misses the point, the strategic reasons behind companies relocating to avoid geopolitical sensitivities, and how distribution challenges are separating winners from losers in the consumer AI space. Addressing the broader implications, Grace explores the real opportunities in robotics, vertical AI applications, and why collaboration rather than competition should define the industry's future. Closing the conversation, she shares her vision for bridging cultural understanding between East and West and what success looks like for the next generation of AI development. Episode Highlights: [00:00] Quote of the Day by Grace Shao, Founder of AI Proem [01:21] Introduction: Grace Shao from AI Proem [04:29] China's tech moves incredibly fast. [08:09] China's generative AI landscape: BATs, Startups & Research Labs [09:23] Most AI startups have financial ties with Alibaba or Tencent [10:02] Chinese AI approach more pragmatic: commercialize quickly versus philosophical AGI pursuit [12:23] Alibaba's approach to LLMs with Qwen [15:00] Tencent's WeChat integration with DeepSeek vs Tencent Yuanbao [18:03] ByteDance pivots to multimodal LLM models [21:31] DeepSeek moment revitalized China's internet sector after rough 2022-2024 period [27:28] DeepSeek and Kimi embrace open-weight models for talent and adoption [29:46] Open sourcing as strategic decision for China LLMs [33:19] US capital pullout from China forced companies like Manus overseas to Singapore [37:17] Robotics in China: Unitree Robotics, UBTech and Galbot [42:05] Chinese startups focus on vertical integration rather than competing on LLMs [43:51] Healthcare and agricultural AI applications extremely advanced in China [44:13] This isn't an arms race; framing as competition misses the point [45:49] China and US should collaborate on AI safety and regulation for future generations [49:00] Closing Profile: Grace Shao, Founder of AI Proem Newsletter: https://aiproem.substack.com/ Personal Site: https://www.proemcommunications.com/aboutgraceshao LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gmzshao/ Podcast Information: Bernard Leong hosts and produces the show. The proper credits for the intro and end music are "Energetic Sports Drive." G. Thomas Craig mixed and edited the episode in both video and audio format. Here are the links to watch or listen to our podcast. Analyse Asia Main Site: https://analyse.asia Analyse Asia Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1kkRwzRZa4JCICr2vm0vGl Analyse Asia Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/analyse-asia-with-bernard-leong/id914868245 Analyse Asia YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AnalyseAsia Analyse Asia LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/analyse-asia/ Analyse Asia X (formerly known as Twitter): https://twitter.com/analyseasia Analyse Asia Threads: https://www.threads.net/@analyseasia Sign Up for Our This Week in Asia Newsletter: https://www.analyse.asia/#/portal/signup Subscribe Newsletter on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/build-relation/newsletter-follow?entityUrn=7149559878934540288

Drs. El-Hayek and Shao talk with EAES President Dr. Nicole Bouvy about surgical training in Europe vs. the US, sustainability in surgery, women in leadership, and sheep.

Send us a textIn this episode, Jonathan Chang and Jason Robertson each discuss a recent case of temporal (Shaoyang) headache from their clinics.  Despite the similar location of the headaches, channel selection varied as the underlying patterns were actually quite different. Palpation of distal channels and local areas on the head are discussed.  Music by The Strayun: Clancy of the Overflow. If you're interested in listening to the entire song, please visit:  thestrayun.bandcamp.com/track/clancy-of-the-overflow

In this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla is back for part two with Sage Gustafson and Tiff Shao about the challenging topic of life with high-energy, high-drive, and/or high-arousal dogs who are injured or sick or otherwise cannot physically perform the behaviors that their brains want without causing pain.Links Mentioned in the Episode: NoneWhere to find Tiff: Website | Instagram | FacebookWhere to find Sage: FacebookYou can support the K9 Conservationists Podcast by joining our Patreon at patreon.com/k9conservationists.K9 Conservationists Website | Course Waitlist |  Merch | Support Our Work | Facebook | Instagram | TikTok

In this special episode, Yvonne Lau shares the rich folklore and herbal wisdom behind Bai Shao (white peony root), one of the most beloved herbs in Chinese medicine.Learn how this elegant plant, central to so many classical formulas, was said to reveal its healing power to the great physician Hua Tuo, not through science alone, but through a mysterious, moonlit encounter.Tune in for a tale of intuition, women's health, and herbal tradition that has lasted over two thousand years.Read her article here: https://www.mayway.com/blogs/articles/bai-shao-herb-origin-storySee our Monthly Practitioner Discounts https://www.mayway.com/monthly-specialsSign up for the Mayway Newsletterhttps://www.mayway.com/newsletter-signupFollow ushttps://www.facebook.com/MaywayHerbs/https://www.instagram.com/maywayherbs/

Are you ready to step into a world where style is personal, bold, and non-binary? In this episode, I chat with Shao Yang, the visionary behind Shao New York, a bespoke suiting brand that's pushing the boundaries of what tailored clothing can be. From creating custom pieces for both men and women to blending tailoring with streetwear, Shao is redefining how we think about fashion and identity. We discuss her journey, the challenges she's overcome in a male-dominated industry, and how she crafts pieces that are as unique as the people who wear them. If you're ready to transform the way you look and feel, or simply want to hear more about Shao's innovative approach to fashion, this episode is for you. Join us as we talk about the future of fashion and how you can start your own journey of self-expression through custom tailoring. “A custom suit isn't really particularly a man's garment or a woman's garment. It is just a piece of garment that you can use to tell your own story.” ~ Shao YangIn this Episode:- Meet Shao Yang- Shao's vision behind tailoring- Breaking gender norms in fashion- The fusion of tailoring and streetwear- Client transformations and personal stories- The custom tailoring process- The flexibility of custom tailoring vs off-the-rack fashion- The unique vision behind Shao's ready-to-wear brand- Inspiration behind Shao's latest collection- Upcoming projects and future plans for Shao New YorkAbout Shao Yang:Shao Yang is a Taiwanese-American fashion designer and the founder of The Tailory New York, a bespoke tailoring atelier renowned for its inclusive approach to custom clothing. After immigrating to the United States at age five, she pursued her passion for fashion design at Parsons School of Design, graduating in 2002. Drawing inspiration from her heritage and a decade of experience in the fashion industry, Shao established The Tailory New York in 2013. Her atelier offers a personalized, gender-neutral suiting experience, catering to individuals across the gender spectrum and emphasizing self-expression through custom garments. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shaoy/ Website: https://www.thetailorynyc.com/ Connect with me here:

In this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla talks with Sage Gustafson and Tiff Shao about the challenging topic of life with high-energy, high-drive, and/or high-arousal dogs who are injured or sick or otherwise cannot physically perform the behaviors that their brains want without causing pain.Links Mentioned in the Episode: Science Highlight: Benefits and limitations of using innovative tools like detection dogs, thermal imaging and drones to increase wildlife carcass finds during health surveillance and management effortsYou can support the K9 Conservationists Podcast by joining our Patreon at patreon.com/k9conservationists.K9 Conservationists Website | Course Waitlist |  Merch | Support Our Work | Facebook | Instagram | TikTok

What happens when entrepreneurial grit meets visionary leadership in a fast-changing tech world? This episode of StrategyCast is packed with real talk on fearless risk-taking, marketing mastery, and how curiosity can power up your career. Get inspired to lead and innovate boldly!And don't forget! You can crush your marketing strategy with just a few minutes a week by signing up for the StrategyCast Newsletter. You'll receive weekly bursts of marketing tips, clips, resources, and a whole lot more. Visit https://strategycast.com/ for more details.==Let's Break It Down==05:51 Entrepreneurship: Optimism Meets Reality08:11 "Entrepreneurial Juggling Act"10:47 Reverse Mentoring for Women16:25 Storytelling's Evolution in Marketing17:38 Democratization of Storytelling21:04 Balancing Scale and Audience Targeting26:03 Cargo: Balancing Startup and Established Company30:19 "Active, Risk-Tolerant Learning"31:49 Invest in Innovation for Virality34:55 Forgiving Oneself for Oversights==Where You Can Find Us==Website: https://strategycast.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/strategy_cast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/strategycast==Leave a Review==Hey there, StrategyCast fans!If you've found our tips and tricks on marketing strategies helpful in growing your business, we'd be thrilled if you could take a moment to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts. Your feedback not only supports us but also helps others discover how they can elevate their business game!

This episode we pick up the soy sauce/restaurant kid threads with guest Eddie Lo. Now a food professional himself, Eddie talks about growing up in Chinese restaurant and being raised by amazing cooks, including his grandma, who would make him Hong Shao Rou, a braised pork belly dish.  We talk about growing up in Wisconsin and Southern California eating exclusively Chinese food, having a first hamburger in college, and then never looking back on trying new foods.  Eddie shares how his full throttle into new foods led him to cooking classes, traveling for food, and eventually to the businesses he runs today teaching dumpling classes and promoting premium soy sauce Liv Cook Eat.

This week Russ and Clint interview Dr. Steven Shao from California who just loves technology.  The man finds any excuse to bring his Midas anywhere and talk about it including to Japanese customs agents.  We talk about his experience trying to bridge R&D and sales and end users (i.e. dentists) experience at Sprintray and where he thinks the next generation of materials will go.

Grace Shao is a Hong Kong-based writer and analyst, and author of AI Proem on Substack newsletter. She joins Big Technology Podcast to discuss China's rise in artificial intelligence, and whether (and how) it can be a global player. Tune in to hear how China's AI startups are rapidly productizing cutting-edge tech, why it keeps developing open-source models, and why it's surging in robotics. We also cover AI agents like Manus, chip shortages, and the entrepreneurial resurgence transforming Chinese tech culture. Hit play for an essential conversation on China's AI ambitions and their global implications. You can read more from Grace here: https://open.substack.com/pub/aiproem --- Enjoying Big Technology Podcast? Please rate us five stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ in your podcast app of choice. For weekly updates on the show, sign up for the pod newsletter on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/6901970121829801984/ Want a discount for Big Technology on Substack? Here's 40% off for the first year: https://tinyurl.com/bigtechnology Questions? Feedback? Write to: bigtechnologypodcast@gmail.com

As the leading fee-only wealth advisory firm in Asia, we have always advocated our clients to make life decisions before money decisions, when it comes to their hard-earned money.In this episode of “The Providend Conversation”, we are honoured to have Der Shing and Shao-Ning share their journey from running a business to running a family, with our CEO, Christopher.Der Shing and Shao-Ning reflect on the pivotal moment when they left a typical corporate career path, to start their first business—JobCentral—and the hard lessons they learned along the way. They also discuss the challenges of having their identities closely tied to the business, and how they navigated that journey of self-discovery.Now, as the founders of AngelCentral, one of the fastest-growing angel investment networks in Singapore and Southeast Asia, they continue to make an impact by supporting startups and aspiring entrepreneurs, while balancing the needs of their four growing sons.Through deep conversations with our advisers, you will gain clarity on what matters most in life and what needs to be done to live a good life, both financially and non-financially. This video is a joint production of iFAST TV and Providend, inspired by Christopher's article “To Live the Good Life, Make Life Decision First Before Wealth Decisions”. This video series is now available as a podcast for those who prefer listening on the go.Music courtesy of ItsWatR.The host of this episode, Christopher Tan, is Chief Executive Officer of Providend, Singapore's first fee-only wealth advisory firm and author of the book “Money Wisdom: Simple Truths for Financial Wellness”.The full list of Providend's Money Wisdom podcast episodes from Season 4 can be found here.Did you know that our Providend's Money Wisdom podcast is now available in video format on YouTube? Follow us on our YouTube channel for new episode on Thursday at 8pm.Mentioned in this episode:Subscribe to Our Mailing List Today!If you're interested in getting more of our thought leadership contents, click this link to subscribe to our newsletter today: https://providend.com/#newsletter-subscribe

Listen to Octane's Medical Innovation Forum coverage. In this episode, Adam Torres interviews Anthony Shao, Co-Founder & CEO at Darroch Medical Solutions, explore Darroch Medical Solutions and Octane's Medical Innovation Forum. Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on our podcast: https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/ Visit our website: https://missionmatters.com/ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia

飛碟聯播網《飛碟早餐 唐湘龍時間》2024.10.10 週四人物單元 御盟集團董事長 邵永添《家書II：暗夜征途》&《無穹‧無盡：邵永添Infinite Voyage：Shao Yung-Tien》個人特展 ※主題：《家書II：暗夜征途》&《無穹‧無盡：邵永添Infinite Voyage：Shao Yung-Tien》個人特展 ※來賓：御盟集團董事長 邵永添 ◎節目介紹： ★《家書II：暗夜征途》 《家書II：暗夜征途》為身兼藝術家與企業家的邵永添先生，2020年9月到2023年5月生命階段紀實。這期間，新冠疫情肆虐，從疫情到國際戰禍，《家書II：暗夜征途》見證21世紀最艱難的時刻，真實還原企業家邵永添承受外在無數挑戰，及面對無法預知何時天明的暗夜，仍以無比堅強的毅力與決心、不斷追光的生命光輝。 全書收錄共181篇書信手稿 （家書），共五個章節： 「面對未知」 、 「韌性撐持」 、 「守得雲開」 、 「破繭而出」 、 「志在十方」，是邵先生回首過去三年、面對大環境險惡、 勇敢前行的「五個歷程」 ，帶領子弟兵迎向未知的大無畏，字句深植人心。 創作是邵先生生命的揮灑、是「畫布上的文章」 。《家書II》精選邵先生 56幅精彩大作，充滿能量的色彩與奔放的線條，是作者堅持絕對自由的靈魂，恣意揮灑，自然成形。與大家分享的不是一幅畫，而是一種面對生命無與倫比的熱情。 ★《無穹‧無盡：邵永添Infinite Voyage：Shao Yung-Tien》個人特展 永添藝術‧金馬賓館當代美術館9月新展《無穹‧無盡：邵永添Infinite Voyage：Shao Yung-Tien》 互動藝術與人工智慧 從新媒體演繹信仰靈動的生命之美 ALIEN Art Centre永添藝術‧金馬賓館當代美術館 (簡稱：永添藝術‧金馬賓館) ，以當代藝術與 時尚設計為策展核心，每年特展屢屢創新突破，總能帶給觀展者耳目一新的感官體驗。 今年9月特展《無穹‧無盡：邵永添Infinite Voyage：Shao Yung-Tien》與台南藝術大學 (簡稱：南藝大) 攜手，以互動藝術與人工智慧，演繹藝術家 邵永添 五十七年的求藝生涯。展區規劃七大主題： (1)《解放純粹意識》：梳理藝術家不同階段的代表作品及探索藝術家的創作起源 (2)《重複與信仰》：呈現藝術家創作重要階段 (3)《畫布上的文章》：以AI人工智慧體現藝術家與作家之間的身分轉換 (4)《一隻眼睛看，另一隻感受》：補捉光與畫面表現的音韻變化，交織出創作者內心世界與大自然的互動聯繫 (5)《踏雪尋念》：顯示構築畫面的創作性質 (6)《繪畫的路徑》：表現藝術家具有表演性質的創作手法以及 (7)《與大自然連接的能力》：演繹四季流轉、結合聲響與光雕的沉浸式藝術體驗。 藝術家邵永添對於信仰與天地的敬虔，內化為身體感知與繪畫之間的共感，本次將透過新媒體藝術再次詮釋信仰的靈動，如動態捕捉系統和人工智慧生成技術，光雕投影和體感互動裝置等，同時還設置了聲音印象展區，結合藝術與現代科技，創造富有深度的觀展體驗。開幕活動上，主張藝術扶植的館長邵雅曼與共同策展人羅禾淋一同以新媒體藝術獎助金，感謝南藝大動畫藝術與影像美學研究所六位學生協力製作本檔展覽，同時，館方也將於二樓美術館咖啡廳ALIEN ALL DAY LOUNGE推出期間限定藍莓塔－「天藍心花開」，概念取材自邵永添畫作原比例的聯名甜點。 《無穹‧無盡：邵永添Infinite Voyage：Shao Yung-Tien》 特展期間：2024.09.11 – 2025.08.31，詳情請洽永添藝術‧金馬賓館當代美術館 官方網頁。 ◎來賓介紹：邵永添 Shao Yung-Tien（1967-） 出生於高雄阿蓮，1985年鳳山商工畢業後，日薪150元任模具工學徒。1987年台灣解嚴隔年，出版第一本著作《細漢吔時陣》，反映當時「出外人」面對大廈林立的現代都市，懷抱夢想離鄉卻不忘台灣五零年代勤勉拓墾的本真。兒時多年負重農耕，加上命運多舛的瀕死經歷，「生亦何歡，死又何懼」成為年少的座右銘。在邵永添的畫中，爆發性的噴濺、不經調合的純色，皆反映其頑強、率直的個性。閱讀邵永添的繪畫，如同閱讀他的人生，幾經更迭的生命歷程，從農民、工人、經商，農工商都走過一輪，遭逢失敗卻又有不輕易放棄的堅持，使得「信仰」成為邵永添生命實踐的動力，亦使得邵永添透過繪畫來追求自身信仰的虔誠，以繪畫成為一種對於神靈與自身儀式性的虔敬。 ▶ 《飛碟早餐》FB粉絲團 https://www.facebook.com/ufobreakfast/ ▶ 飛碟聯播網FB粉絲團 https://www.facebook.com/ufonetwork921/ ▶ 網路線上收聽 http://www.uforadio.com.tw/stream/stream.html ▶ 飛碟APP，讓你收聽零距離 IOS：https://reurl.cc/3jYQMV Android：https://reurl.cc/5GpNbR ▶ 飛碟Podcast SoundOn : https://bit.ly/30Ia8Ti Apple Podcasts : https://apple.co/3jFpP6x Spotify : https://spoti.fi/2CPzneD Google 播客：https://bit.ly/3gCTb3G KKBOX：https://reurl.cc/MZR0K4 -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

飛碟聯播網《飛碟早餐 唐湘龍時間》2024.10.03 週四教育單元 SIM新加坡管理學院台灣區招生主任 Jessy + 新加坡獵頭顧問TY Shao 「2024下半年招生說明會」 ※主題：「2024下半年招生說明會」 ※來賓：SIM新加坡管理學院台灣區招生主任 Jessy + 新加坡獵頭顧問TY Shao ◎節目介紹： 針對新加坡的留學及就業機會進行討論，幫助台灣家長了解子女在新加坡的學習及發展前景。 說明會場次： 10/20 台中場 11/1 高雄場 11/2 台南場 11/3 台北場 12/1 碩士專場 ▶ 《飛碟早餐》FB粉絲團  / ufobreakfast  ▶ 飛碟聯播網FB粉絲團  / ufonetwork921  ▶ 網路線上收聽 http://www.uforadio.com.tw ▶ 飛碟APP，讓你收聽零距離 IOS：https://reurl.cc/3jYQMV Android：https://reurl.cc/5GpNbR ▶ 飛碟Podcast SoundOn : https://bit.ly/30Ia8Ti Apple Podcasts : https://apple.co/3jFpP6x Spotify : https://spoti.fi/2CPzneD Google 播客：https://bit.ly/3gCTb3G KKBOX：https://reurl.cc/MZR0K4 -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

In episode 26, we experience something old, something new, something borrowed, and something blue. Let's see if you can figure out to who/what each of the above applies!

In this week's episode of the 3 Pillars Podcast we will be discussing the popular workout supplement, CREATINE. What is it, what are it's benefits, and who can use it? Let's discuss. SUBSCRIBE TO THE NEW PODCAST CHANNEL HERE: https://www.youtube.com/@3PillarsPodcast God bless you all. Jesus is King. “But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.” ‭‭Romans‬ ‭5‬:‭8‬ ‭KJV‬‬ I appreciate all the comments, topic suggestions, and shares! Find the "3 Pillars Podcast" on all major platforms. For more information, visit the 3 Pillars Podcast website: https://3pillarspodcast.wordpress.com/ Don't forget to check out the 3 Pillars Podcast on Goodpods and share your thoughts by leaving a rating and review: https://goodpods.app.link/3X02e8nmIub Please Support Veteran's For Child Rescue: https://vets4childrescue.org/ Stay connected with Joe Russiello and the "Sword of the Spirit" Podcast: https://www.swordofthespiritpodcast.com/ Join the conversation: #3PillarsPodcast References  1. Kreider, R. B., Kalman, D. S., Antonio, J., Ziegenfuss, T. N., Wildman, R., Collins, R., … & Lopez, H. L. (2017). International Society of Sports Nutrition position stand: safety and efficacy of creatine supplementation in exercise, sport, and medicine. Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition, 14(1), 18. • This reference provides a comprehensive review of the safety and efficacy of creatine supplementation, supporting its use in various populations. 2. Jäger, R., Purpura, M., Shao, A., Inoue, T., & Kreider, R. B. (2011). Analysis of the efficacy, safety, and regulatory status of novel forms of creatine. Amino Acids, 40(5), 1369-1383. • This study discusses different forms of creatine and their effectiveness, validating the choice of creatine monohydrate as the most researched and proven form. 3. Rawson, E. S., & Volek, J. S. (2003). Effects of creatine supplementation and resistance training on muscle strength and weightlifting performance. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 17(4), 822-831. • This reference highlights the effects of creatine on muscle strength and performance, supporting the article's claims about improved strength and power. 4. Smith, A. E., Fukuda, D. H., Kendall, K. L., & Stout, J. R. (2014). The effects of creatine supplementation on cognitive performance and mood in vegetarians and omnivores. British Journal of Nutrition, 112(5), 722-731. • This study provides evidence for the cognitive benefits of creatine, particularly in vegetarians, which supports the discussion on creatine's effects beyond physical performance. 5. Gualano, B., Roschel, H., Lancha, A. H., Brightbill, C. E., & Rawson, E. S. (2012). In sickness and in health: the widespread application of creatine supplementation. Amino Acids, 43(2), 519-529. • This paper discusses the broad applications of creatine, including its use in older adults and other specific populations, corroborating the section on benefits for specific groups. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chase-tobin/support

Our native language can be a touchpoint to our cultural identity. To Jessica Shao, it's much more than that.

In this enlightening episode of the Nifty Thrifty Dentists Podcast, host Dr. Glenn Vo welcomes two distinguished guests: Dr. Steven Shao—a 3D printing expert and practicing dentist at Sunrise Dental Center in California—and Larry Huynh, Vice President of Sales and Business Development at US Dental. Key Takeaways: Dr. Shao believes that 3D printing technology is not just for experts but can be adopted by any dentist willing to learn.3D printing is more than just a dental tool—it's a transformative technology that can enhance various aspects of life and practice.The technology allows for the creation of a wide range of dental products—from night guards and surgical guides to complete dentures and aligners.Implementing 3D printing can significantly reduce costs for procedures like orthodontic aligners, potentially increasing case acceptance and practice growth.Meanwhile, US Dental—represented by Larry Huynh—offers a comprehensive range of digital dentistry solutions, including intraoral scanners, CBCT machines, and 3D printers.US Dental prioritizes thorough testing and validation of all products before offering them to dentists, ensuring reliability and effectiveness.The company emphasizes staff education, requiring all team members to be highly knowledgeable about their products. As a special offer for Nifty Thrifty Dentists group members, US Dental often provides exclusive deals on its range of digital dentistry solutions. For the latest offers and to learn more about how US Dental can enhance your practice's digital capabilities, contact Larry Huynh or visit their website. To get FREE Dental Resources and Deals, click here: https://niftythriftydentists.com/ To join our community of over 55,000 Dental Professionals, click here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/niftythriftydentists

(Lander, WY) – The KOVE 1330 AM / 107.7 FM Today in the 10 interview series Coffee Time continued today with host Vince Tropea, who recently spoke with Val Shao. Shao is the Festival Director for the annual International Climbers' Festival, which is now in it's 31st year. This year's Festival kicks off today, July 11, and goes through July 14. You can hear all about the history of the Festival, the Lander climbing community, and what to expect from the 2024 Festival in the full Coffee Time interview with Shao below. Be sure to tune in to Today in the 10 and Coffee Time interviews every morning from 7:00 to 9:00 AM on KOVE 1330 AM / 107.7 FM, or stream it live right here.

In this episode of the Epigenetics Podcast, we talked with Lothar Schermelleh from the University of Oxford about his work on advanced optical imaging in 3D nuclear organisation.  The interview starts by Lothar Schermelleh sharing his groundbreaking work in understanding chromatin organization using super-resolution microscopy techniques. He then delves into his past experiments, including his publication on imaging chromatin domains and X chromosome inactivation. His work showcases the power of structured illumination microscopy in overcoming diffraction limits, revealing insights into nuclear organization and regulation. Lothar also discusses refining methods for labeling chromosome territories and replication domains, as well as exploring structural and functional nuclear organization using advanced microscopy techniques. They touch on the potential of AI in microscopy, the importance of quality control in imaging, and Lothar's grant proposal for developing artifact-free, super-resolution imaging under cryo conditions with adaptive optics. The conversation emphasizes the intersection of technology development and biological applications, highlighting the importance of addressing specific biological questions through innovative imaging approaches.    References Schermelleh, L., Carlton, P. M., Haase, S., Shao, L., Winoto, L., Kner, P., Burke, B., Cardoso, M. C., Agard, D. A., Gustafsson, M. G., Leonhardt, H., & Sedat, J. W. (2008). Subdiffraction multicolor imaging of the nuclear periphery with 3D structured illumination microscopy. Science (New York, N.Y.), 320(5881), 1332–1336. https://doi.org/10.1126/science.1156947 Schermelleh, L., Heintzmann, R., & Leonhardt, H. (2010). A guide to super-resolution fluorescence microscopy. The Journal of cell biology, 190(2), 165–175. https://doi.org/10.1083/jcb.201002018 Smeets, D., Markaki, Y., Schmid, V. J., Kraus, F., Tattermusch, A., Cerase, A., Sterr, M., Fiedler, S., Demmerle, J., Popken, J., Leonhardt, H., Brockdorff, N., Cremer, T., Schermelleh, L., & Cremer, M. (2014). Three-dimensional super-resolution microscopy of the inactive X chromosome territory reveals a collapse of its active nuclear compartment harboring distinct Xist RNA foci. Epigenetics & chromatin, 7, 8. https://doi.org/10.1186/1756-8935-7-8 Ball, G., Demmerle, J., Kaufmann, R., Davis, I., Dobbie, I. M., & Schermelleh, L. (2015). SIMcheck: a Toolbox for Successful Super-resolution Structured Illumination Microscopy. Scientific reports, 5, 15915. https://doi.org/10.1038/srep15915   Related Episodes Long-Range Transcriptional Control by 3D Chromosome Structure (Luca Giorgetti) Analysis of 3D Chromatin Structure Using Super-Resolution Imaging (Alistair Boettiger)   Contact Epigenetics Podcast on X Epigenetics Podcast on Instagram Epigenetics Podcast on Mastodon Epigenetics Podcast on Bluesky Epigenetics Podcast on Threads Active Motif on X Active Motif on LinkedIn Email: podcast@activemotif.com

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews cellist Sophie Shao, Assistant Professor of Cello at the University of Connecticut. They talk about her experience attending the Curtis Institute of Music at the age of 13, experience with competing in major competitions, her teaching influences, and much more!For more information on Sophie, visit: https://www.sophieshao.com/You can also find Sophie on Facebook and Instagram: @shaosophie1YouTube: @shaocelloTo Listen to  Sophie's latest  album, CanCan Macabre, visit Apple Music, or Spotify.If you are looking for in person/virtual cello lessons, or orchestral repertoire audition coachings, check out www.theCelloSherpa.comFollow us on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube @theCelloSherpaFor more information on our sponsor: www.CLEAResources.com 

At elite high schools in Silicon Valley, the pressure to succeed is intense. And according to Sophia Shao, a former student at Los Altos High School, her proximity to California's tech capital is a big reason why.  In this special collaboration with KQED's Youth Takeover, a yearlong project to highlight compelling stories written and produced by local teens, Shao talks with us about going to school in a place where everyone is expected to excel. This episode first ran on Aug. 15, 2022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us a Text Message.In this episode, Blythe and Yikun Shao, Head of North America Supply Chain at Alibaba.com, discuss how the platform helps small and medium businesses with global sourcing and logistics. Shao highlights Alibaba's AI tools like language translation, image generation for product design, and logistics marketplace. He also details educational resources on trade compliance, managing cross-border shipping challenges, and navigating customs regulations.LINKS:Yikun's LinkedInAlibaba.comQUOTES:"Nearly two thirds of businesses they plan on increasing their reliance on online sourcing, and including those bigger and more established businesses." - Yikun Shao"Using AI capability can also handle real time inquiries from multiple areas and provide even in some instances provide some industry insights, so that our business buyers and sellers can make more informed decisions." - Yikun Shao"We recently launched a smart assistant tool to help facilitate RFQ transaction and communication aspects on our platform. One of the functions is real-time language translation when buyers and sellers are communicating through a video chat, it helps provide translation services in real-time to at least 17 different languages. Since this new RFQ feature has been introduced, it has driven a 29% increase in quotes from suppliers for small businesses." - Yikun ShaoWATCH THE FULL EPISODE HERE---------------------------------------------THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!Are you experienced in freight sales or already an independent freight agent? Listen to our Freight Agent Trenches interview series powered by SPI Logistics to hear directly from the company's agents on how they took the leap and found a home with SPI freight agent program. Tai TMS is designed to streamline your brokerage operations and propel growth for both FTL and LTL shipment cycles. Book a demo with the Tai team today and tell them Everything is Logistics sent you. Maximize your website's performance as a sales tool with Digital Dispatch's website management.

On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,' cellist Sophie Shao celebrates the joy of life through music inspired by France on her second solo album alongside pianists Ieva Jokubaviciute and Adrienne Kim titled ‘CanCan Macabre.' Find out more!

Welcome back to the Pear Healthcare Playbook! Every week, we'll be getting to know trailblazing healthcare leaders and dive into building a digital health business from 0 to 1. Today, we're so excited to get to know Wei-Li Shao, President of Omada, a virtual care program that blends human experiences technology and behavior science to help people with chronic conditions achieve their healthy goals. With over 25 years of global healthcare experience, Wei-Li has worked in digital care, biopharmaceuticals, imaging, and diagnostics spanning many therapeutic areas. Before joining Omada, Wei-Li held prominent executive roles at Eli Lilly and Company in the USA, China, Taiwan, and New Zealand. His educational background includes dual degrees in biochemistry and molecular biology from the University of Wisconsin Madison, complemented by an MBA in marketing from the Kellogg School of Business. In this episode, we discuss Omada Health's core operations, discuss the optimal timing for startups to bring in C-suite executives, explore Omada's journey to serving 1 million members, examine its pioneering work in the GLP-1 (Glucagon-Like Peptide-1) space, and uncover how Omada leverages AI to enhance its services.

Last time we spoke about the escalating situation in China involving foreigners and the emerging Yihequan Boxers. The incident in Liyuantun had reached a boiling point between the Yihequan and Christian's backed by foreign actors. As hard as the Qing government tried to intermediate, they simply could not stop the boxer movement from growing. Boxers were gathering en masse in Shandong and Zhili trying to fight back against what they saw as a foreign enemy. Fight they did, but in the end the Qing government was forced to stamp down upon the ring leaders behind the multiple boxing groups until a peace was finally restored in troublesome Shandong. Yet while the Boxers went home as they say, were they truly done? The scramble for China had created a new type of enemy, one not so easily controlled and soon would make themselves heard loud and clear.    #60 Spirit Boxers & the battle at Senluo Temple   Welcome to the Fall and Rise of China Podcast, I am your dutiful host Craig Watson. But, before we start I want to also remind you this podcast is only made possible through the efforts of Kings and Generals over at Youtube. Perhaps you want to learn more about the history of Asia? Kings and Generals have an assortment of episodes on history of asia and much more  so go give them a look over on Youtube. So please subscribe to Kings and Generals over at Youtube and to continue helping us produce this content please check out www.patreon.com/kingsandgenerals. If you are still hungry for some more history related content, over on my channel, the Pacific War Channel where I cover the history of China and Japan from the 19th century until the end of the Pacific War. And so the struggle over the temple at Liyuantun had finally come to an end, peace was restored, or was it? China was still being carved up by the great powers, the christians and missionaries were still running amok and in 1898 Emperor Guangxu began his “one hundred days of reform”. A rising star within the Qing court named Kang Youwei had begun pushing progressive reforms upon the emperor. The self strengthening movement we talked about a long time ago had focused on military matters, but laced governmental and societal reforms. These limitations were showcased horribly with China's defeat during the First Sino-Japanese War when China was forced yet again to abide by unequal treaties and now the other great powers were literally tearing her apart. The abysmal situation led to the perfect grounds for individuals like Kang Youwei and the Qing politician Liang Qichao to advocate for some rather drastic reforms, many of which the Emperor agreed to. Kang Youwei sought a blend of New Text Confucianism and western inspired modernization, in some ways it was like a Meiji restoration. It should be no surprise Kang Youwei sought such a thing, as he studied in Japan and was an avid reader of western literature. Kang Youwei wrote to the emperor “China is confronted with the gravest danger in her history” and his reply was an unprecedented two and a half audience with the Emperor. According to an eyewitness, a scholar present, the Emperor complained to Kang Youwei that the conservatives in the Qing court were ruining China with inaction. To this Kang Youwei agreed and kept pressuring the emperor the need for radical change. “You, the Emperor, I would ask you to remove yourself from the seclusion in which you live. COme boldly forward”. Well that is just what Emperor Guangxu did. A stream of imperial edicts called for changes to the examination system to stress practical studies; to reorganize and modernize the military; to establish a bureau for agriculture, industry, commerce; to translate and print more western books; to build a modern education system; to change the absolute monarchy to a constitutional monarchy, the list could go on and on, but I think you get the picture, think more modern. Between June and September of 1898 he had issued some 40 imperial edicts. This all resulted in a great divide within the Qing court between the reformers and conservatives. To the conservatives, it was simply heresy to overthrow China's traditional laws and customs, for some they believed it was all some sort of evil plot concocted by foreign powers as a means of carving up China further. Such was the thinking of Prince Duan, he was basically the leader of the conservatives in the Qing Court and very loyal to Empress Dowager Cixi. He suspected the reforms were a plot designed by foreign advisors like Timothy Richards and Ito Hirobumi.  The speed and radical nature of the ideas scared the hell out of the conservatives. Empress Dowager Cixi at first appearance to acquiesce towards her nephews reform program, he had turned 27 and was officially in charge, wink wink as they say. Cixi had temporarily retreated to the Summer palace under the guise she was retiring. However as Guangxu's reforms began to touch on some lets say, more sensitive topics like the abolition of sinecures, that being positions within the Qing dynasty that provided little work but good salaries, well she did not like that.  At this point there are two stories about plots between Guangxu and Cixi. One has it Guangxu acted first, the other has it being Cixi, regardless both did plot against another. Cixi thought the reforms were too drastic so she plotted to restore her regency via a coup d'etat. Now either Guangxu just assumed she was going to do this, or someone leaked the plot to him, but he acted swiftly against her. He asked his two greatest reformer allies, Kang Youmei and Tan Sitong to devise a plan to thwart Cixi. The plan called for arrested Cixi, basically forcing her into house arrest, pretty typical Qing royal family stuff. However the agent of these plans was terribly chosen. Yuan Shikai, someone boy oh boy I have written a lot about on my personal channel, the pacific war channel cough cough check out my warlord series, well he seems to have been working for both sides or was legitimately loyal to Cixi.  Guangxu planned to use Yuan Shikai not just to arrest Cixi, but perhaps also to kill the Manchu General Ronglu who was currently spearheading the coup d'etat for Cixi. Instead of going over to stop or kill him, Yuan Shikai literally just told Ronglu everything about Guangxu's plot. It's alleged Yuan Shikai took a train on September 20th of 1898, arriving to Tianjin where he spoke to Ronglu, thus exposing the plot. Ronglu acted swiftly by taking an army into the Forbidden city at dawn on september 21st and placed Emperor Guangxu under house arrest. Eunuchs literally burst into the Emperor's room and he was imprisoned on an island known as the Ocean Terrace in a lake near the west wall of the Forbidden city. Yuan Shikai was appointed Governor of Shandong Province and went on his merry way. Kang Youwei fled into exile leaving behind some of his closest disciples and allies in Beijing who would become known as “the 6 martyrs or also known as the 6 gentlemen of Wuxu”. These being Tan Sitong, Kang Guangren, Lin Xu, Yang Shenxiu, Yang Rui and Liu Guangdi. Why were they called martyrs you may ask, well Cixi had them beheaded on September 28th at Caishikou in Beijing. It is alleged, she did this primarily because a few of them were planning to infiltrate her residence and assassinate her. They also happened to be the most prominent reformers apart from their leader Kang Youwei who had managed to flee to Japan. An imperial proclamation was made stating “the Emperor being ill, the empress dowager has resumed the regency”. Rumors began to spread that Guangxu had been murdered or was going to be executed. Sir Claude MacDonald even warned the Qing government that the foreign powers would view Guangxu's execution “with extreme disfavor” and followed this up by sending a French doctor to see if Guangxu was alive and well. Things looked horrible in Beijing, but it was getting even worse in places like Shandong. Shandong had been facing fiscal crisis after fiscal crisis, but with the foreign powers carving up China, things really took a turn for the worse at end of the 1890s. The Yellow River was flooding, the second sino-japanese war had hit her hard and the foreigners, particularly Germany were carving chunks out of her and exploiting them. The Qing government was increasing taxes to pay for all the problems and the commoners were being hit hard. In the year of 1898, it looked like Shandong was going to face a prolonged famine. A salt smuggler named Tong Zhenqing began leading a band of 400 bandits carrying small red flags around the border area of Shandong and Jaingsu. They stole grain and cattle, not something out of the norm for the area, but their flags carried slogans stating “smash western learning”. It is alleged the group sought to find the Big Sword Society, but before they did the Qing forces managed to surround them, killing a few and arresting others. Tong's little insurgency fell, but then in the closeby village of Dangshan another similar force rose up with flags bearing the slogan “couplet about destroying the catholics”. The Qing yet again sent military units to quell the insurrection quickly. Though these little rebel groups were quelled quickly, it seemed such bandits were only getting bolder and bolder.  Empress Dowager Cixi appointed General Ronglu as the new minister of War. He was also in charge of reforming the metropolitan armies to keep the peace and quickly formed the new “Wuwei Corps”. Their official job was to protect Beijing and they were western trained and equipped with modern western weaponry. They would consist of 5 divisions led by some of China's present and future heavy hitters, Ronglu, Nie Shicheng, Song Qing, Yuan Shikai and Dong Fuxiang. Dong Fuxiang alongside Ma Anliang, Ma Haiyan, Ma Fulu and Ma Fuxiang had been brought over from the northwest leading a force around 10,000 strong. The muslim troops were nicknamed the “kansu braves”. In July of 1898 as they made their way to the capital, Dong Fuxiangs men attacked some churches in Baoding. Indeed Dong Fuxiang unlike his other colleagues was publicly hostile towards foreigners. Westerners would go on to describe his force as the “10,000 islamic rabble. A disorderly rabble of 10,000 men, most of whom were mohammedans. 10,000 mohammedan cutthroats feared by even the chinese”.  Antiforeign riots sprang up, particularly in Beijing around the foreign legation quarter. The situation became so serious, foreign diplomats began summoning forces from nearby foreign fleets to help defend the foreign community in Beijing. This only increased the tension bringing about further incidents in late september and early october of 1898. Soldiers from the brand new United States marine corps were called over to help the foreign community in Beijing. By late october rumors began to circulate the kansu army were going to kill all the foreigners in Beijing! On October 23rd it was said “troops are to act tomorrow when all foreigners in Peking are to be wiped out and the olden age return for China”. Dong Fuxiang's men were causing such chaos, Empress Dowager Cixi ordered the Kansu army to be transferred over to Nanyuan. Dong Fuxiang forces went over there only to cause violence towards railway workers near the Marco Polo Bridge nearly killing two british engineer. As described to us by Minister MacDonald's cable to London on October 28th of 1898 "A serious menace to the safety of Europeans is the presence of some 10,000 soldiers, who have come from the Province of Kansu, and are to be quartered in the hunting park, two miles south of Peking. A party of these soldiers made a savage assault on four Europeans, who were last Sunday visiting the railway line at Lukou Chiao. The foreign Ministers will meet this morning to protest against these outrages. I shall see the Yamcm to-day, and propose to demand that the force of soldiers shall be removed to another province, and that the offenders shall be rigorously dealt with." On the 29th he telegraphed again: "The Foreign Representatives met yesterday, and drafted a note to the Yamfin demanding that the Kansu troops should be withdrawn at once. The troops in question have not been paid for some months, and are in a semi-mutinous state. They have declared their intention to drive all Europeans out of the north of China, and have cut the telegraph wires and destroyed portions of the railway line between Lukouchiao and Paoting Fu. Some disturbances have been caused by them on the railway to Tien-tsin, but the line has not been touched, and traffic has not been interrupted. In the city here all is quiet. The presence of these troops in the immediate vicinity of Peking undoubtedly constitutes a serious danger to all Europeans. The Yamfin gave me a promise that the force should be removed, but have not yet carried it into effect." The great powers had enough of the Kansu issue and demanded Dong Fuxiang's force be removed from the Beijing area completely, and the Qing acquiesced. Then in early 1899 the violence shifted from the Beijing area to the foreign concessions. In February, Russian troops killed 47 and injured 51 Chinese over a tax dispute in the Liaodong peninsula. The following month, the Germans launched a punitive expedition into southeastern shandong. In april the British killed several Chinese during some disputes around Hong Kong. And Italy again trying to join the scramble for China, began demanding rights to Sanmenwan island off the coast of Zhejiang. Italy went as far as to dispatch some warships to threaten the Qing, but Shandong troops put up a defense of the islands, haha Italy get rekt again. On May 28th, Robert Hart wrote back to London from Beijing “I have been worried—I can't tell you how much!—by the troubles of China. British doings at Kowloon have been very aggravating: Russian demand for Peking-railway has been a thunderbolt: German action and military movements in Shantung have outraged the people: and everywhere there is a feeling of uneasiness spreading.... [There are lots of rowdies among every thousand men and the proof that their own Govt, is weak, as shown by the inroads of foreigners, will encourage their natural rowdyism, while, instead of seeing superior civilization in the foreigner, they will regard him as simply another rowdy and chip in for their share of what disorder can wring from weakness. Some Chinese say that revolt and disorder are fast coming on—that the rioters will wipe out every foreigner they come across—that, regardless of consequences every province will follow suit and such anarchy and bloodshed follow that for years and years industry and commerce will all disappear: how will that suit the west?” After the Juye incident, the number of churches and converts in Shandong increased and with it more conflicts flared up. In late 1898 to early 1899 anti-christian incidents spread like wildfire from east to western shandong. Our old friend George Stenz got embroiled in a new incident in the market town of Jietouzhuang in november of 1898. Stenz had allegedly called in German troops to stop some charges placed upon his converts and this led to a mob rising up against him. Simultaneously in the nearby villages along the Rizhao-Juzhou border, American Presbyterians were attacked. Apparently both incidents may have been linked to an emerging rumor that the Empress Dowager was calling for an expulsion of the foreigners and their christian converts. This rumor was false, in fact she had made edicts to protect missionaries. But such rumors simply represented the feelings of the time and attacks upon Christians increased in places like Juzhou, Yishui and Lanshan throughout November and december.  George Stenz was kidnapped by a mob and the German forces hurried to his rescue, demanding reparations for his kidnapping. Another incident occurred prompting Berlin to order two units to dispatch from Qingdao who went on a punitive expedition seeing 39 houses burnt down in Lanshan. Another unit was led personally by Stenz to the city of Rizhao where the Germans demanded a payment settlement for all the incidents before they all returned to Qingdao in late may. All of these actions were quite an escalation. While the foreign powers definitely were using gunboat diplomacy in the 1890's, typically when they tried to influence anything they would do so indirectly, through the Qing for example. But now more and more they were physically barging into the country and using force themselves. On April 11th of 1899, Yuxian received the governorship of Shandong and his immediate problem to fix was controlling the foreigners and their christian allies. Yuxian has often been perceived to be conservative and anti-foreign. He was a Manchu of the yellow banner and we spoke about how he quelled the Big Sword Society years prior. He had a reputation as being tough and efficient. When he took the job he immediately went to work trying to please the Germans so they would back off, but instead they kept using brute force to quell more and more incidents. Some anti foreign protests broke out in early July and the Germans sent troops who killed 13 and injured 8 Chinese. Simultaneously the Germans began practicing amphibious assaults near Dengzhou, prompting Yuxian to believe they intended to seize more territory. Yuxian tried to protest in his own ways, he began demanding the Germans show evidence of incidents and take responsibility for damage they did. Yuxian sent word to the Zongli Yamen demanded he instruct the Chinese minister in Berlin to ask the German commanders in Qingdao be replaced. Now while Yuxian was battling it out with the Germans, a series of anti-christian incidents heated up around Rizhao. The cause of these as told to us by Yuxian “the gentry and people everywhere are outraged at the German's unprovoked murder and arson”. News of foreign encroachment and rumors spread from town to town across shandong. Then in Jining and incident took place as a result of Christians abusing locals by taxing and fining banquets and such. This led to the rise of a new group of boxers who fought back. The Daotai of southern shandong Peng Yu-sun wrote this of the incident.  “These [factors] are the source of the rise of the Red Boxers (Hong-quan) and other boxing groups. The Big Sword Society has long existed in Caozhou. Because they disliked the name as infelicitous, they changed it to Red Boxer, United in Righteousness [here written with the characters Ho'], Charm Boxing (Jue-zi) or Red School (Hong-men). The names multiplied, and they studied [boxing] techniques. Their methods include promising the gods not to covet children or wealth. They swallow charms and chant spells to be able to resist guns and swords. The main charms with which they dazzle people are very common, wild, and heterodox. They say they are protecting themselves and their families, but secretly they certainly seek to feud with the Christians. They spread the practices everywhere, the same in every village. Because it is simple and easy to learn, it can rouse the common people as surely as beating a drum.” Two boxer leaders emerged, Shao Shixuan and Chen Zhaoju. Shao Shixuan was from Feng county of Jiangsu and had ties to the Big Swords. Chen Zhaoju was a discharged soldier from of all places Juye, a man simply looking to make a living and down on his luck as it were. Now the incident actually began with groups calling themselves the Big Sword Society counter harassing the Christians in Jining. The German missionaries began to send word to Beijing and Yuxian's attention was demanded. Yuxian began to demand evidence of the ongoings in Jining and even pointed out the CHristians had been abusing the local population. But then by July, the Red Boxers emerged under Shao and Chen and they were countered by Qing militias. Yuxian personally toured the area and reported back to Beijing his belief that the Christians had forced the boxers to defend themselves. To Yuxiang, as long as the boxers confined themselves to self defense, acting to only counterweight the Christians abuses, he was fully willing to tolerate them. He wrote this to a colleague in September “"In my area we have already checked accurately.All peaceful [boxing] for self-defense we do not prohibit. But if they kidnap for ransom and loot, then we send troops to seek them out and arrest them." And so he reported back to Beijing that he had arrested some wrong doers, executed the Red Boxer leader Chen Zhaoju and such. Thus when the boxers got out of hand Yuxiang seemed willing to put down the hammer so to speak. However Yuxiang was between a rock and a hard place. He was trying to keep the foreigners accountable for their actions while simultaneously doing the same with the boxers, but this was obviously impossible in practice. As the boxers got more and more bold, Yuxiang urged them to disperse, advised them to instead join militia's, to just keep out of severe trouble. The Big Swords even reemerged around Caozhou harassing Christians along the border with Zhili, Yuxiang was quite lenient against them. Now Yuxiang at this point was dealing with the Red Boxers predominately found in southern shandong, but another group known as the “spirit boxers”emerged in the northwest. They were operating outside the German sphere of influence, this was the realm of the French, Italian and some American missionaries. The Spirit Boxers were significantly different from their southern comrades, as they had distinct invulnerability rituals involving being possessed by gods. By early 1899 they were taking on a anti-christian nature and then they suddenly adopted the name “Boxers united in righteousness, the Yihequan. They recruited and trained openly in villages and extremely visible organization. Their rituals and gods derived from popular literature and opera, they became extremely popular and fast. These were the “true” boxers that would become known to the world. The Spirit Boxers began with no anti-christian dimension, their original slogan for example was “Xiao-jing fu-mu, he-mu jia-xiang / respect your parents, live in harmony with your neighbors”. They were interested in helping local communities, often providing healing services. They were distinct in the fact they did everything out in the open, unlike other groups like the Big Swords who kept their invulnerability techniques secretive. They did not take fees, unlike the Big Swords, thus they often are seen as the “poor cousins” to the Big Swords. Their form of invulnerability involved spirit possession, which is a large reason they came into conflict with Christians. Henry Porter noted this about them in the Chiping area "they added a new element which has caused the rapid spreading of the assemblies. The emissaries who went about to stir up the interest of people pretended to be possessed of a demon. They add a kind of spiritism to their gymnastics. They suppose that their trainer is a medicine [man]. The fellows, mostly young men, practice under him and fancy themselves under the influence of a spirit. In this condition they pretend that nothing can harm or injure them." Now at some point in late 1898, the Spirit Boxers transformers. The Christian abuse in their area led them to join forces with the Big Sword Society. They began to spread throughout the region, people all over sought to learn from the Yihequan. This of course coincided with poverty, natural disasters, famine, all the usual suspects, people needed food and hope. A boxer leader emerged named Zhu Hongdeng. He was born in southern Shandong to a poor landless family. He sold peanuts and often was forced to beg to make ends meet. He learnt spirit boxing in Changqing and went from village to village teaching it. He was one of the main leaders who influenced the spirit boxers early on to take on invulnerability techniques. Now in 1899 Yuxiang was still acting as a moderate between the foreigners and boxers. As long as the boxers did not go too overboard he turned a blind eye. His policy towards the Christian-Boxer conflict was to stay as even handed as possible. But in the late spring of 1899 the magistrate of Chiping seemed to be openly supporting the Boxers, according to one account ‘Magistrate Yu even went to watch the opera and praised the Spirit Boxers! At that time the spirit boxers were at their height. They went to every village. Magistrate Yu even gave awards to the Spirit Boxers!”. In the Chiping area it looked like Qing officials were beginning to tilt against the Christians and were becoming more and more ineffective at quelling violence. As the Boxers spread through Shandong and across the border into Zhili, more and more conflicts with Christians flared up. In May of 1899 the county of Pingyuan began to see complaints from Christians about the Boxers. A local boxer leader named Zhang Ze from the village of Beidi was quite a hot head as they say. He ruled his village with an iron first and he was openly harassing the Christians. Now Yuxiang at this point did not see much of a difference between the Red Boxers of the south and the Spirit Boxers of the northwest, so when reports came to him of incidents he thought it was easily solvable stuff. The Christians pressed their missionary allies who complained to the Zongli Yamen, but no real efforts came about to quell the problems. Then a Christian Chinese leader in Pingyuan county was robbed by some boxers including Zhang Ze. The man died apparently of frustration and stress, and his son accused the boxers of killing him. The local magistrate investigated the situation, but found no wounds on the 80 year old man, so he took no real action other than asking Zhang Ze and the other boxers to return the stolen property. The Zongli Yamen began harassing Yuxiang, who proceeded to harass the local magistrate, but the conflict was not thoroughly looked at. In fact the local magistrate was down playing the entire thing and failing to even mention the boxer element to it all. The conflict got bigger, the Christians kept complaining, but nothing was being done. In Gangzi Lizhuang a southern part of Pingyuan county a boxer leader named Li Changshui who was quarreling with a Christian leader named Li Jinbang. They had a minor land dispute and Li Changshui began looting Li Jinbang with some boxer allies. The local magistrate ordered Qing forces to crack down who stormed the area arresting some boxers, but Li Changshui fled. The magistrate reported to Yuxiang and others all was well again. However Li Changshui had fled to Chiping where he asked for help from Zhu Hongdeng. Both men returned to Gangzi Lizhuang with a force of hundreds of boxers. The Boxers forced the local christians to feed them, took some hostage for ransom to get some arrested boxers out of jail. The magistrate came to investigate to find Zhu Hongdeng dressed in red pants, a red cap, with red flags carrying the slogan “Tian-xia Yihetuan, xing qing mie-yang / Under heaven, the boxers united in righteousness; revive the Qing and destroy the foreign”. The magistrate's soldiers charged into the village, and the Boxers attacked their flag bearers. Upon seeing this, rumor has it the magistrate said to his chief runner “which is faster, a horse or sedan chair?” Before fleeing the scene. The Boxers had thus defeated a rather tiny Qing force, literally less than 20 guys.  Everyone began harassing the magistrate to summon a adequate force before Zhu Hongdeng got emboldened enough to start a rebellion. On October 12th the magistrate requested forces and by the 16th they arrived led by the prefect of Jinan Lu Changyi and officer Yuan Shidun, a cousin of Yuan Shikai. Lu Changyi quickly seized command and went to Gangzi Lizhuang only to find out Zhu Hongdeng and the boxers had left. They had fled northwest to the Senluo Temple which was on the eastern bank of the Majia river. The temple was built over a dike and had a commanding view with its high walls. On the morning of October 18th, around 1500 boxers had gathered around the temple. Yuan Shidun dispatched 500 infantry with 20 cavalry towards them. His scouts went ahead and reported back that the Boxers had these large red flags reading “revive the Qing, destroy the foreign”. A boxer messenger came to greet the scouts, and apparently a miscommunication led to some gunfire from the Qing. The Boxers were armed with swords, spears, a handful of primitive hunting rifles and some antique cannons and they erupted against the Qing. The Qing forces carried only single short rifles and after firing their first volley, could not reload quickly enough as the Boxers charged upon them. A few Qing soldiers were killed, more wounded as they fled for their lives. The Qing soldiers were shocked by the ferocity of the Boxers, they charged without fear of death or pain. The Qing rallied for a counter attack and this time caused casualties upon the boxers, roughly 27 killed. Zhu Hongdeng and the boxers fled as the Qing arrested and executed many. While this could appear to the naked eye a minor skirmish, it was a watershed moment for the Boxer movement. The boxers had been brought to the forefront of Qing attention, they received a ton of publicity. Zhu Hongdeng, though defeated in the end, paraded around Chiping stating they had won a great victory. The slogan “Revive the Qing, destroy the foreign” was an incredible new development, why? Because the one thing the boxers always lacked was good leadership, they were pretty much directionless this entire time. Zhu Hongdeng would be arrested like countless other Boxer leaders, but a slogan “revive the Qing, destroy the foreign”, this was something people could rally to and it was a sense of direction. The slogan spread like wildfire amongst many differing boxer groups. Also they were using the term yihetuan instead of Yihequan, tuan meaning militia, Quan referred to boxers. They were now “the militia united in righteousness”  they had evolved into a more legitimate force. As Dan Carlin once said in his podcast about the events leading up to WW1, the pin had been taken out of the hand grenade. I would like to take this time to remind you all that this podcast is only made possible through the efforts of Kings and Generals over at Youtube. Please go subscribe to Kings and Generals over at Youtube and to continue helping us produce this content please check out www.patreon.com/kingsandgenerals. If you are still hungry after that, give my personal channel a look over at The Pacific War Channel at Youtube, it would mean a lot to me. The Yihequan had become the Yihetuan. The conflicts against the foreigners reached its zenith and now the Boxers were going to lead a violent movement that would yet again bring China into a war, not with one or two nations, but 8.