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In honor of National Safety Month, the Society of Actuaries is re-releasing its very first Research Insights podcast — a foundational conversation that still resonates today. Dale Hall, FSA, CERA, MAAA, Managing Director of Research, introduces the episode, which highlights the findings from the 2017 SOA report, "Analysis of Opioid Overdose Death Trends in the United States." This conversation explores key mortality trends, risk factors, and how actuarial analysis can support public health efforts, especially in tackling the opioid crisis. It's a timely reflection during a month dedicated to reducing preventable harm. Explore the original report here: https://www.soa.org/resources/research-reports/2017/2017-opioid-overdose-deaths-us/ Send us your feedback at ResearchInsights@soa.org

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Last time we spoke about the North Borneo Offensive. General Buckner's 10th Army captured strategic locations, including Shuri Castle, marking a turning point. Simultaneously, General Eichelberger's forces liberated Mindanao, overcoming tough Japanese defenses in the mountainous terrain. As they approached Malaybalay, fierce resistance resulted in heavy casualties, but the Americans persisted, inflicting significant losses on their foes. By June 9, the Americans pressed further into the enemy's defensive lines, leading to intense combat. The Marines landed on the Oroku Peninsula, where fierce fighting revealed the tenacity of the Japanese defenders. General Ushijima prepared for a final stand, as American forces began to encircle and dismantle Japanese positions. As the campaign unfolded, Australians under Brigadier Whitehead launched the North Borneo Offensive, landing on Tarakan and swiftly pushing the Japanese into the rugged interior.  This episode is Victory at Okinawa Welcome to the Pacific War Podcast Week by Week, 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 world war two? Kings and Generals have an assortment of episodes on world war two 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 you can find a few videos all the way from the Opium Wars of the 1800's until the end of the Pacific War in 1945.  Okinawa was more than just a battlefield; it became a symbol of sacrifice, the last heroic stand of a fading empire. By this point in the war, Japan was facing inevitable defeat, yet their resolve remained unbroken. They clung to the samurai spirit, determined to fight to the bitter end out of honor and duty. The stakes were high. Japan needed precious time to fortify its home islands, to stretch the conflict as long as possible. To achieve this, over 100,000 brave souls were sent into the fray, sacrificing their lives to slow the American advance and inflict as many casualties as they could. As we've explored in previous episodes, this fierce determination fueled their resistance. And now, we stand at a pivotal moment, the final days of the Battle of Okinawa, the last major confrontation of the Pacific War. As we last left the battlefield, it was June 16, General Buckner's 10th Army had made significant strides, capturing most of southern Okinawa and finally breaking through the last major enemy defenses at the Yaeju Dake-Yuza Dake Escarpment. The remnants of General Ushijima's 32nd Army were now locked in a desperate fight to hold onto the Kiyamu Peninsula, slowly being pushed back toward the sea and their ultimate demise. The following day, June 17, the assault continued with renewed determination. General Geiger's 3rd Amphibious Corps pressed on through Kunishi Ridge, while General Hodge's 24th Corps worked to consolidate its hard-won gains in the escarpment. On the west coast, General Shepherd's 6th Marine Division took action as Colonel Roberts' 22nd Marines stepped in to relieve the weary 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines at the northern slope of Mezado Ridge. With a fierce spirit, they began to push southward, successfully securing most of the ridge. To the east, General Del Valle's 1st Marine Division forged ahead. Colonel Snedeker's fresh 3rd Battalion took over from the exhausted 1st Battalion and advanced 1,400 yards to seize the high ground just east of Mezado. Meanwhile, the 2nd Battalion, 5th Marines fought hard to capture the remaining positions of Kunishi Ridge, achieving only a gradual extension to the east. Colonel Griebel's 3rd Battalion moved in behind them to reinforce the isolated Marines, bravely fending off a fierce counterattack under the cover of night. Further east, Colonel Dill's 382nd Regiment systematically eliminated the last enemy positions in the Yuza-Ozato-Yuza Dake area, while Colonel Halloran's 381st Regiment held firm and maintained their lines. In a key maneuver, Colonel Pachler's 17th Regiment launched a successful assault, capturing Hill 153 before Colonel Green's 184th Regiment took over during the night. Lastly, Colonel Finn's 32nd Regiment secured the reverse slopes of Hill 115, preparing to launch an attack on Mabuni and Hill 89. By nightfall, Hodge's 24th Corps had firmly secured all the commanding heights of the Yaeju Dake-Yuza Dake Escarpment. Most of Mezado Ridge and Kunishi Ridge were now in American hands, and Colonel Wallace's 8th Marines had landed in the rear to bolster the western push. For the first time, American forces across the line looked down upon nearly eight square miles of enemy-held territory, a staggering view of what lay ahead. Realizing they were forced from their last defensive positions and that their destruction was imminent, the 32nd Army began to unravel, collapsing into chaos. On June 18, Hodge's troops seized the opportunity to strike decisively. The 32nd Regiment advanced down the coast toward Mabuni, facing increasing resistance. The 184th Regiment moved down the reverse slopes of Hill 153, closing in on Medeera, while the 381st Regiment speedily crossed the plateau, tackling scattered enemy fire to seize the high ground just 400 yards north of Medeera. Simultaneously, Dill's 3rd Battalion crashed through a rugged maze of caves and pillboxes, making a daring 600-yard advance to the base of the rocky ridge north of Aragachi. To the west, Griebel's 1st Battalion circled the eastern end of Kunishi Ridge, battling heavy resistance to gain the lower slopes of Hill 79. Further west, Roberts' 2nd Battalion pushed through the 3rd and aimed for Kuwanga Ridge, successfully seizing an 1,800-yard stretch by late afternoon. As they advanced, the 3rd Battalion, 4th Marines moved forward to occupy the eastern end of the ridge. Meanwhile, the remainder of the 22nd Marines began to mop up the remnants of resistance on Mezado Ridge. Tragedy struck when Colonel Roberts was tragically killed by a sniper near his observation post during this operation. Lieutenant-Colonel August Larson would succeed him in command. Sadly, Roberts would not be the only American commander to fall that day. In the heart of the Marine line, the 8th Marines were finally called into action in the morning to relieve the weary 7th Marines. After a rigorous artillery bombardment to soften up the enemy defenses, Wallace's 2nd Battalion began its advance south toward the Kuwanga-Makabe Road, successfully capturing the high ground just north of the road by late afternoon. Meanwhile, General Buckner decided to visit Wallace's command post on Mezado Ridge around midday. He observed the 8th Marines' steady progress in the valley, taking stock of their relentless push forward. Tragically, as he was leaving the observation post, disaster struck. Five artillery shells rained down, one striking a coral outcrop near him. The jagged shards of coral filled the air, and Buckner was mortally wounded in the chest. He died within minutes, just days shy of achieving his goal: the complete capture of Okinawa. With Buckner's passing, General Geiger, as the senior troop commander, took over temporary command of the 10th Army for the remainder of the battle. Buckner became the highest-ranking American military officer killed in World War II and would hold that somber distinction throughout the entire 20th century. On June 18, the final written order from General Ushijima of the 32nd Army outlined a daring escape plan. He designated an officer to lead the "Blood and Iron Youth Organization," tasked with conducting guerrilla warfare once organized combat had ceased. Simultaneously, he ordered his remaining troops to make their way to the northern mountains of Okinawa, where a small band of guerrillas was rumored to be operating.  In his message he congratulated them on fulfilling their "assigned mission in a manner which leaves nothing to regret." He urged them to "fight to the last and die for the eternal cause of loyalty to the Emperor." This movement was not to happen in haste. Soldiers were instructed to travel in small groups of two to five over the course of several days. They were urged to don civilian clothes and avoid confrontation whenever possible. In a clever stratagem, most of the army staff officers were directed to leave the command post disguised as native Okinawans, aiming to infiltrate American lines and find safety in northern Okinawa. Some individuals, like Colonel Yahara, were entrusted with the mission of reaching Japan to report to the Imperial General Headquarters. Others were tasked with organizing guerrilla operations, focusing on harassing the rear areas of the 10th Army and Island Command, determined to continue the fight against the American forces in any way they could. Again I have read Yahara's book on the battle of Okinawa and despite being full of apologetic stuff and attempts to make himself look better, its one of the most insightful books on the Japanese perspective. You get a lot of information on how bad it was for the Okinawan civilians in caves, harrowing stuff. I highly recommend it. The American attack pressed on into June 19, though it faced delays due to the influx of civilian and military prisoners. Not all of the 32nd Army survivors were imbued with a will "to die for the eternal cause of loyalty to the Emperor." Loudspeakers mounted on tanks in the 7th Division's front lines and on LCI's that cruised up and down the coast line were successful in convincing over 3,000 civilians to surrender. Far more significant, however, were the 106 Japanese soldiers and 238 Boeitai who voluntarily gave up during the division's advance on 19 June. The relentless attack of American troops, coupled with intensive efforts by psychological warfare teams, brought in increasing numbers of battle-weary Japanese and Okinawans who had decided that the war was lost and their cause was hopeless. It is not inconceivable that every enemy soldier who surrendered meant one less American casualty as the wind-up drive of Tenth Army continued. Despite these challenges, the 32nd Regiment advanced to within just 200 yards of the outskirts of Mabuni. Meanwhile, the 184th and 381st Regiments coordinated their efforts, closing in on Medeera from the south and east. The 382nd Regiment pressed forward, overcoming fierce resistance as they reached the ridges overlooking Aragachi. Tragically, General Easley became the third major high-ranking casualty in just two days. The 5th Marines launched multiple assaults on Hills 79 and 81, but their efforts were met with fierce opposition and ended in failure. Wallace's 3rd Battalion, facing only light resistance, captured Ibaru Ridge, the last high ground before the sea, before pushing onward to the coastal cliffs. On the eastern front, Griebel's 3rd Battalion successfully seized Makabe and then joined forces with the 8th Marines to secure the coastal zone. Colonel Shapley's 4th Marines advanced alongside the 8th Marines throughout most of the day but were unable to reach the coast, halted by a formidable enemy position along the Kiyamu-Gusuku hill mass. Further south, Colonel Whaling's 29th Marines passed through the 22nd Marines and moved rapidly, also facing light resistance, reaching the base of the Kiyamu-Gusuku hill mass to link up with the 4th Marines before nightfall. As darkness enveloped the battlefield, Shepherd launched an attack on the hill mass. The 4th Marines successfully seized Hill 80, but they could only establish strong positions on the left flank of Hill 72. The 29th Marines encountered minimal opposition as they swept forward toward the southern coast. Meanwhile, the 5th Marines continued their relentless assaults on Hills 79 and 81, managing to capture most of Hill 79 before losing the crest at the last moment. Their tank-infantry assaults against Hill 81, however, once again ended in defeat. Looking east toward Hodge's front on June 21, the 382nd Regiment cleared out the last remnants in Aragachi, while the 381st Regiment seized the northern outskirts of Medeera. In the dark hours of June 20, the last courier contact was made between the Medeera pocket and the Hill 89 pocket. General Amamiya, commander of the 24th Division, issued a desperate order directing all his units "to fight to the last man in their present positions." At the time he gave this ultimatum, he had very few infantrymen left to defend the Medeera position. The relentless advance of the Marines had nearly annihilated the 22nd and 32nd Regiments, while the 96th Division had decimated the 89th Regiment at Yuza Dake and Aragachi. With their ranks severely depleted, the remaining defenders were a ragtag collection of artillerymen, drivers, corpsmen, engineers, Boeitai, and headquarters personnel drawn from nearly every unit of the L-Day island garrison. Those who managed to avoid surrender or sought to evade capture fought with the fierce determination of fanatics, resolutely defending their positions against overwhelming odds. Meanwhile, Colonel Coolidge's 305th Regiment, engaged in a vigorous mopping-up operation behind the lines of the 96th Division, prepared for an assault on Makabe Ridge. The 184th Regiment managed to secure the hills overlooking Udo, and despite facing fierce resistance from hidden enemy forces in coral outcroppings and caves along the coastal cliffs, the 32nd Regiment fought its way to the eastern slope of Hill 89. Throughout June 21, a series of small local attacks and mopping-up actions occupied most units of the 24th Corps, often interrupted to allow large numbers of civilians and soldiers to surrender. In spite of the bitter and costly resistance, the 32nd Regiment successfully secured Mabuni and advanced up to the tableland atop Hill 89. Coolidge's 1st Battalion launched an assault on the hill south of Medeera behind a heavy mortar barrage, successfully capturing its crest. The 5th Marines completed the capture of Hill 79 and undertook a heavy, costly assault that ultimately led to the capture of Hill 81. The 7th and 8th Marines began the crucial task of flushing out remaining Japanese holdouts, while also dealing with the increasing wave of soldiers and civilians choosing to surrender. The 4th Marines executed a successful double envelopment of Hill 72 that secured the strategic Kiyamu-Gusuku ridge, and the 29th Marines met only very light resistance during their sweep of Ara Saki, the southernmost point of the island. This swift progress and the obvious collapse of major enemy opposition prompted General Geiger to declare that the island of Okinawa was secure and that organized enemy resistance had come to an end. That night, in a tragic turn of events, Generals Ushijima and Cho committed Seppuku in the cave housing their command post.  On the night of June 21, Lieutenant General Ushijima Mitsuru and Lieutenant General Cho Isamu, the commander and chief of staff of the 32nd Army, fulfilled their final obligation to the Emperor in a deeply traditional manner. In accordance with the warrior code of their homeland, they atoned for their inability to halt the American advance by committing Seppuku. On the evening of their planned departure, Ushijima hosted a banquet in the cave that served as their command post, featuring a large meal prepared by his cook, Tetsuo Nakamutam. The banquet was generously complemented with sake and the remaining stock of captured Black & White Scotch whisky provided by Cho. At 03:00 on June 22, both generals, adorned in their full field uniforms decorated with medals, led a small party of aides and staff officers out onto a narrow ledge at the cave entrance, which overlooked the ocean. American soldiers of the 32nd Regiment were stationed less than 100 feet away, completely unaware of the solemn preparations taking place for the suicide ceremony. First, Ushijima bared his abdomen to the ceremonial knife and thrust inward, followed by Cho, who then fell to the ground. As Ushijima made his final act, a simultaneous slash from the headquarters adjutant's saber struck his bowed neck. The two generals were secretly buried immediately after their deaths, their bodies going undiscovered until June 25, when patrols from the 32nd Regiment found them at the foot of the seaward cliff-face of Hill 89. General Cho had penned his own simple epitaph, stating, “22nd day, 6th month, 20th year of the Showa Era. I depart without regret, fear, shame, or obligations. Army Chief of Staff; Army Lieutenant General Cho, Isamu, age of departure 51 years. At this time and place, I hereby certify the foregoing.” Their deaths were witnessed by Colonel Yahara, who was the most senior officer captured by American forces. Yahara had requested Ushijima's permission to commit suicide as well, but the general had refused, saying, "If you die, there will be no one left who knows the truth about the battle of Okinawa. Bear the temporary shame but endure it. This is an order from your army commander." While many die-hard groups continued to fight until annihilation, an unprecedented number of Japanese soldiers, both officers and enlisted men, began to surrender. On that fateful day, Operation Ten-Go's final breaths were marked by the launch of the two-day tenth Kiksui mass attack, which saw only 45 kamikaze aircraft take to the skies. While this desperate attempt succeeded in sinking LSM-59 and damaging the destroyer escort Halloran, as well as the seaplane tenders Curtiss and Kenneth Whiting, the next day would bring even less impact, with only two landing ships sustaining damage during the final attack of the campaign. As communications from the 32nd Army fell silent, a deeply regretful Admiral Ugaki was forced to conclude the grim reality of their situation. He felt “greatly responsible for the calamity” but recognized that there was seemingly no alternative course that might have led to success. Throughout the defense of Okinawa, approximately 6,000 sorties were flown, including at least 1,900 kamikaze missions. However, the losses were staggering, with over 4,000 aircraft lost during these attacks. In contrast, Allied forces suffered the loss of 763 planes in the Okinawa campaign, with 305 of those being operational losses. Since the operation commenced, naval losses for Iceberg totaled an alarming 4,992 sailors dead, with 36 ships sunk and 374 damaged, accounting for 17% of all American naval losses in the Pacific War. Meanwhile, extensive and coordinated mop-up operations in southern Okinawa were essential before the area could be deemed secure for the planned construction of supply depots, airfields, training areas, and port facilities. In response, Colonel Mason's 1st Marines and Colonel Hamilton's 307th Regiment established blocking positions in the hills above the Naha-Yonabaru valley to thwart any Japanese attempts to infiltrate north. On June 22, the four assault divisions that had previously shattered the Kiyamu Peninsula defenses received orders to prepare for a sweeping advance to the north. Their mission was clear: destroy any remaining resistance, blow and seal all caves, bury the dead, and salvage any equipment, both friendly and enemy, left on the battlefield. The following day, General Joseph Stilwell arrived to take command of the 10th Army during the mop-up phase of the campaign. Meanwhile, units from the 1st and 6th Marine Divisions were engaged on the Komesu and Kiyamu-Gusuku Ridges, while the 7th Division probed Hill 89 and Mabuni. In the Medeera pocket, Coolidge's 3rd Battalion successfully seized Hill 85 on June 22. The 96th Division intensified its focus in the Medeera-Aragachi area, with elements of the 381st Regiment mopping up the last holdouts in the ruins of Medeera by June 23. Two days later, after a thorough search of the area south of the Yaeju Dake-Yuza Dake Escarpment, the 10th Army finally initiated its drive northward, with both corps taking responsibility for the ground they had captured in the previous month. On the morning of June 26, the reinforced Fleet Marine Force Amphibious Reconnaissance Battalion landed unopposed on Kumejima, marking it as the last and largest of the Okinawa Islands selected for radar and fighter director sites. By the end of June, the mop-up operations in southern Okinawa had resulted in an estimated 8,975 Japanese killed and 3,808 prisoners of war added to the 10th Army's total. Overall, the Americans counted a staggering total of 10,755 prisoners of war and 107,539 Japanese dead, along with an estimated 23,764 believed to be sealed in caves or buried by their comrades. This cumulative casualty figure of 142,058 was "far above a reasonable estimate of military strength on the island," prompting 10th Army intelligence officers to conclude that at least 42,000 civilians had tragically fallen victim to artillery, naval, and air attacks due to their unfortunate proximity to Japanese combat forces and installations. American losses were also substantial, with 7,374 men recorded dead, 31,807 wounded, and 239 missing, in addition to 26,221 non-battle casualties. But now, it's time to leave Okinawa and return to Borneo to continue covering the North Borneo Offensive. As we last observed, by mid-June, General Wootten's 9th Australian Division had successfully executed two major amphibious landings on Brunei Bay. Brigadier Porter's 24th Brigade occupied most of Labuan Island, with the exception of the Pocket, while Brigadier Windeyer's 20th Brigade secured the Brunei area. By June 16, Wootten decided that since the enemy was withdrawing and showing no signs of mounting an attack, he would take control of the high ground stretching from Mempakul and Menumbok to Cape Nosong. This strategic move aimed to prevent the enemy from utilizing the track from Kota Klias to Karukan and to secure beaches for supply points during the planned advance northward. Accordingly, Porter ordered the 2/28th Battalion to reduce the Pocket. The recently landed 2/12th Commando Squadron was tasked with mopping up the outlying areas of the island. Meanwhile, the 2/32nd Battalion began preparing for an amphibious movement to Weston on the mainland east of Labuan, with plans to reconnoiter across country and by river towards Beaufort. The 2/43rd Battalion and the 2/11th Commando Squadron were also set to prepare for an amphibious reconnaissance in the Mempakul area. On June 14, the 2/28th Battalion launched its initial attack against the Pocket, following an artillery barrage. However, they were forced to withdraw in the face of intense machine-gun and mortar fire. In response, the 2/12th Field Regiment took over, bombarding the Pocket for the next six days and nights, hurling a staggering total of 140 tons of shells into it. On June 16, the 2/28th Battalion launched another assault, this time supported by tanks from the north, successfully capturing Lyon Ridge, despite sustaining heavy losses. After several more days of relentless artillery, naval, and air bombardment, the 2/28th launched a final assault on June 21, just as the Japanese attempted to send two raiding parties to infiltrate through the Australian lines and attack Labuan town and its airstrip. Although these raiders managed to catch the confused defenders off guard and inflicted several casualties, they were ultimately dealt with swiftly and without causing significant damage. Meanwhile, with the combined support of tanks and artillery, the 2/28th Battalion attacked the reduced garrison at the Pocket, breaking through Lushington Ridge and Eastman Spur to eliminate the remaining Japanese positions and completely clear the area. By the end of the Battle of Labuan, the Australians had achieved a decisive victory, with 389 Japanese soldiers killed and 11 taken prisoner, while suffering 34 Australian fatalities and 93 wounded. In parallel, following a successful reconnaissance on June 16, the 2/32nd Battalion landed unopposed at Weston on June 17. They quickly secured the area and established a patrol base at Lingkungan. Over the next few days, Australian patrols began probing north towards Bukau, occasionally clashing with Japanese parties. A company from the 2/32nd Battalion also established a patrol base at Gadong up the Padas River, finding no Japanese presence in the surrounding regions. From this position, the Australians were able to patrol along the Padas River in small craft, discovering they could reach Beaufort rapidly using this route, catching the enemy off guard. Meanwhile, on June 19, the 2/43rd Battalion and the 2/11th Independent Company landed unopposed at Mempakul, further solidifying the Australian presence in the area. Two days later, while the commandos worked to clear the Klias Peninsula, the 2/43rd Battalion launched an amphibious expedition up the Klias River. This mission successfully navigated through Singkorap and reached Kota Klias, confirming that Japanese forces were not present in significant strength along the river. As a result, the 2/43rd Battalion set out on June 22 to occupy Kota Klias without encountering any resistance. Given this positive momentum, Brigadier Porter ordered the 2/28th Battalion to take over operations from the 2/32nd Battalion in and around Weston. At the same time, the 2/43rd Battalion was tasked with marching through Kandu to attack Beaufort from the north. Additionally, the 2/32nd Battalion was directed to probe north along the Padas River and along the railway, drawing enemy attention away from the main Australian advance. Looking south, while the 2/17th Battalion remained around Brunei and the 2/15th Battalion probed along the river toward Limbang, Windeyer had ordered the 2/13th Battalion to prepare for an amphibious movement to the Miri-Lutong area. Brunei town had been severely battered by Allied bombers and Japanese demolitions. The troops were critical of the air force's practice of bombing conspicuous buildings even when they were unlikely to contain anything of military importance. In Brunei, for example, the bazaar and the cinema were destroyed, but neither was likely to have contained any Japanese men or material and their destruction and the destruction of similar buildings added to the distress of the civilians. The infantryman on the ground saw the effects of bombing at the receiving end. “The impression was gained, says the report of the 20th Brigade, that, in the oil producing and refining centres-Seria, Kuala Belait, Lutong, Miri much of the destruction served no military purpose. The destruction of the native bazaar and shop area in Kuala Belait, Brunei, Tutong and Miri seemed wanton.“ On June 16, the 2/17th finally moved out and occupied Tutong, successfully crossing the river at its mouth. From there, the battalion began its movement along the coast toward Seria. However, despite the strategic importance of the town's oil wells, there was only one encounter with the enemy at the Bira River on June 20 before the town was occupied the following day, only to find the oil wells ablaze.  At Seria, the oil wells were ablaze. From the broken pipes that topped each well, burning oil gushed forth like fire from immense, hissing Bunsen burners. The pressure was so intense that the oil, as clear as petrol, only ignited several inches away from the pipe. Once ignited, it transformed into a tumbling cloud of flame, accompanied by billowing blue-black smoke. At approximately 1,000 feet, the plumes from more than 30 fires merged into a single canopy of smoke. This horrifying spectacle of waste persisted day and night. The men around Seria fell asleep to the hissing and rumbling of an entire oilfield engulfed in flames and awoke to the same din. The Japanese had set fire to 37 wells, destroyed buildings and bridges, and attempted to incapacitate vehicles, pumps, and other equipment by removing essential components and either discarding them in rivers or burying them. Consequently, the Australian engineers faced the daunting task of extinguishing the fires with only their own equipment, along with abandoned gear they could repair or make functional. They relied on assistance from local natives who had observed the Japanese hiding parts and employed methods of improvisation and selective cannibalization to tackle the crisis. Meanwhile, by June 19, raiding elements of the 2/15th Battalion had successfully secured Limbang. From this location, they began sending patrols up the Limbang River toward Ukong, along the Pandaruan River to Anggun, and east toward Trusan. The following day, after a naval bombardment by three American destroyers, the 2/13th Battalion landed unopposed at Lutong and quickly secured the area. On June 21, the Australians crossed the river and advanced into Miri without facing any resistance, successfully occupying the town and its oilfield by June 23. Turning their attention back north, on June 24, the 2/43rd Battalion began its advance toward Beaufort, swiftly moving through Kandu and reaching a position just north of the Padas River the next day. In response to their progress, Brigadier Porter ordered the 2/32nd Battalion to seize the railway terminus and the spur leading down to the river just south of Beaufort, while the 2/43rd focused on capturing the high ground dominating Beaufort from the north and east. This coordinated attack was launched on June 26. By the end of the day, the leading company of the 2/32nd had reached the Padas River, approximately 2,000 yards west of the railway terminus, while the leading company of the 2/43rd secured the railway north of the Padas, similarly positioned about 2,000 yards from Beaufort. On June 27, the 2/43rd continued their offensive, rapidly capturing the high ground overlooking Beaufort. During the afternoon, one company ascended Mount Lawley and pursued the retreating Japanese, cutting off their escape route at a track junction, while another company moved into the town, taking possession early that night. In the following hours and throughout June 28, the Australians faced a series of heavy counterattacks as they worked to consolidate their positions. Meanwhile, the 2/32nd Battalion successfully captured the railway terminus, encountering only slight opposition, with one company executing a wide flanking maneuver to the Padas just upstream from Beaufort. Under heavy bombardment from artillery and mortars, the bulk of the 368th Independent Battalion began to retreat along the Australian-held track in the early hours of June 29. While many were killed during this withdrawal, most managed to escape. At intervals groups of two or three walked into the company area in the darkness and were killed. Fire was strictly controlled, and one platoon was credited with having killed 21 Japanese with 21 single shots fired at ranges of from five to 15 yards. One Japanese walked on to the track 50 yards from the foremost Australian Bren gun position and demanded the surrender of the Australians who were blocking the Japanese line of retreat. According to one observer his words were: "Surrender pliz, Ossie. You come. No?" He was promptly shot. One company counted 81 Japanese killed with "company weapons only" round the junction and estimated that at least 35 others had been killed; six Australians were slightly wounded.  By morning, the fighting was virtually over, and the mop-up of the disorganized enemy force commenced. The attack on Beaufort cost the 24th Brigade 7 men killed and 38 wounded, while the Australians counted 93 Japanese dead and took two prisoners. Meanwhile, the 2/28th Battalion secured Lumadan village, where it made contact with the 2/32nd. Porter then ordered this battalion to pursue the retreating Japanese eastward, successfully securing the Montenior Besar railway bridge by July 4. The 2/32nd Battalion proceeded to attack toward Papar, encountering little opposition as they captured Membakut on July 5, followed by Kimanis on July 10, and finally Papar on July 12. Turning back south, the 2/17th Battalion occupied Kuala Belait on June 24, where they discovered evidence of a massacre of Indian prisoners of war.  Indian prisoners of war began reaching the lines of the 2/17th Battalion at Seria on June 22. By the end of the month, a total of 41 had arrived, reporting a horrific event: on June 14, the Japanese had slaughtered a portion of a group of more than 100 Indian prisoners at Kuala Belait. The Australians discovered 24 charred bodies at the site, along with evidence indicating that others had also been killed. A report by the 2/17th noted, "The motive for the massacre is not clear, and whether a partial loss of rations, the waving of flags, or simply Japanese brutality was responsible cannot be determined." The surviving Indians were found to be starving, with many suffering from illness. Colonel Broadbent remarked, "The loyalty and fortitude of these Indians has been amazing and is a lesson to us all. Even now, their standard of discipline is high." Two days later, patrols made contact with the 2/13th Battalion at the Baram River. Pushing south along Riam Road, the patrols of the 2/13th clashed with the Japanese at South Knoll, which they captured by the end of the month. Throughout July, the 2/13th continued patrolling down Riam Road against some opposition, eventually pushing the Japanese beyond Bakam by August. At the same time, the 2/17th conducted deep patrols southward from Kuala Belait, particularly along the Baram River toward Bakung, Marudi, and Labi. Overall, Australian losses during the North Borneo Offensive totaled 114 killed and 221 wounded, while they captured 130 prisoners and accounted for at least 1,234 Japanese killed. Following the conclusion of conventional military operations, Wootten's troops began to support the efforts of Australian-sponsored native guerrillas operating in Sarawak under Operation Semut and in British North Borneo as part of Operation Agas.  Between March and July 1945, five Special Operations Australia “SOA” parties were inserted into North Borneo. The Agas 1 and 2 parties established networks of agents and guerrillas in northwestern Borneo, while the Agas 4 and 5 parties, landed on the east coast, achieved little in their missions. The Agas 3 party investigated the Ranau area at the request of the 1st Corps. The results of Operation Agas were mixed; although its parties established control over their respective areas of operation and provided intelligence of variable quality, they were responsible for killing fewer than 100 Japanese soldiers. In parallel, as part of Operation Semut, over 100 Allied personnel, mainly Australians, were inserted by air into Sarawak from March 1945, organized into four parties. These parties were tasked with collecting intelligence and establishing guerrilla forces. The indigenous Dayaks of Sarawak's interior enthusiastically joined these guerrilla groups, essentially allowing SOA personnel to lead small private armies. No. 200 Flight RAAF and the Royal Australian Navy's Snake-class junks played crucial roles in this campaign, facilitating the insertion of SOA personnel and supplies. The guerrilla forces launched attacks to gain control of the interior of Sarawak, while the 9th Division focused on coastal areas, oilfields, plantations, and ports in North Borneo. The guerrillas operated from patrol bases around Balai, Ridan, and Marudi, as well as in the mountains and along key waterways, including the Pandaruan and Limbang Rivers, and along the railway connecting Beaufort and Tenom. Their objective was to disrupt Japanese troop movements and interdict forces as they withdrew from the main combat zone. The RAAF conducted air strikes to support these lightly armed guerrillas, who at times had to evade better-armed Japanese units. These guerrilla forces successfully raided several key towns and facilities, significantly disrupting enemy movements and efforts. It is estimated that over 1,800 Japanese soldiers were killed in North Borneo through guerrilla actions, particularly by the fearsome Dayak people, whose fierce tactics and local knowledge played a crucial role in these operations. 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. In the final throes of the Pacific War, the Battle of Okinawa became a fierce battleground of sacrifice and honor. As American forces, led by General Buckner, advanced, they shattered Japanese defenses, pushing them into a desperate retreat. On June 21, General Ushijima and Lieutenant General Cho, recognizing their imminent defeat, committed seppuku, adhering to the samurai code. The chaotic battle led to staggering casualties, with many Japanese soldiers surrendering, realizing their cause was lost. By June's end, Okinawa was secured, symbolizing not only a victory but also the tragic cost of war, with countless lives lost on both sides.

For this episode of SOA, Ian, Producer Jason and Ambassador Shawn welcome three members of the Official SOA Patreon page (Cody Johnson, Justin Frey and Dan Campbell) to take on a Jeopardy-style trivia challenge to see who knows their Crowes the best and will go home with the 6LP "Live at the Greek" reissue box set!

La protection des mers, c'est l'enjeu de la troisième Conférence de l'ONU sur l'Océan, qui s'ouvre lundi 9 juin à Nice, dans le sud de la France. L'un des sujets majeurs de ce sommet, c'est la pollution des mers par les plastiques. Comme dit Foga Agbetossou, les microplastiques n'ont pas besoin de visas pour arriver sur les côtes africaines. Foga Agbetossou est le responsable pour le Togo de l'ONG SOA, pour Sustainable Ocean Alliance, Alliance pour un océan durable, en français. En ligne de Lomé, il répond aux questions de Christophe Boisbouvier. RFI : Foga Agbetossou, vu d'Afrique, qu'est-ce que vous attendez de cette troisième Conférence des Nations unies sur l'océan ? Foga Agbetossou : Il faut dire que l'Afrique s'attend à beaucoup de choses, surtout en matière de conservation. Donc, nous attendons à ce que les jeunes Africains puissent avoir plus de poids en matière de discussion sur les questions liées aux océans.Est-ce qu'avec le réchauffement climatique, vous craignez une élévation du niveau de la mer sur les côtes africaines ?Bien sûr, cette élévation du niveau de la mer sur les côtes africaines n'est pas à craindre puisque c'est quelque chose qui se passe déjà. Les côtes les plus vulnérables sur le continent africain sont les côtes qui sont principalement constituées de plages sableuses. Puisque, vous le savez, les plages sableuses ne sont pas très résistantes face à l'avancée de la mer, face au phénomène d'érosion côtière. Donc, dès que les vagues déferlent sur les côtes, ces plages sableuses ne résistent pas aux vagues qui les érodent.Et du côté des mangroves ?Et les mangroves aussi. Comme les mangroves sont partie intégrante des systèmes côtiers, elles sont également menacées et, du coup, elles perdent leurs potentiels de résistance face aux inondations et aux phénomènes d'érosion côtière.Et qu'en est-il pour les îles au large du continent africain, notamment du côté de l'océan Indien ? Oui, ces îles sont également très menacées face au réchauffement climatique, puisque ces îles sont des zones de prédilection de ce que nous appelons les récifs coralliens. Et ces récifs coralliens, figurez-vous, ce sont des organismes qui créent des écosystèmes où d'autres poissons viennent se reproduire et où il y a beaucoup en termes de biodiversité marine. Donc, avec le réchauffement climatique, avec ses corollaires d'élévation du niveau de la mer, d'élévation du taux de CO2 dans la mer, ces récifs coralliens perdent en fait leur efficacité, perdent certaines de leurs activités biologiques et expulsent des organismes qui sont responsables de leur croissance. Donc, une fois qu'ils expulsent ces organismes-là, ils subissent ce qu'on appelle le blanchissement et ils perdent leurs fonctions biologiques. Et du coup, cela constitue un très grand problème, surtout pour ces îles comme Zanzibar, les Seychelles, les Comores et autres, qui sont dans l'océan Indien. Et figurez-vous que même une partie de leur économie en matière de pêche repose sur ces écosystèmes de récifs coralliens.Alors, toujours au chapitre du réchauffement climatique, l'un des sujets de cette conférence de Nice, ce sont les émissions de CO2 provoquées par le transport maritime. Ce secteur est à l'origine de 3 % des émissions mondiales de CO2, soit presque autant que l'avion et presque autant que l'ensemble du continent africain. Qu'attendez-vous d'une telle conférence au sujet du trafic maritime, justement ?Oui. Quand vous parlez des 3 %, on peut peut-être penser que c'est un chiffre infime. Mais les 3 % représentent en fait 1056 millions de tonnes de CO2 qui sont émis par le domaine maritime, les bateaux et tout le reste.Est ce qu'il faut que les bateaux arrêtent d'utiliser du fioul ? Et à ce moment-là, par quoi faut-il le remplacer ? Bien entendu, il faudrait qu'on se tourne vers les nouvelles technologies et remplacer ces carburants par d'autres carburants alternatifs comme l'hydrogène. Les recherches sont en cours et, à Lomé même récemment, il y a un institut, un centre Wascal.org qui est un centre de recherche sur les questions climatiques, qui, avec d'autres partenaires, a mis sur pied un institut de recherche sur l'hydrogène dont des avancées se font déjà sur le continent, principalement au Togo. Mais je crois qu'il faut qu'on se tourne beaucoup plus vers ces carburants alternatifs. Comme je le disais, il y a l'hydrogène. Il y a également des biocarburants marins. Des recherches sont en cours pour voir si on pourrait utiliser les algues et les déchets marins pour fabriquer du carburant pour ces bateaux. Il y a également un domaine qui est en pleine recherche actuellement, qui est l'électrification des ports. Il faut doter les ports des équipements d'énergies renouvelables pour réduire l'empreinte carbone.Donc il faudrait, sur le port de Lomé, des bornesélectriques où les bateaux viendraient recharger leurs batteries ?Exactement.Mais est ce que ce n'est pas quelque chose qui va prendre des années et des années ? Bien sûr que ça prendra des années. Mais tout rêve commence par un pas. Donc si nous ne faisons pas ce pas aujourd'hui, on risque de répéter les mêmes choses après 40 ou 50 ans.Lors de cette conférence, la France va proposer que les armateurs et les transporteurs maritimes payent une taxe carbone pour financer la transition énergétique. Mais beaucoup de pays sont contre. Qu'est-ce que vous en pensez ?Oui, la pollution plastique est bel et bien une réalité en Afrique puisque l'Afrique, pour information, produit plus de 17 millions de tonnes de déchets plastiques par an. Mais moins de 10 % de ces plastiques sont recyclés sur le continent et le reste finit, comme vous le savez, dans les rivières, les fleuves et dans les deux océans, l'océan Atlantique et l'océan Indien.L'un des fléaux des mers aujourd'hui, c'est le plastique. Alors vu d'Afrique, est-ce que la pollution plastique est une réalité ou pas ?Oui, la pollution plastique est bel et bien une réalité en Afrique puisque l'Afrique, pour information, a produit plus de 17 millions de tonnes de déchets plastiques par an. Mais moins de 10 % de ces plastiques sont recyclés sur le continent et le reste finit, comme vous le savez, dans les rivières, les fleuves et dans les deux océans, l'océan Atlantique et l'océan Indien.Et le problème, c'est que ces plastiques ne sont pas biodégradables. C'est ça ? Oui, la majeure partie de ces plastiques ne sont pas biodégradable. Une fois qu'ils entrent dans l'environnement marin, ils prennent des décennies, quelquefois même des centaines d'années, à se désintégrer par suite des processus physiques qui se déroulent dans la mer. Et donc, année après année, les plastiques augmentent en pleine mer. Et cela constitue un danger notoire pour les organismes qui vivent dans la mer. Et lorsque ces plastiques arrivent à se désintégrer aussi, ils se désintègrent et deviennent des microplastiques qui sont quelquefois confondus par certaines espèces marines avec des aliments. Ces espèces les ingurgitent. Et tout cela finit sur nos tables lorsque nous consommons de ces espèces.Donc il y a des poissons qu'il ne faut plus manger, c'est ça ? Je ne dirai pas qu'il ne faut plus manger, mais on ne sait pas quel poisson a ingurgité ces microplastiques et lequel n'en a pas pris. Donc, nous nous attendons à ce que des avancées notoires soient faites sur la question de la pollution plastique, puisque c'est une question qui touche non seulement l'Afrique, mais aussi les autres continents. Et le problème également, c'est que les plastiques qui sont rejetés sur d'autres continents n'ont pas besoin de visas avant de venir sur nos côtes. Et donc je crois qu'il faut vraiment développer une solution qui serait globale pour la question du plastique. Et je crois qu'une prochaine session se tiendra à Genève, en Suisse, et je crois qu'ils vont développer un traité mondial sur le plastique, un traité mondial que les États vont ratifier pour que tous ensemble, nous puissions trouver une solution globale pour ce problème global.Oui, mais vous savez bien que cet accord international que tout le monde appelle de ses vœux, les pays producteurs de pétrole n'en veulent pas puisque le plastique est fait à partir du pétrole.Oui, oui. Mais ce n'est pas parce que certains États ont refusé de ratifier le traité que nous allons nous empêcher de faire ce qui est bien. Il faut quand même aller dans la bonne direction et, un de ces jours, nous sommes positifs. Nous croyons que ces États vont céder.Et de ce point de vue, qu'est-ce que fait votre ONG, SOA, Sustainable Ocean Alliance, l'Alliance pour un Océan Durable, contre ce fléau des plastiques ?À SOA Togo, nous nous sommes rendu compte qu'en fait, en Afrique et spécialement au Togo, beaucoup de personnes ne sont pas informées sur les questions relatives aux océans. Et c'est d'ailleurs ce qui a motivé la création de cette organisation au Togo. Et ce que nous faisons, c'est que d'abord nous essayons de rapprocher l'océan des populations. Nous essayons de parler aux populations, nous faisons des tournées dans des écoles pour parler aux jeunes apprenants, pour familiariser les gens sur les questions relatives aux océans. Et pendant ces campagnes de sensibilisation, l'un des sujets principaux que nous débattons, c'est la question du plastique et nous montrons justement aux apprenants les bonnes pratiques à faire pour pouvoir réduire la pollution plastique, sinon l'éviter carrément.Donc votre message, c'est que la mer, ce n'est pas une poubelle.Oui, bien entendu, la mer n'est pas une poubelle, tout comme nos maisons respectives ne sont pas des poubelles. La mer, les fleuves, les rivières, ce sont des écosystèmes, des habitats d'autres organismes. Donc, il faut que nous travaillions à ne pas en faire des poubelles.La préoccupation majeure des professionnels de la mer en Afrique, c'est la surpêche, notamment la pêche industrielle. Que peut faire cette conférence de l'ONU à Nice, en France, pour réguler cette pêche sur les côtes africaines ?Oui, je pense à la convention d'Abidjan et je crois qu'il y a certains éléments qui manquent à la Convention et sur lesquels la Conférence peut également travailler pour régler la question de la surpêche sur le continent. En fait, ce qui se passe sur le terrain, c'est qu'il y a des bateaux, des industriels provenant d'autres pays qui viennent effectuer ces surpêches au large du continent africain et qui violent certains règlements qui sont en cours. Donc, je crois que la Conférence peut travailler à maximiser les efforts pour renforcer les mesures protectives contre cette surpêche.Et vous trouvez que la Convention d'Abidjan n'est pas assez contraignante ? Il y a certains des éléments qu'on pourrait ajouter à cette Convention, tels que la question de la pêche artisanale. Cette question n'a pas été bien traitée dans cette Convention, puisque lorsque ces bateaux industriels font cette surpêche, ils entrent en fait en compétition avec la pêche artisanale et ils menacent la sécurité alimentaire dans nos pays.Un accord a été rédigé qui vise à contrecarrer et éliminer la pêche illégale : 64 % des États côtiers du monde ont signé cet accord, ce qui veut dire qu'il reste 36 % des pays qui ne l'ont pas signé. Ce qui signifie qu'il y a de la résistance, non ? Bien sûr, cette résistance provient principalement de ces pays qui trouvent un intérêt dans la surpêche. Quand je pense à la Chine, vous savez que même la Chine intervient au large de plusieurs pays africains. Au Ghana même, la question est très cruciale. Je ne sais pas si vous avez déjà entendu parler du Saiko Fishing. Donc, ce sont des Chinois qui viennent au large des côtes ghanéennes et qui font leurs activités de façon illicite et qui font même des transbordements. Ils vendent des espèces juvéniles. Ils vont jusqu'aux espèces juvéniles, les vendent aux pêcheurs traditionnels qui reviennent les vendre sur le continent. Donc je crois que, au point où nous sommes arrivés, l'océan constitue beaucoup de potentialités que nous pourrons exploiter pour notre développement. Mais pendant que nous exploitons les ressources de l'océan, il faut penser à les exploiter de façon durable, parce que l'océan entretient la vie sur la terre. L'océan produit près de la moitié de l'oxygène que nous respirons et l'océan a encore beaucoup d'éléments à nous offrir. Et si nous nous précipitons à détruire ces ressources, nous risquons de ne pas avoir accès aux autres ressources que l'océan réserve pour nous. Donc, j'exhorte la population mondiale, j'exhorte les États à prendre des décisions qui iront à l'avantage de l'océan.À lire aussiTogo: la ville d'Aného lutte pour faire face à l'érosion et garder ses plagesÀ lire aussiAvant la conférence onusienne sur l'Océan, des scientifiques publient 10 recommandations pour le préserver

Het aantal SOAs stijgt. Hoe komt dit? Henry de Vries, dermatoloog en onderzoeker vertelt over de WHO resolutie die van huidziekten en huidinfecties een ‘global health priority' maakt. Dat is hoognodig vanwege zorgelijke ontwikkelingen: - Resistentie voor antibiotica bij oa gonorroe- stijgende incidentie van syfilis met meer congenitale syfilis in de USA- infectieziekten zoals Mpox, die zich niet aan landsgrenzen houden en het beste bij de bron aangepakt kunnen worden- meer lymfegranuloma venereum dat bij uitstek door de dermatoloog herkend moet wordenPositief nieuws is dat de HIV transmissie enorm afneemt en dat wij niet meer hoeven te testen op Chlamydia, indien er geen klachten zijn.Henry deelt praktische SOA en infectieziekten tips voor de dagelijkse praktijk van de dermatoloog en bespreekt dalend condoom gebruik en toenemend gebruik van sociale media met de effecten op de sexuele gezondheid.Shownotes:https://www.rijksmuseumboerhaave.nl/tentoonstellingen/ongezien  

On an all-new episode of SOA, David, Ian and Producer Jason sit down, Deprogrammed Podcast style, to create their ten track version of the ultimate Chris Robinson Brotherhood album. It's a fight to the finish that you won't want to miss!

Comenzamos el día recordando al director y guionista Mariano Ozores, que ha fallecido a los 98 años tras realizar 96 películas que forman parte de la comedia popular española. Después, el turista musical empieza su ruta por lugares de canciones en el tejado del señor Don Gato, un magnate que especula con la venta de sardinas. A continuación, conectamos con Latinoamérica a través de la música de MC Ardilla, de la mano de Luislo de Çantamarta. A las ocho conocemos la actualidad y una nueva expresión desde Almería: "a lo somormujo". Y, por último, charlamos con María SOA y Sara Faro, del dúo Fillas de Cassandra, sobre su nuevo EP: 'Hibernarse'.Escuchar audio

Charlamos con María SOA y Sara Faro, del dúo Fillas de Cassandra, sobre su nuevo EP: 'Hibernarse'. Además, tocan un tema en directo como previa de la actuación que harán el Día de los Museos de Radio 3.Escuchar audio

Join guest host Chris Carril with guests Matt Blakely and Dr. Jeff Heaton as they discuss RGA's sustainability efforts, responsibility to its community and stakeholders, and leveraging AI to help in those efforts. Matt Blakely leads RGA's global philanthropic, volunteerism, and sustainability reporting efforts. Since joining RGA in 2020, Matt and his team have developed and executed enterprise strategies that have enhanced the company's environmental sustainability and corporate citizenship. As of 2024, more than 60% of RGA employees participate in volunteerism, philanthropy, or sustainability causes. Additionally, RGA offsets 90% of its 2023 Scope 1 and 2 emissions globally.  Jeff Heaton, Vice President, AI Innovation, has over 23 years of experience in insurance underwriting, retrocession, and predictive analytics. He leads a team focused on fueling generative AI (GenAI) innovation across RGA, chairs the AI Council, and provides global advisory expertise on AI adoption. A recognized industry thought leader, Jeff publishes the RGA GenAI Quarterly Update and frequently speaks at SOA, GUAA, and IEEE events. He represents RGA as a board member of Washington University's Center for Analytics and Business Insights (CABI) and has contributed to academic and medical research.

"Borba protiv najžešćih cyber kriminalaca ne izgleda kao u filmovima. Više je tu istraživanja, pripreme i vježbe, nego kaotičnog tipkanja u tri ujutro",  rekao nam je brigadir Daor Dabo, zapovjednik u Zapovjedništvu za kibernetički prostor Ministarstva obrane Republike Hrvatske.U novoj epizodi podcasta prvi put smo imali goste u uniformama! A i njima je bilo prvi put da gostuju u podcastu. S Daorom i njegovom kolegicom, natporučnicom Dorom Hunjadi razgovarali smo o tome kako izgleda jedan dan IT-jevaca u uniformi.A njih ima raznih, od onih koji se, kao u svakoj drugoj organizaciji, bave tehničkom podrškom, preko programera koji izrađuju interne aplikacije do onih koji doista štite hrvatski kibernetički prostor od napada i kriminalaca te pritom surađuju s kolegama iz drugih institucija i zemalja te NATO-om._______________0:00

Bratislava 18. mája (TASR) – Diabetes mellitus alebo cukrovka druhého typu môže pretrvávať niekoľko rokov, kým sa prejaví. Najčastejšie súvisí s nadhmotnosťou a obezitou. V relácii TASR TV Zdravie to uviedla prezidentka Slovenskej obezitologickej asociácie (SOA), viceprezidentka Európskej spoločnosti pre štúdium obezity (EASO) a predsedníčka Obezitologickej sekcie Slovenskej diabetologickej spoločnosti (OS SDS) doc. MUDr. Ľubomíra Fábryová. . Vznik tohto typu cukrovky súvisí najmä so životosprávou a životným štýlom. „Hovoríme o nej aj ako o diabezite, čiže ide o spojenie cukrovky s nadhmotnosťou a obezitou,“ vysvetlila špecialistka na diabetológiu, poruchy látkovej premeny a výživy Ľ. Fábryová.

This week on SOA, Ian sits down with Producer Jason and Ambassador Shawn to discuss the infamous acoustic shows performed at The Garage in London, England in February of 1997. It's got the music nerd stamp of approval for sure!

Hello and welcome!   We have a great episode for you today. Our guest is Geralyn Trujillo, Senior Director of Public Policy at the American Academy of Actuaries. She and our host, Dale Hall, Managing Director of Research at the Society of Actuaries Research Institute, will be walking us through key takeaways from the recent NAIC 2025 Spring Meeting, held in Indianapolis from March 23 to March 26. If you're looking for a clear and thoughtful recap, you're in the right place. Let's get started! SOA e-Newsletter:  NAIC Spring 2025 Meeting Recap Send us your feedback at ResearchInsights@soa.org 

Conventional advice from pundits says never serve "whales" in your consulting business. But what if they're wrong? (Hint: they are.) A whale model CAN work in the right circumstances, provided it's a fit with how you like to work and you design and price them correctly. Here's my advice on whether (and how) to add whale clients to your service mix:What exactly makes a client a whale?A few examples of highly successful whale business models—how they're structured and how much revenue they deliver.Why conventional "wisdom" about whales doesn't apply when you structure and price them correctly.The three challenges you'll need to address to make sure whales will work for your particular business.Where to start if you decide adding whale clients makes sense.RESOURCES FOR SOLOISTSJoin the Soloist email list: helping thousands of Soloist Consultants smash through their revenue plateau.The Authority Code: How to Position, Monetize and Sell Your Expertise: equal parts bible, blueprint and bushido. How to think like, become—and remain—an authority.BOOK A CALL WITH ROCHELLETRANSCRIPTRochelle Moulton00:00 - 00:47You just want to make sure that your whale clients fit neatly into at least one of your sweet spots, like the type of work, the industry, your client profile, et cetera. Otherwise, each one will feel like a supremely heavy lift, and that's the last thing that you want. Hello, hello. Welcome to the SOA's Life Podcast, where we're all about turning your expertise into wealth, impact, and power. I'm Rachelle Moulton, and today I want to talk to you about whether it makes sense to include whale clients as part of your service mix right now. I sent out an email to my list about this last week, and I got quite a few responses as well as a few questions.Rochelle Moulton00:47 - 01:27So we're going to do a deeper dive on this today. Let's start with what I mean by whale client. They don't have to be a giant company or a huge organization. The whale refers to how much of your revenue they represent. So I'd call any client that is 15 to 20% or more of your annual revenue a whale. Now, there is this assumption in certain circles that a whale client model is bad. That the best goal is to build revenue streams where you can sell smaller things to more people. That that is less risky over time.Rochelle Moulton01:28 - 02:12While there's nothing wrong with creating a diversified business, it isn't for everyone. Many consultants and advisors who are delivering major value to their institutional clients have built significant revenue and wealth using a whale model. So I'll give you a few examples. Number one, a specialty marketing consultant to big corporates who has a consulting book speaking model, earns $500,000 plus per year. They usually do a handful of $100,000 to $150,000 consulting projects and speak maybe half a dozen times a year, plus they earn royalties from their books. Now their downside is the travel required for speaking.Rochelle Moulton02:12 - 02:57So this would be hard to master in say 20 or probably even 30 hours a week. Two, a retainer expertise model where the consultant sells $100,000 plus annual retainers to three to five companies. They typically are retained for a few years, you know, with annual renewals with the need and...

Nárast obezity v populácii je taký, že už môžeme hovoriť o pandémii, nielen u dospelých ale aj u detí a adolescentov. V relácii TASR TV Zdravie to uviedla prezidentka Slovenskej obezitologickej asociácie (SOA), viceprezidentka Európskej spoločnosti pre štúdium obezity (EASO) a predsedníčka Obezitologickej sekcie Slovenskej diabetologickej spoločnosti (OS SDS) doc. MUDr. Ľubomíra Fábryová.

Welcome back to SOA! This week, our first official guest from the Black Crowes universe, Mr. Matt Slocum, returns to the show to break down the classic track from Amorica, "Descending!" It's a great conversation you won't want to miss!

This week, Pat talks with Dr. Paul Moran, CEO and Founder of iFactFind. They discuss how iFactFind can help advisers capture comprehensive client data, streamline SOA generation using AI, and aims to revolutionise how financial advice is delivered and managed across Australia and Ireland. Dr. Paul Moran LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-paul-moran-cfp%C2%AE-9aa22117/ iFactFind Website: https://ifactfind.com.au/ Patrick Gardner LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/csba-patrick-gardner/ A world of client data awaits you at Netwealth: https://ensombl.com/go/20250411 Recognise real-world learning as CPD: https://ensombl.com/cpd/ General Disclaimer – https://www.ensombl.com/disclaimer/

Dit weekend was het prachtig weer, maar toch waren er donkere wolken zichtbaar in Twente. Thijs waarschuwt ons er al een paar weken voor. Er is een probleem bij FC Twente. Tim is in een prima stemming, want Feyenoord schoof AZ aan de kant. PSV wint ook weer en lijkt aan de beterende hand. Ajax had het de eerste 30 minuten lastig tegen NAC, maar wist daarna de wedstrijd naar zich toe te trekken. Gek genoeg ging het ook over SOA's en de files in Sterksel, want zo gaat dat bij Randje Buitenspel. Randje Buitenspel is een podcast waar vier comedians babbelen over voetbal. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Rob Scheepers⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Thijs Kemperink⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tim Hartog⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ en ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Wilko Terwijn ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠zijn allemaal fan van een andere club en worden niet gehinderd door enige kennis of feiten. Het is klagen en lachen over voetbal en hun eigen cluppie.

Nederland barst van de zorginnovaties, maar hoe zorg je ervoor dat een goed idee ook echt landt in de praktijk? In deze aflevering van BNR Beter zoeken we uit hoe je met een goed idee ook echt impact maakt in de zorgsector. En wat gebeurt er als je de Nationale Zorginnovatieprijs wint? Te gast zijn Laura Gähler, valorisatiemanager bij Health Holland en organisator van de Nationale Zorginnovatieprijs, en Thomas Kluiters, medeoprichter van de zorgstart-up Juvoly. Zijn bedrijf won vorig jaar de juryprijs en verwerkt inmiddels maandelijks 250.000 consulten via AI-technologie die de administratielast voor zorgverleners verlaagt. Wat maakt een innovatie schaalbaar, impactvol en implementeerbaar in een complexe zorgmarkt? En wie pakt dit jaar de prijs? In deze uitzending komt voorbij: Waarom de Zorginnovatieprijs méér is dan een geldbedrag van 10.000 euro Hoe exposure en vertrouwen doorslaggevend zijn voor startupgroei Welke barrières blijven bestaan, zoals de 'pilotcultuur' en certificering van AI Waarom Juvoly twee gloednieuwe supercomputers heeft aangeschaft De finalisten van de Zorginnovatieprijs 2025: van wearables en biosensoren tot SOA-diagnostiek en sta-rolstoelen Redactie door Stijn GoossensSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Roger Loomis interviews Matt Morton about the next generation of the SOA's Long-Term Care experience study. You can reach out to Matt Morton at mattmorton@illumifin.com.

Magazine de ocio, actualidad y cultura de Vigo.Empezamos dando visibilidad a las mujeres con alopecia con la tomiñesa Sandra Alonso junto a la periodista Sandra Román, directora del documental "Mujeres calvas" se proyecta este domingo en el Teatro Salesianos. Entrevistamos a las Fillas de Cassandra, María Soa y Sara Faro, tras lanzar el primer tema de su nuevo EP. Hablamos con el agente FIFA, Rafa Rodríguez, natural de Ponteareas, de su libro "Futbolista pobre, futbolista rico". Hacemos previa del primer mercado Elas Facedoras en Tui con la concejala Ana Núñez y la humorista Jazmín Abuín.

Want to know how to get funding to write?Today I'm speaking to Robyn Law, head of Fundraising, Grants and Prizes at The Society of Authors, a UK trade union for writers, illustrators and literary translators. As well as looking at everything the SoA can do for all of us, we do a deep dive into how to apply for grants to help support you while you write, including my own experience as an SoA grant recipient.This series of the podcast is sponsored by award winning audio book app xigxagListeners of Not Too Busy To Write can receive their second book FREE To redeem, download the xigxag app from the App Store or Google Play. Go to My xigxag/Settings, then click on Account. Under Vouchers, click on the ‘Enter code' button and add your voucher code NTBTW to your account. After your first purchase, your second title will be free!LinksThe Society of Authors - How to joinThe Society of Authors - GrantsThe Society of Authors - Advice and Resources

This week on SOA, we welcome master of Hill Country blues guitar and beyond, Mr. Luther Dickinson! Luther sits down for a great chat about his storied career, including his time in The Black Crowes, working with Phil Lesh and the thread that runs through it all, North Mississippi All-Stars! It's a great conversation you definitely don't want to miss!

An airhacks.fm conversation with Burr Sutter (@burrsutter) about: first computer: IBM PS/2 386SX funded by grandparents' Kona coffee sales, early passion for programming and problem-solving, self-taught C programming, database engine development as a student, transition from theater aspirations to computer science, work with Progress 4GL and Silverstream, shift to .net development, joining JBoss and Red Hat through acquisition, Mark Fleury's impactful "free don't suck" presentation, evolution of Java application servers and middleware technologies, enterprise service bus and SOA, impact of docker and kubernetes on the industry, Red Hat's adaptation to cloud-native technologies, development of quarkus, current interest in language models and GenAI, Java's longevity and adaptability, Quarkus' fast startup time and compatibility with legacy Java EE applications, work on Kubernetes and Quarkus, the importance of Java's "write once, run anywhere" principle, Java's performance compared to other languages Burr Sutter on twitter: @burrsutter

Condições extremas de temperatura e pressão.  No primeiro ato: uma busca improvável. Por Bia Guimarães. No segundo ato: alarmes falsos e pânico verdadeiro. Por Leandro Aguiar. (A história "Soa a sirene em Santa Bárbara" foi produzida com apoio da Fundação Heinrich Böll, uma organização política alemã com projetos em mais de 60 países. No Brasil a organização contribui para o fortalecimento da democracia e para a garantia de direitos.) Conheça o podcast Fio da Meada, novo original da Rádio Novelo, em que Branca Vianna conversa com convidados que têm o que dizer sobre os mais diversos assuntos, pra inspirar você a tecer seu próprio ponto de vista. Toda segunda-feira no Spotify e nos outros apps de áudio: https://encurtador.com.br/WUDSO Palavras-chave: Amazônia, ciência, crise climática, Santa Bárbara, Minas Gerais, mineração, barragens Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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It's the first SOA episode of 2025 and we hit the ground running as we take on the task of whittling down "Before The Frost...Until The Freeze" to a single-disc version! Which 12 tracks will make the cut? Tune in to find out!

Hello Listeners!  We have a great episode today.  Our guest is Geralyn Trujillo, Senior Director of Public Policy at the American Academy of Actuaries.  The focus of today's podcast is a recap of the recent National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) 2024 Fall meeting held in Denver, Colorado, from August 12 through August 15.  Sit back and listen to key insights from the meeting!   SOA e-Newsletter:    https://www.soa.org/publications/e-newsletters/articles/2024/enews-2024-12-naic-fall-meeting/   Send us your feedback at ResearchInsights@soa.org

This week, we are joined by documentary filmmaker SCOTT CRAWFORD to discuss the director's cut of his D.C. hardcore punk documentary, SALAD DAYS!!! We discussed Scott's punk fanzine that he published in 7th grade, unlocking the mystery of VOID, the sadness of MINOR THREAT's final EP Salad Days, Trouser Press Magazine, devouring punk rock scene reports, seeing FUGAZI play in a hippie cafeteria, witnessing RITES OF SPRING's legendary live shows, being able to name all members of BEEFEATER, the divisiveness within its own scene, MARGINAL MAN, Rock against Reagan, do our first punk shows really count as punk shows, renting out VFA halls to put on punk shows, self-policing all ages show in D.C., 9:30 Club, what made Scott revisit the film to make a director's cut (the answer might surprise you!), growing up in a band, the violence that came into the scene, Revolution Summer, Brian Baker's interview style, Faith Vs. Void, punk shifting towards metal, getting hit in the face by a guitar headstock, how Scott got access to footage of SOA & BAD BRAINS, Positive Force, and learning never to have your band follow Fugazi live!!!So we'll see you in the pit (and pick your friend if they fall down) in this week's episode of Revolutions Per Movie!!!SCOTT CRAWFORD:https://www.saladdaysdc.com REVOLUTIONS PER MOVIE:Host Chris Slusarenko (Eyelids, Guided By Voices, owner of Clinton Street Video rental store) is joined by actors, musicians, comedians, writers & directors who each week pick out their favorite music documentary, musical, music-themed fiction film or music videos to discuss. Fun, weird, and insightful, Revolutions Per Movie is your deep dive into our life-long obsessions where music and film collide.The show is also a completely independent affair, so the best way to support it is through our Patreon at patreon.com/revolutionspermovie. By joining, you can get weekly bonus episodes, physical goods such as Flexidiscs, and other exclusive goods.Revolutions Per Movies releases new episodes every Thursday on any podcast app, and additional, exclusive bonus episodes every Sunday on our Patreon. If you like the show, please consider subscribing, rating, and reviewing it on your favorite podcast app. Thanks!SOCIALS:@revolutionspermovieBlueSky: @revpermovieTHEME by Eyelids 'My Caved In Mind'www.musicofeyelids.bandcamp.com ARTWORK by Jeff T. Owenshttps://linktr.ee/mymetalhand Click here to get EXCLUSIVE BONUS WEEKLY Revolutions Per Movie content on our Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Next up on the list of top records of 2024 as voted by the fans - The crew dives into this year's Grammy nominated release Happy Bastards from The Black Crowes.  It had to happen sometime.  Rock On!To hear the SOA instant reaction:https://on.soundcloud.com/jCnRakCZqrwnGFE16Theme: Trance by The Steepwater Band used by permission - Follow them at www.steepwater.com or follow @steepwaterbandWebsite: https://ridiculousrockrecordreviews.buzzsprout.comContact us! e-mail: ridiculousrockrecords@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/R4podcastTwitter/X: @r4podcasterInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/r4podcaster/

Today we are doing some listener Q&A submissions! 1 - Does Jacob have buck fever? And what is the best way to cure it? 2 - How do you know if a buck you have on camera is going to food or going to bedding? We then talk about Jacob's recent SOA hunt and a crazy buck encounter he had! Got a question for the show? Submit a listener Q&A form - https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1uMXP Grab some Southern Outdoorsmen merch here - https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1u4aK Join Woodsman Wire - https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1u4aR Use the promo code “southern” for a discount on your OnX Hunt membership here - https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1tyfm Save 10% on your next Vortex Optics order at eurooptic.com using the Promo Code “SGN10” - https://2ly.link/1wyYO Use code SOUTHERN20 for a discount on all vortex apparel, including eyewear Check out Moultrie's trail cams here - https://2ly.link/1zJWv Check out Latitude Outdoors for your mobile hunting gear - https://2ly.link/1zVDI Check out our favorite First Lite gear - https://bit.ly/4fqYulk Have you tagged a deer using something you heard on the show? Submit your listener success story here - Share Your Story Here Come chat with us on our Thursday Hunter Hangouts! Join our patreon - https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1uMXU OUR PODCASTING GEAR -  Main camera - https://amzn.to/3L0renh Secondary cameras - https://amzn.to/3xBUOMy Main light - https://amzn.to/3XKaxUu Secondary lights - https://amzn.to/3XJ9c0m Podcast recorder - https://amzn.to/3RLeLHK Headsets - https://amzn.to/3VZeK5y NOTE: Not all advertisements run on this show are endorsed by The Southern Outdoorsmen Podcast unless an ad is read by one of the hosts. OLD SCHOOL CAMO HATS - https://2ly.link/1yiup Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SOA is back with an all-new episode! This time around, Ian and Producer Jason discuss a classic show in the Crowes Universe: 1/27/02 at the Malibu Inn, which saw Marc Ford welcoming Chris Robinson and a host of other talented friends to the stage for one big jam! Check it out!

In this episode of Be Brilliant with Jing Lang, Amanda Hug, the youngest-ever president of the Society of Actuaries, shares her journey of leadership, faith, and adventure. Amanda discusses the courage it took to run for the SOA board, her initiatives to foster inclusivity, and her belief in stepping outside comfort zones to grow. She reflects on her relationship with God, how her faith anchors her, and what fulfillment truly means. From leading global change to gorilla trekking in Uganda, Amanda's story inspires listeners to lead authentically and embrace life's adventures with excellence and purpose.

There is broad consensus across the tech industry, governments and society, that as artificial intelligence becomes more embedded in every aspect of our world, regulation will be essential. But what does this look like? Can it be adopted without stifling innovation? Are current frameworks presented by government leaders headed in the right direction?Join host Hannah Fry as she discusses these questions and more with Nicklas Lundblad, Director of Public Policy at Google DeepMind. Nicklas emphasises the importance of a nuanced approach to regulation, focusing on adaptability and evidence-based policymaking. He highlights the complexities of assessing risk and reward in emerging technologies, advocating for a focus on harm reduction. Further reading/watching:AI Principles: https://ai.google/responsibility/principles/Frontier Model Forum: https://blog.google/outreach-initiatives/public-policy/google-microsoft-openai-anthropic-frontier-model-forum/Ethics of AI assistants with Iason Gabriel https://youtu.be/aaZc-as-soA?si=0ThbYY30FlO31kKQThanks to everyone who made this possible, including but not limited to: Presenter: Professor Hannah FrySeries Producer: Dan HardoonEditor: Rami Tzabar, TellTale StudiosCommissioner & Producer: Emma YousifMusic composition: Eleni ShawCamera Director and Video Editor: Bernardo ResendeAudio Engineer: Perry RogantinVideo Studio Production: Nicholas DukeVideo Editor: Bilal MerhiVideo Production Design: James BartonVisual Identity and Design: Eleanor TomlinsonCommissioned by Google DeepMind Please like and subscribe on your preferred podcast platform. Want to share feedback? Or have a suggestion for a guest that we should have on next? Leave us a comment on YouTube and stay tuned for future episodes.

Join the conversation as host Jackie Lee talks about the future year with the current SOA President & Chair, Amanda Hug. They discuss upcoming strategic initiatives for the SOA for the coming years.

In this episode, Jing Lang sits down with Alicia Rollo, Director of Education and International Affairs at the Canadian Institute of Actuaries. Together, they delve into Alicia's journey of spearheading transformative changes in actuarial education in Canada, including the creation of the CIA's three qualification pathways. Alicia shares her thoughts on the actuarial brand, CIA's evolving independence from the SOA and CAS, and her outlook on the actuarial profession in a rapidly changing world.

La compagnie du baluchon rentre au hameau et constate l'état très préoccupant de Malken. La pauvre Halfeline semble souffrir du retour d'Agares, mais est-elle la seule à en subir l'influence ? ----------------------------------------Partenaire privilégié de notre final en public :► HOLY - La révolution des soft drinks ! Holy nous a permis de réaliser le spectacle dont on rêvait et a régalé les Aubergines qui ont pu enfin goûter leurs produits, merci !N'oubliez pas d'utiliser nos codes pour vos commandes :Le code "LBA" vous donnera 10% de réduction sur votre première commandeLe code "LBA5" vous donnera 5€ de réduction sur votre première commande -----------------------------------------Procurez-vous le merch officiel de La Bonne Auberge sur notre boutique : https://labonneaubergejdr.fr/----------------------------------------Yzéir de Thesar Detar - Max Mammouth - https://www.instagram.com/maxmammouth/Mina Bajrami - Lisa Villaret - https://www.instagram.com/lisavillaret/Birzim Scantius - Adrien Ménielle - https://www.instagram.com/adrienmenielle/Corb Murphy - Pénélope Bagieu - https://www.instagram.com/penelopeb/DM - Lucien Maine - https://www.instagram.com/lucienmaine/ MC - Joe Hume - https://www.instagram.com/joehume/----------------------------------------Cast D&Drags Minima Gesté - https://www.instagram.com/minima_geste/Soa de Muse - https://www.instagram.com/soa_de_muse/Miroslav Toi Les Mains - https://www.instagram.com/miroslavtoilesmains/HitsuBlu - https://www.instagram.com/hitsublu/Eva Porée - https://www.instagram.com/therealevaporee/ ----------------------------------------LES MERVEILLES DE MIJINComposition, Orchestration & Production - Adrien Djouadou, compositeur du groupe HartlightTexte - Axel de Montalembert, chanteur et parolier du groupe Phoebus the KnightChant - Axel de Montalembert, Max Mammouth, Aline GrietMusique interprétée par le groupe Hartlight :Guitare - Adrien Djouadou, Adrien GuingalBasse - Noémie MarieBatterie - Guillaume RemihHartlight - https://open.spotify.com/intl-fr/artist/3EIS5WbylBdE1WU9t39mL8?si=uTuGp0XhTOyedJICN0w2QgPhoebus the Knight - https://open.spotify.com/intl-fr/artist/5ggmASfbhMARaaLErie3CA?si=drVoU_pISZymdb6b97Q_oQ ----------------------------------------Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/LaBonneAubergeTwitch - https://www.twitch.tv/labonneaubergejdrInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/labonneaubergejdr/Twitter - https://twitter.com/BonneAubergeJDRDiscord - https://discord.gg/k3G3jkBYRPFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/La-Bonne-Auberge-101455647879425/----------------------------------------Production - Studio17Assistante Production - Gracianne JobardRéalisation - Jean-Baptiste BalliéLumière - Flo de MagSon - Julien FourthiesCadreur - Loan PasquierSteadycam - Rémi ChapeaublancCheffe décoration - Elody SermayMaquillage - Emilee BakPhotos - Karine Facon, Antoine Chalubert ----------------------------------------Graphisme - Ann&SebIllustration - Tiffanie UldryMusique générique - Max Mammouth & Luciano StirlingMusiques originales - Lucas Lambert (https://www.youtube.com/@lucaslambert-music) & Max MammouthMusiques d'ambiance - artlist.io Impressions 3D - Astra Resina, Ness Peinture Figurines - Julien Mindel, JB Ballié, Lucien Maine Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

Greetings Listeners!  Join us for the grand finale of our 75th Anniversary podcast series with Episode 7.  Today, we have a special guest, Greg Heidrich, Chief Executive Officer of the Society of Actuaries.  Tune in to hear Greg share insights into his leadership journey, starting from when he joined the SOA in 2007.  Don't miss this one!   Send us your feedback at ResearchInsights@soa.org 

Michael Irby is an American actor and producer. He is most known for his portrayal of Charles Grey on The Unit (2006-2009). Other credits include HBO's Barry (2108), Seal Team (2017) True Detective (2015), Almost Human (2014), Law Abiding Citizen (2009), Flightplan (2005), and Fast Five (2011). He will next be seen in the SOA spin-off, MayansMC.We're looking forward to hearing about his life and how his time spent on motorcycles for his role in Mayans M.C. shaped his perspective on the culture.Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/michaelirby/OUR WEBSITE: https://2lanelife.com/ USE CODE: "YOUTUBE" FOR 10% OFF OF PARTS & ACCESSORIES2LANELIFE INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/2lanelife/GAYLIN'S INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/xerox57/LANCE'S INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/biglancec/JOSH'S INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/imridingplaces/Want to SAVE on EagleRider Rentals? - CLICK HEREABOUT 2LANELIFEWe travel the country on our Harley-Davidson motorcycles, exploring some of the best roads the country has to offer. Our goal is to share all of the neat history and attractions across the back roads, a.k.a. the 2Lanes of America using a cinematic approach unique to our experiences. Along this journey, we meet tons of amazing people, and learn something new every time. We are here to inspire travel!Friends:Thrashin' SupplyLegend SuspensionsCustom Dynamics Motorcycle LightingEagleRider Motorcycle Rentals & Tours Feuling PartsKlock WerksCobra USAMaxima Racing OilsBell HelmetsSaddlem...

Kappu Jaykumar | CTO/CDO - Giant EagleKappu Jaykumar is a strategic thinker with a sharp focus on execution, leading large-scale global enterprise agile projects, managing distributed teams across the globe. Result-oriented with a global perspective, have defined strategy, product roadmap, operating plans, business architecture and success metrics for global projects. Excel at executive and stakeholder communications including creating and providing multi-tier dashboard of scorecard metrics and YOY budget presentations. A passionate technologist and an expert in service oriented architecture (SOA), cloud technologies and agile product development methodologies.Highly versatile with a good blend of business, product, technical, management and process engineering skills. 

Hello Listeners!  We have a great episode today.  Our guest is Geralyn Trujillo, Senior Director of Public Policy at the Academy of Actuaries.  The focus of today's podcast is a recap of the recent National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) 2024 Summer meeting held in Chicago, Illinois, from August 12 through August 15.  Sit back and listen to key insights from the meeting.   SOA e-Newsletter:  https://www.soa.org/publications/e-newsletters/articles/2024/enews-2024-08-naic-summer/     Send us your feedback at ResearchInsights@soa.org 

SOA's Chief Program Officer Brandon Levy brand ON (he/him)Ensuring ocean and environmental solutionists have the funding they need to turn their innovative ideas into action, is a critical part of fighting the climate crisis that we find ourselves in. The Sustainable Ocean Alliance (SOA) is helping to do just that: fund innovative ocean and climate solutions and activate and arm young people with the tools and knowledge they need to take action. In this episode, our host, Taylor Ganis, speaks with Brandon Levy, the Chief Program Officer at SOA, about the various programs they have that are available to young people and ocean solutionists and innovators. We also discuss what deep sea mining is and how everyone listening has the ability to take action, no matter where you are in the world. Episode Resources:Ecoprenuer application: Sustainable Ocean Alliance WebsiteSustainable Ocean Alliance InstagramJohn Oliver's youtube video discussion on deep sea-miningCall to Action:Take action to stop deep sea-mining and #DefendTheDeep https://www.soalliance.org/campaign-against-deep-seabed-miningGuest Speaker:Brandon Levy; Chief Program Officer, Sustainable Ocean Alliance You can follow the Hopeful Environmentalist on Instagram @hopeful_environmentalist to stay up to date on when episodes will be released and to get weekly doses of hope!This episode was edited by the Hopeful Environmentalists incredible Intern, Onochie Emeka.

The SOA team assemble to digest the latest NLD, away at The Toilet Bowl Arena, as Arsenal take on Tottenham on Sunday lunchtime. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Our series on those amazing albums celebrating their 40th anniversary continues. Legendary hardcore/punks Black Flag had a productive '84, releasing three full lengthers. Probably the most renowned is "Slip It In". So we tapped this classic album for a deep dive. We go track by track and share as much info and opinions as possible. Particularly, "the bars" and tattoos. We learn that one of our cohosts REALLY knows a lot about Henry Rollins. Slip this one on and give it a listen.   In our "News, Views and Tunes", we pay tribute to Radioactive Metal alum Jack Russell and shout out Midnight for their recent honour.   Musically, we crank some Black Flag, Midnight, Tygers Of Pan Tang, Mortician, Pirate Queen, Messer Chups, and SOA.   Horns up!!

Greetings Listeners! It's time again for another episode of the Society of Actuaries Research Insights Podcast and we have a great Research Insights Podcast Classic to bring to you today.  August 21 is National (and World) Senior Citizens Day, and we have found the perfect podcast that aligns with this observance.  It is “Living to 100 – Senior Citizen in 2050” It was a discussion focused on one of the sessions at the Living to 100 Symposiums that the SOA held in 2017 titled “The Senior Citizen in 2050.  So, sit back and listen to this glimpse of what may lie ahead!  Enjoy this Research Insights Podcast Classic! Living to 100 landing page:  https://www.soa.org/programs/living-to-100/   Send us your feedback at ResearchInsights@soa.org 

The Space Out Competition in Seoul, South Korea, is a unique and quirky event that challenges participants to do... nothing. The goal of the competition is to simply sit still, remain calm, and "space out" for 90 minutes without any distractions. In a society like South Korea's, where work culture can be intense and people often feel pressured to be constantly productive, the Space Out Competition offers a refreshing contrast. It emphasizes the importance of mental health and the need to slow down, even if just for a little while. This year's winner was Soa Kwon, a television presenter, announcer, and celebrity in the English-speaking media world of South Korea. Her success brought her even more fame, appearing on television with Yoo Jae-suk and Jo Se-ho as well as CNN. Soa says she could somewhat foresee this success and puts a lot of it down to her habit of writing down her goals and then manifesting them. Find Soa online: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soa.kwon/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tv-tn8cr   In this episode, we are joined by regular co-host Yunseo Jeon and also Hyemin Kim  Yunseo: https://www.instagram.com/y_jeon_s/ Hyemin: https://www.instagram.com/hminimii/   Discussion Outline 0:00 The Queen of Spacing Out 10:25 Manifesting Your Future 20:25 Beauty and Gender in Media 29:35 Celebrity Tea 33:05 Weird Animal Noise Section (lmao) 43:50 German or Korean? 50:05 Evaluating Korean Society 1:04:20 Looking at Hallyu 1:12:55 Becoming a 'Dragon' 1:20:45 Recommendations Korea Deconstructed by David Tizzard ▶ Get in touch: datizzard@swu.ac.kr ▶ Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=62047873 ▶ Watch us on Youtube: www.youtube.com/@UCXcdboOUCnCFnrAOF5dV1sg ▶ Find us on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/koreadeconstructed ▶ Listen on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/kr/podcast/korea-deconstructed/id1587269128 ▶Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5zdXkG0aAAHnDwOvd0jXEE ▶ Listen on podcasts: https://koreadeconstructed.libsyn.com/ ▶ Music: Fighting X 3 by Disorientalz

Theo Rossi joins Kurt Sutter and Katey Sagal today on the latest episode of Pie.  Theo goes deep into his childhood, how his life has changed since SoA, and Kurt explains why Theo and his character Juice is why he started the podcast.  Patreon users will give exclusive access to episodes before the live feed, plus Slice of Pie episodes and first chance to purchase merch, which we will be launching this week!  Head over to https://www.patreon.com/piepodcast to learn more. Please support Theo Rossi by giving him a follow on his IG @theorossi, you can also follow on IG at  @sutterink and @kateysagal  Thank you to our sponsors: Get NordVPN 2Y plan + 4 months extra here ➼ https://nordvpn.com/pievpn It's risk-free with Nord's 30-day money-back guarantee!  We love HelloFresh, go to https://www.hellofresh.com/pieapps for FREE appetizers for life! One appetizer item per box while subscription is active. HelloFresh, America's #1 Meal Kit! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SOA is back with a brand new edition of Steve's Picks! Mr. Steve Gleason returns to break down highlights from a stellar show from one of the band's most revered eras, May 26, 2006 at the Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom in Hampton Beach, NH. It's a fun deep dive you won't want to miss!