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Proyek pembangunan tanggul laut raksasa atau disebut giant sea wall di pesisir utara Jawa akan dikombinasikan dengan tanggul alami seperti hutan mangrove. Hal ini di sempaikan oleh Menteri Koordinator Bidang Infrastruktur dan Pembangunan Kewilayahan, Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono (AHY). Pendekatan ini dianggap lebih efektif dan efisien untuk melindungi masyarakat pesisir Pantura Jawa dari ancaman penurunan permukaan tanah dan banjir rob. Selain itu Menko PMK Pratikno menjelaskan, tanggul buatan akan dibangun di area yang kondisi geografisnya sudah sangat buruk dengan di beberapa titik yang belum terlalu parah // mitigasi cukup dilakukan dengan penguatan tanggul pantai atau penanaman mangrove. Proyek strategis ini direncanakan membentang sepanjang 500 kilometer, dari Banten hingga Gresik, Jawa Timur, dengan estimasi anggaran sebesar Rp 1.300 triliun. Yang akan didanai dari dalam negeri dan investasi asing.Apakah Pembangunan Giant Sea Wall ini efektif untuk menanggulangi Banjir Rob di Pesisi Utara Pulau Jawa ?Narasumber : Pakar Oseanografi Universitas Diponegoro, Prof. Dr. Denny Nugroho Sugianto, S.T., M.Si.

Dibawakan oleh Shendy dan Andrew Jost dari Paroki Santo Albertus Agung di Keuskupan Agung Makassar, Indonesia. Kolose 3: 12-17; Mazmur tg 150: 1-2.3-4.5-6; Lukas 6: 27-38.BERMURAH HATI SEPERTI BAPA Tema renungan kita pada hari ini ialah: Bermurah Hati Seperti Bapa. Seorangbapak dan anaknya yang masih SD masuk ke dalam gereja untuk berdoa. Si anaklalu melihat beberapa lama Salib besar menempel di belakang altar dan ia inginpenjelasan bapaknya. Kata dia: “Siapa yang menghukum Yesus sampai mati di salibbegitu?” Beberapa saat berlalu bapaknya belum menjawab karena masih menyusunargumen yang tepat sebagai jawaban bagi si anak. Jawaban yang kemudian diberikan ialah ini: “Yang menghukum Yesus sampaimati begitu mengerikan ialah para musuh-Nya.” Dan bapak melanjutkan denganbertanya: “Siapa saja musuh-musuh Yesus?” Anak itu mengingat pelajaran agamanyadi sekolah, lalu segera menjawab: “Musuh-musuh-Nya ialah orang-orang berdosadan lebih khusus lagi ialah mereka yang secara langsung membunuh-Nya.” Percakapan bapak dan anak ini luar biasa karena memiliki makna teologisyang penting. Kepentingannya itu terutama berkaitan dengan firman Tuhan hariini, terutama Injil yang intinya tentang perintah untuk bermurah hati sepertiBapa di surga yang murah hati. Kebaikan dan kemurahan hati Bapa, Tuhan yangmaha kuasa, antara lain terungkap dalam diterima dan diampuninya pihak-pihakyang bermusuhan dengan Tuhan.   Kebaikan dan kemurahan ini ditunjukkan oleh Yesus yang tersalib. Sebelumwafat di salib, Ia mengampuni para musuh-Nya. Tindakan yang amat luar biasa inimenjadi ajaran sangat mendasar dan contoh bagi apa yang kita dengar dalampewartaan Injil pada hari ini. Intinya ialah, kepada orang-orang yang memusuhikita, mereka yang berlaku jahat atau menaruh kebencian dan dendam kepada kita,sikap Kristen yang terbaik ialah sikap Yesus Kristus.  Ajaran itu dapat kita rumuskan dalam sebuah pola bersikap yangkomprehensif, yaitu mulai dengan menyanggupi diri bahwa kita menerima dan maumelewati penderitaan yang disebabkan oleh para musuh kita. Kalau kita melarikandiri, menghindar atau melawan sebagai cara membela diri, itu adalah soal yanglain. Tapi dengan menerimanya saja, itu adalah anugerah Yesus sendiri kepadakita. Dari menerima, kita perlu melengkapi diri dengan kelemah-lembutan dankesabaran, seperti yang dikatakan oleh Santo Paulus dalam bacaan pertama. Di dalam sikap seperti ini, penuhlah suka cita dan kekuatan di dalam dirikita, sehingga kemurahan hati menjadi karunia amat mulia dan besar di dalamkita. Dari kemurahan hati ini, lahir kerelaan dan kesanggupan kita untukmengampuni. Jika orang dapat mengampuni dengan dilatari oleh suatu kemurahanhati, pengampunan itu sungguh-sungguh sejati. Marilahkita berdoa. Dalam nama Bapa ... Ya Tuhan, tambahkanlah kami rahmat untukmengampuni orang-orang yang memusuhi kami. Bapa kami yang ada di surga... Dalamnama Bapa ...

Beberapa hari terakhir, berita mengenai rencana TNI (Tentara Nasional Indonesia) untuk melaporkan seorang konten kreator kepada pihak berwajib telah mencuri perhatian publik.Tindakan TNI untuk melaporkan seorang konten kreator memang menciptakan dinamika yang kompleks. Di satu sisi, ini adalah bentuk penegakan hukum yang perlu dihormati, terutama jika ada bukti yang kuat tentang pelanggaran hukum. Di sisi lain, hal ini juga menyentuh isu kebebasan berpendapat dan potensi pembatasan terhadap ekspresi kreatif di dunia digital.Yang paling penting adalah memastikan adanya proses yang transparan dan adil dalam menangani kasus ini, sehingga masyarakat tetap bisa merasa bahwa kebebasan berekspresi dilindungi, sementara tindakan yang merugikan institusi atau menyebarkan kebohongan dapat dihukum sesuai hukum yang berlaku.[TALK] Dosen Hukum Tata Negara Universitas Negeri Surabaya, Hananto Widodo&Pengacara Publik dari Pusat Bantuan Hukum Masyarakat, Ralian Jawalsen

Welcome to the Olink® Proteomics in Proximity podcast!  Below are some useful resources mentioned in this episode:  Olink tools and software·       Olink® Explore HT, Olink's most advanced solution for high-throughput biomarker discovery, measuring 5400+ proteins simultaneously with a streamlined workflow and industry-leading specificity: https://olink.com/products-services/exploreht/  UK Biobank Pharma Proteomics Project (UKB-PPP), one of the world's largest scientific studies of blood protein biomarkers conducted to date, https://www.ukbiobank.ac.uk/learn-more-about-uk-biobank/news/uk-biobank-launches-one-of-the-largest-scientific-studies  World Health Organization (2003). Adherence to long-term therapies: evidence for action (PDF). Geneva: World Health Organisation. ISBN 978-92-4-154599-0 Research articles and news·       Thermo Fisher Scientific's Olink Platform Selected for World's Largest Human Proteome Studyhttps://ir.thermofisher.com/investors/news-events/news/news-details/2025/Thermo-Fisher-Scientifics-Olink-Platform-Selected-for-Worlds-Largest-Human-Proteome-Study/default.aspx·       Hamilton Se-Hwee Oh et al 2025. Plasma proteomics links brain and immune system aging with healthspan and longevityhttps://www.nature.com/articles/s41591-025-03798-1. Nature Medicine (2025)·       Song, Y., Abuduaini, B., Yang, X. et al. Identification of inflammatory protein biomarkers for predicting the different subtype of adult with tuberculosis: an Olink proteomic study. Inflamm. Res. 74, 60 (2025). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00011-025-02020-9·       Ferhan Qureshi et al 2023. Analytical validation of a multi-protein, serum-based assay for disease activity assessments in multiple sclerosis. Proteomics clinical application 2023·       Dhindsa, R.S., Burren, O.S., Sun, B.B. et al. Rare variant associations with plasma protein levels in the UK Biobank. 2023 Nature, DOI: 10.1038/s41586-023-06547-xhttps://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-023-06547-x·       Sun, B.B., Chiou, J., Traylor, M. et al.  Plasma proteomic associations with genetics and health in the UK Biobank. 2023 Nature, DOI: 10.1038/s41586-023-06592-6 https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-023-06592-6 https://academic.oup.com/eurheartj/advance-article/doi/10.1093/eurheartj/ehac495/6676779·       Eldjarn GH, et al. Large-scale plasma proteomics comparisons through genetics and disease associations. Nature. 2023 Oct;622(7982):348-358. doi: 10.1038/s41586-023-06563-xhttps://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-023-06563-x#Sec44·        Carrasco-Zanini et al 2024 Proteomic prediction of common and rare diseases. https://www.nature.com/articles/s41591-024-03142-z . NatureMedicine volume 30,  pages2489–2498 (2024)·       Watanabe K, Wilmanski T, Diener C, et al. Multiomic signatures of body mass index identify heterogeneous health phenotypes and responses to a lifestyle intervention.https://www.nature.com/articles/s41591-023-02248-0·       Petrera A, von Toerne C, Behlr J, et al. Multiplatform Approach for Plasma Proteomics: Complementarity of Olink Proximity Extension Assay Technology to Mass Spectrometry-Based Protein Profiling. (2020) Journal of Proteome Research, https://pubs.acs.org/doi/pdf/10.1021/acs.jproteome.0c00641·       Multicenter Collaborative Study to Optimize Mass Spectrometry Workflows of Clinical Specimens. Kardell O, von Toerne C, Merl-Pham J, König AC, Blindert M, Barth TK, Mergner J, Ludwig C, Tüshaus J, Eckert S, Müller SA, Breimann S, Giesbertz P, Bernhardt AM, Schweizer L, Albrecht V, Teupser D, Imhof A, Kuster B, Lichtenthaler SF, Mann M, Cox J, Hauck SM. J Proteome Res. 2024 Jan 5;23(1):117-129. doi: 10.1021/acs.jproteome.3c00473. Epub 2023 Nov 28. PMID: 38015820 https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acs.jproteome.3c00473·       Wei, S., Shen, R., Lu, X. et al. Integrative multi-omics investigation of sleep apnea: gut microbiome metabolomics, proteomics and phenome-wide association study. Nutr Metab (Lond) 22, 57 (2025). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12986-025-00925-0·       Liu, L., Li, M., Qin, Y. et al. Childhood obesity and insulin resistance is correlated with gut microbiome serum protein: an integrated metagenomic and proteomic analysis. Sci Rep 15, 21436 (2025). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-07357-z·       Zhang, Xiaotao et al.Modulating a prebiotic food source influences inflammation and immune-regulating gut microbes and metabolites: insights from the BE GONE trial. eBioMedicine, Volume 98, 104873 (2023.).  10.1016/j.ebiom.2023.104873·      &nb...

Dibawakan oleh Evhy dari Paroki Santo Yosef Pekerja Gotong-Gotong di Keuskupan Agung Makassar, Indonesia. Kolose 3: 1-11; Mazmur tg 145: 2-3.10-11.12-13ab; Lukas 6: 20-26.TUHAN BAGI YANG MISKIN DAN YANG KAYA Renungan kita pada hari ini bertema: Tuhan Bagi Yang Miskin dan Yang Kaya.Di dalam kita suci sering kita dapatkan gambaran tentang kekayaan dunia iniyang umumnya dianggap sebagai pengaruh yang membahayakan keselamatan manusia.Orang-orang yang memilikinya sering dianggap kaya, sedangkan yang kurang atautidak memilikinya dipandang miskin. Secara khusus, mereka yang kenyang dianggapkaya, mereka yang lapar dipandang miskin. Sebenarnya bukan barang-barang atau harta duniawi yang jahat atau jelek.Semua itu adalah ciptaan Tuhan yang layak bagi kehidupan kita. Justru yangjahat dan jelek ialah sikap dan gaya hidup manusia yang menjadikan harta ataubarang-barang dunia ini sebagai tuan atas hidup mereka. Bahkan yang keterlaluanialah menjadikan Tuhan di nomor dua atau nomor tiga. Karena perbuatan iniadalah selalu dilakukan oleh orang-orang yang berpunya, maka mereka menjadisasaran kecaman dan tekanan Yesus. Kalau sikap dan gaya hidup manusia tidak mengutamakan barang dan hartaduniawi, hidup mereka akan layak bagi Tuhan. Baik yang miskin maupun yang kaya,hidupnya harus menempatkan Tuhan di atas segalanya, termasuk harta kekayaan.Tuhan Yesus menyebutnya sebagai kebahagiaan. Setiap orang dijamin kebahagiaan,asal ia mengikuti Yesus secara benar. Yang salah ialah gaya hidup lama danduniawi dengan berdasar pada materi. Akibatnya adalah dosa-dosa sepertipercabulan, kenajisan, hawa nafsu, nafsu jahat, keserakahan, marah, geram,kejahatan, fitnah, kata-kata kotor harus keluar dari diri kita.  Ada orang beralasan, meninggalkan gaya hidup yang lama itu susah karenatidak bisa terlepas dari lingkungan tempat mereka bergantung. Itu benar, tapisekaligus salah. Mereka hanya melihat kesalahan itu ada di luar dirinya.Padahal lingkungan dan kebiasaan di luar sana mesti dapat dikontrol olehkemauan, pilihan dan mentalnya sebagai manusia. Misalnya, saya tahu benar bahwakecanduan alkohol dan merokok bakal mendatangkan sakit yang berat. Semua ituada di luar sana. Namun jika saya punya kemauan, keputusan dan kehendak bebasuntuk tidak keluarkan uang untuk membeli dan mengkonsumsi, itu berarti saya menguasaidiri dan sekitarnya. Karunia dan kesempatan untuk memasukan gaya yang baru ke dalam diri kitaitu akan sangat muda, karena sudah tersedia sejak awal mula oleh Tuhan, jikagaya lama ini sudah bisa dikeluarkan dari diri kita. Jangan terlalu berharaporang lain yang mengeluarkan karena pasti kurang maksimal hasilnya. Jauh lebihbaik, keluarkan sendiri gaya Anda yang lama itu. Maka Anda punya keluasan untukmemasukan gaya baru dari Tuhan Yesus Krisus. Marilahkita berdoa. Dalam nama Bapa... Ya Bapa maha kuasa, semoga kami senantiasahidup dengan gaya baru yang diajarkan oleh Yesus Putera-Mu. Bapa kami yang adadi surga ... Dalam nama Bapa ...

China setzt auf Geschwindigkeit und Pragmatismus, Deutschland auf Gründlichkeit und Planung - das erfährt Gründerin Xiaojun Yang täglich als Brückenbauerin zwischen beiden Wirtschaftswelten. Gemeinsam mit ihrem Mann hat sie in Paderborn das Startup Assemblean aufgebaut - eine KI-Plattform, die Produktions- und Montageprozesse automatisiert. Ihr Ziel: die deutsche Industrie wettbewerbsfähig machen und die Fertigung zurück nach Europa bringen. Während in China Innovationen rasch und mutig getestet werden, nimmt man sich in Deutschland mehr Zeit für Details und Fehlervermeidung. Gemeinsam mit ihrem deutsch-chinesischen Team kombiniert Yang beide Ansätze.Was sie in ihrer Kindheit und Jugend in China gelernt hat, wie sie heute auf das Land schaut und wo Deutschland und China ihrer Meinung nach in ein paar Jahren wirtschaftlich stehen, verrät sie im Podcast. "Startup - jetzt ganz ehrlich" - der Podcast mit Janna Linke. Auf RTL+ und überall, wo es Podcasts gibt: Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, RSS-Feed.Unsere allgemeinen Datenschutzrichtlinien finden Sie unter https://datenschutz.ad-alliance.de/podcast.html Wir verarbeiten im Zusammenhang mit dem Angebot unserer Podcasts Daten. Wenn Sie der automatischen Übermittlung der Daten widersprechen wollen, klicken Sie hier: https://datenschutz.ad-alliance.de/podcast.htmlUnsere allgemeinen Datenschutzrichtlinien finden Sie unter https://art19.com/privacy. Die Datenschutzrichtlinien für Kalifornien sind unter https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info abrufbar.

Tune into the newest episode of our Energy Works Podcast, where science meets spirit to help you heal, energize, and thrive. In this solo episode, Blaine explores the ancient concept of Yin and Yang, diving into its origins, meaning, and practical relevance in everyday life. She explains the dynamic interplay between Yin (cool, dark, restorative) and Yang (hot, light, active) energies, and why maintaining balance between them is essential for health and vitality.Blaine illustrates how these dual forces appear in nature and within our bodies, highlighting the importance of rest and activity, stillness and movement. She also introduces the Five Elements Theory in Chinese Medicine, showing how Yin and Yang pairings within each element influence our overall well-being.Whether you're new to Energy Medicine or looking to deepen your understanding, this episode offers valuable insights into how these timeless principles can support a more balanced and harmonious life.Tune in wherever you get your podcasts! Chapters:00:00 – Introduction01:45 – Understanding Yin and Yang05:11 – Examples of Yin and Yang in Daily Life08:44 – Yin and Yang in the Human Body13:44 – The Importance of Balance in Yin and Yang19:05 – Conclusion Episode Resources:Sign up for our FREE weekly Newsletter: https://www.energymedicineyoga.net/Listen on Spotify: Energy WorksListen on Apple Podcasts: Energy WorksFollow us on Instagram: @EnergyMedicineYogaFollow us on Facebook: @EnergyMedicineYoga#EnergyMedicineYoga #EnergyWorksPodcast #WellnessPodcast #YinAndYang #EnergyHealing #ChineseMedicine #FiveElementTheory #EnergyMedicine

Geoff and Marie's Good Life: Part 7Quiet Little OrgyA retired couple invite some new friends home.Based on posts by Only In My Mind, in 15 parts. Listen to the Podcast at Explicit Novels.Eventually, by nine o'clock that Saturday morning, we had all showered and made our way downstairs for breakfast. I was last into the kitchen as I'd graciously allowed the women to go first. The dressing gowns that we'd bought for our Wednesday sessions came in useful in that Sue and Margie weren't faced with wearing their dancing dresses to eat in.I think they were both surprised at how relaxed the atmosphere was, I mean they had both fucked their hostess's husband the night before. Angie broke a comfortable silence as we ate. "Geoff. You know what you promised?" She meant the anal bareback that she'd been harping on about for a while."Yes my love?""Well," It was unusual for Angie to hesitate; if anything, her life would be much simpler if she did think more before speaking. "The thing is, would you mind if Sue and Margie came shopping to the naughty store and, maybe?" She looked at me as shyly as I'd ever seen her. "Could they watch while you sort of; do me? You know? Up the bum?" Marie snorted at the look on my face.I turned back to Angie. "Are you seriously suggesting that we take two women, who we've barely known for twelve hours, take them shopping in a sex store and then bring them back her to watch you and me having anal sex without a condom?""That pretty much sums it up," she conceded."Okay. As long as we're on the same page. It's fine by me."And so it was agreed. The two 'new girls' would go home in Sue's car, grab an overnight bag each and re-join us at our house for another evening of sexual exploration, including Angie's loss of her last virginity, and then they would go home on Sunday morning.This wasn't quite the weekend I'd imagined!Anyway, the five of us set off about twelve thirty and stopped at the little bistro we'd found on the way to the adult store. Margie and Sue insisted it was their treat to repay us for our hospitality. My clam linguini in white wine and cream sauce was excellent and the women seemed content with their meals too, so it was a contented crew who breezed into the store about an hour or so later.I left the girls to browse at their leisure as there was a particular item that I was interested in. Angie, very much a woman who was happy to get 'in your face' if you pissed her off, also had a well concealed submissive side that we had found by accident. I had resolved that, as a treat, I would buy her a collar that she could wear when she, and only she, decided she wanted to be dominated. I was aware from some basic research that there was an entire sub-culture around this behavior but, in our case, my only interest was to give my lover another way to express herself sexually. When we had experimented before, Marie was happy to play along but got no actual satisfaction from being submissive. With Angie though, as long as we were careful, she could use the experience to deal with some issues from way back.I found the relevant display and, satisfied that the girls were giggling together over something obviously particularly intriguing and probably disturbing from my point of view two aisles over, I made my choice and took it to the counter. The shop assistant approved of my choice. "So sir, for one of your ladies?" He enquired. I nodded. "Not S and M?""No. Just something she can wear to signal when she wants to be more, erm, passive," I explained."Perfect choice in that case," he replied.I took the collar and the receipt and put them in my pocket. I'd decide later when to give them to Angie. There was something else bothering me too, but I needed to speak to Marie first; a proper conversation that would have to wait until this weekend was over. I had an idea, and I hoped that she'd approve, but it was too important to risk getting it wrong.We left, not quite as laden as last time we visited, each of us carrying something designed to make sex even better. Isn't it sad that we're conditioned to find that somehow shameful? Marie regards me as a work in progress to break that conditioning. Ironic really, that it was her reaction to some sexy underwear that led us to where we found ourselves that day.We arrived back home a little after three and, while Marie took Angie upstairs to prepare, I led Margie and Sue into the kitchen to help make a brew while I checked the fridge to make sure that we had something to snack on later, having already had one substantial meal that day. I took Marie and Angie a cup of tea and a plate of chocolate biscuits and left them in the bedroom. I had no wish to be part of whatever they were doing in the bathroom with the bags, tubes and whatnot they had bought that afternoon.While I chatted with our new girls I diced a red onion, prepped some chorizo and sliced some Brie and Blue Wensleydale cheeses. I took a bag of ciabatta rolls out of the freezer to defrost and put a bottle of New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc in the fridge to chill. Okay, so it wasn't a fine vintage wine but it was going to pair with onion, blue cheese and spiced sausage: why the Hell would I use an expensive wine to wash that down?Our prep done we retired to the living room and chatted about, well, sex while we waited for Angie to make herself ready. I confess that I was a little concerned that she'd invested a lot of anticipation in what we were about to do. It would be her first time and only my second. What if it all went wrong? What if she hated it?I had a thought and dashed to the kitchen. When I returned a minute later both girls looked at me enquiringly."ED22," I explained, rather unhelpfully. The look on their faces made it clear that this was not only insufficient but actually demanded a more detailed explanation than if I had just said that I'd forgotten something. I reminded them of my sexual performance the previous evening and pointed out this would have been remarkable for a man in his twenties, let alone someone of my vintage.I told how I was now in a user trial of a new generation of drug for erectile dysfunction which allowed me, with no particular clinical need, not to put too fine a point on it, to fuck like a steam train for hours. We chatted about that for a while until my wife shouted downstairs. "Geoffrey, ladies, if you're ready, the ceremony is about to begin. Please join us upstairs, remove your clothing and take your seats." It seemed like an excellent idea so that's exactly what we did.Somehow, between helping Angie with her 'purges', my wife had managed to get another couple of chairs into our bedroom though admittedly one was a folding chair from IKEA that we kept for situations where the six seats that came with our dining room suite weren't sufficient. I stood in my dressing gown, waiting for Angie to emerge from the bathroom, feeling like a nervous groom at the altar. Sue and Margie sat in the seats behind me wearing only their bras and panties.Marie, acting as mistress of ceremonies also dressed for effect in a pale blue Basque and, well, that was it actually, waited for the tension to rise before she opened the bathroom door with a theatrical flourish. "Angie," she announced, in her most sultry voice. "Your lover is here to rid you of your last virginity. Do you willingly surrender to him?"Angie stepped naked into the bedroom and stood before me. She looked at her friends assembled to witness something that seemed to be really important to her and smiled. "I surrender my body totally to him. I ask that he takes my anal virginity in the knowledge that no man has had my ass before him and nor will any other man after him."If I hadn't realized before, it was out there now. Angie was making a point here, she was giving herself, pledging herself, to me! Fighting the urge to, yes, panic is probably the most appropriate word, I looked to Marie. My wife seemed not just content but actually happily engaged with this small but weird ceremony. I had really wanted to talk to Marie before I took this step but the situation seemed to have arisen before I had the chance, so I decided to take the risk.Stepping to my bedside drawer, I took out a small gift box. It was a generic necklace box I'd found in the loft but it was fine for my purposes. "Angela," she stiffened at my using her full name: that reminded her the time I had hypnotized her and left some interesting legacy imperatives in her subconscious. "Angela, I accept the honor you bestow upon me. It would please me if you would wear this collar as a sign that your body is mine to take, use and bestow at my pleasure."We all watched entranced as she swayed slightly as she comprehended what I'd said. Almost before she could react I was in front of her. "Angela, will you wear my collar?" She looked at me wide eyed and nodded fervently. I continued before she could speak. "You may wear or remove it as you wish but, when you wear it, You. Are. Mine and mine alone. Do you understand?"Angie looked beseechingly at her best friend in the world, my wife, Marie. How would she respond to her husband claiming her best friend's body? With obvious delight was the honest answer. Marie ran to Angie and gave her a massive hug. "Oh, sweetheart," Marie sobbed, tears running down her cheeks. "You'll be like my Sister-Wife. I love you so much."Then Marie turned to me. "God! I love you so fucking much too! When you've finished with Angie, me and the girls are going to fuck you so hard we're all going to be sitting on soft cushions for the rest of the week. Fuck! But you're amazing, you wonderful old softie."While Marie was kissing and hugging me, the other girls descended on Angie. They helped her to put her collar on. Oh! I suppose I ought to describe my gift; The description in the store's on-line catalogue was, 'A discreet, rose gold, slave day-collar for submissives'. It was a fetching circlet of engine-turned pinkish-gold with a small ring, presumably for a leash, at the throat.When the women all settled down, Angie finally replied. "I understand. When I wear your collar my body and mind are yours, and I give them willingly." She thought for a moment. "How shall I address you? Do I call you Sir? Are you my Master?"I'd given that question some thought, even as I was deciding whether to buy the collar in the shop. "I'm still Geoff, and you are my lover, not my slave. You will obey me, though, and I will discipline you if you don't." I looked around the room. The other women seemed content with my approach. Now for the big moment."Angela. Lay on the bed and expose yourself."She took a deep breath. "Yes Geoff."She settled on the side of our bed, sitting upright, facing our little congregation. Slowly she parted her thighs to display a tiny jewel decorating the anal plug that her little ring of muscle was already accommodating to.I looked at the new girls. "Ladies. How would you like to share my new toy?" Without waiting for them to even consider how to reply, I turned to Angie and gazed into her eyes. She knew we were connecting and quivered as her body anticipated my next words. "Angela. Your master commands you. Go to your happy place and come."Sue and Margie were stunned when, at my words, Angie clenched her thighs together and slumped back on the bed giving every sign of climaxing. Margie spoke. "I am definitely asking if I can have whatever Angie's got, for Christmas.""Go on girls," I entreated them. "Before she comes down. Get her prepared. The more aroused she is the less discomfort she'll feel."Marie crossed to stand beside me. "That was lovely what you did for her, just now," she said, hugging me.I kissed the top of her head. "I actually wanted to talk to you first but when I saw how important this was to Angie, I just decided it was too perfect a moment to miss. Did I do right?""You did very well dear," she smiled.We stood like that for a couple of minutes watching two women we'd only met practice their newly discovered lesbian skills on our best friend. "Marie?" I began."Yes dear?""What are we? I mean you, me and Angie? Are we a;” I hesitated to even say the word. "Are we a throuple?""Geoffrey, I adore you but, if you ever use that word again, you and I are going to have a problem.""I know, I felt dirty just saying it. But seemingly not as dirty as Sue." We stopped our conversation and watched, fascinated, as Sue appeared to make Margie and Angie simultaneously shriek with delight. I shook my head to clear it. "Anyway." I tried to maintain my train of thought. "I was going to ask you about Angie's status; you know? Your friend, our lover. What is she? Is she part of our relationship? Or is she just a woman we have sex with? Will you think about it anyway? In the meantime, I think it's time to claim my thrall's last virginity."At some point, Sue and Margie had got naked and I managed to grab some delectable handfuls of flesh as I gently peeled them off Angie's body. I had red somewhere that anal sex in the doggy position is less comfortable for novices than when done prone. It looked like I may be on the way to having enough experience to comment but, for now, I decided missionary would do just fine.Again, research suggested that we should have vaginal sex first to relax my partner; this time, local knowledge, that is my Dom's command to his Sub, emphasized by a post hypnotic suggestion to orgasm followed by a two pronged lesbian assault, suggested to me that she would be about as sexed up as a woman can get without actually having three cocks inside her at the same time.And so, after Angie's lovely ceremony gifting me her last virginity, the moment arrived. Marie stepped up with the dispenser of lube and delicately applied it along little Geoff's length. She stood on tiptoe and kissed me. "Try not to hurt her, Geoff. She's been looking forward to this so much." I nodded. I knew that only too well.I knelt between Angie's thighs and felt rather than saw Marie, Margie and Sue draw close behind me. Angie looked up at me pleadingly. I smiled down at her and gently pulled out the tapered stainless steel plug that she'd inserted to ready her sphincter for penetration. Marie took it from me. Before the ring of muscle could recover its usual resting state I pushed forward as firmly as I could without hurting her.Angie gasped as this new intruder made its way inside her bowels. I paused. "Are you okay, babe?" I asked."It's so; It's such a strange feeling," she murmured. "It's not like anything I've felt before. Let me just get used to it for a moment."I paused. I was about two thirds inside her and I didn't seem to be causing her actual pain. I have to admit that I was having to get used to some odd sensations myself. The ass plug made my penetration less awkward than I'd expected, but her ring was tighter around my shaft than a cunt would have been. It was odd too, knowing that the skin on my cock was directly touching her bowel walls. Like Angie said, "such a strange feeling.""Go on. A bit more. I think I'm ready." She tensed, waiting for me to push."No babe. Relax," I told her. "We're nearly all the way there. A bit more lube please." That last comment aimed at Marie.How strange is my life that I can casually ask my wife to lube the part of my cock between my balls and her best friend's backside so that I can take her friend's anal virginity? How strange is her life that she did it anyway with a smile and another kiss for me. I pressed forward again and marveled at the sensation."Oh fuck!" Angie moaned as I bottomed out (Sorry, but I couldn't resist). "Fuck me Geoff. Do it now. Do it hard and fast."So I began, slowly at first, and not my favorite long strokes as I didn't want to pull out accidentally. Another time it might not matter, today it had to be right. So, gradually speeding up, I began to thrust in and out, each time as deep as I could get. I looked wordlessly at Marie and saw that she understood. The bowel doesn't have the same nerve endings as a cunt. We'd discussed this earlier, so Marie and the others began to use their hands on Angie's cunt and clit and their tongues on her tits.I could tell that she was getting close, Hell, so was I, but she wasn't able to keep focus on anything. Her body was just searching for that position, any position that would enhance the pleasure she was striving for. Her hands clutched at the sheets, the heads of the women suckling her tits, her own hair, as if she was trying to contain the sensations in her head. And then, she reached the peak. She seemed to freeze, as if movement would break the spell, and then she cried out, "O fuck! Yes! Yes! Yes!" And then, trembling, she began to relax.It was a relief when she blew, because I was so close myself. I wasn't sure if she even realized I'd come. As we all relaxed, my cock finally softened and slipped out of her bum and I sloped off to the bathroom to clean up. A surreptitious look on the way confirmed the effectiveness of the girls' preparation. I looked clean anyway. Regardless, little Geoff was getting a good wash.When I came out of the bathroom, Angie was sitting up on the bed, excitedly comparing notes with Marie, who'd had anal sex with me once before, although with a condom, and describing the sensation to the new girls who hadn't. From their conversation their attitude could more properly be described as, 'hadn't yet'. My alternate Friday nights for the next few weeks could end up being 'bareback bottom nights', particularly as Marie still wanted to try bareback too, at least once.What about me? Let's be clear, I'm not selfless, but I get pleasure from giving pleasure. I can't understand a man who would pump and dump in a woman in five minutes and think that was fun. I'd rather spend ten minutes loving her tits and at least the same again between her legs, knowing that when I actually enter her the resulting sex will be spectacular. So did I enjoy it? Yes. Would I do it again. Yes, if one or more of the girls wants to. Would it ruin my life I didn't? No. I have a wife and her permission to screw eight mature but attractive sex partners. I'm not going to moan about a shortage of anal sex. It's fun but I sometimes wonder if it's worth the attendant preparation and fuss.Sorry, got a bit introspective there. I went and sat next to Angie. She surprised me when she slipped off the bed and knelt in front of me. "Did I please you, Geoff? " She asked. Good girl. She's remembered she was wearing her collar."You did well," I reassured her. "Even when you wear your collar, I'll keep my promises to you. I was concerned that you were too invested in doing this for the first time. Was it what you hoped for?"She looked serious. "It was amazing and it was something I'd never done and I wanted the experience. But." She looked up at me. "Just as important, I wanted to do something with you that I'd not done with another man; and I knew Marie would be part of it.""Thank you, sweetheart, that was a lovely and special gesture." I bent down to kiss her. "Love you, Angie."As I sat back up I caught Marie's eye. She smiled and inclined her head slightly in acknowledgement of our previous conversation. She'd think about it and then we'd talk.Again, Sue and Margie joined me downstairs while Marie helped Angie clean up. They were only ten or fifteen minutes and when they came down Angie had taken her collar off. Good. I only wanted her to be submissive in the bedroom, anything else might be a step too far.By the time they got downstairs our filled ciabatta were already in the oven and the wine was open and ready to be poured. We sat at the dining table, the five of us just chatting and getting to know each other. Marie explained how our sexual reawakening happened and how it spread to include her friends and then Sue and Margie.When she got to the episode where we made a dirty video they insisted on seeing it so I went into the living room and set up the TV so that I could cast from my phone onto the big screen. When the girls had finished eating, they carried their drinks in to join me and I pressed play.I sat on one sofa with Marie and Angie while Margie and Sue sat together on the other. By the time the video finished I was in the presence of four rather horny women. Marie took charge. "Geoff, you promised Angie that your cock was hers today. So you take her to our room and I'll entertain our guests in the other. See you in a couple of hours." She gave me a huge kiss and herded Sue and Margie upstairs.I turned to Angie. "I'm all yours, sweetheart. What do you want to do?"She looked shyly at me. "You'll think I'm weird.""That ship disappeared over the horizon a long time ago, babe," I replied."Then; Then can we just go to bed and cuddle? I feel, I dunno, overwhelmed? I loved what you did for me but now I think I just want someone to hold me until the world settles again. See? Weird.""Not at all. You feel how you feel. If you need comfort and affection instead of sex, that's fine. I will warn you now though that if we both doze off there's a fair chance you'll wake up with little Geoff wedged into your bum crack."

En este episodio exploramos a fondo el mutismo acinético, una de las manifestaciones más desconcertantes tras un daño cerebral grave. Hablamos de su base neurofisiológica, su relación con el sistema dopaminérgico y los circuitos prefronto-subcorticales, y cómo se diferencia clínicamente de otros estados de conciencia alterada. Recorremos también las opciones terapéuticas más prometedoras, desde la estimulación multisensorial y la verticalización robótica hasta técnicas de neuromodulación como la estimulación cerebral profunda, la estimulación medular o la tDCS. Un episodio técnico, narrativo y lleno de preguntas clínicas clave, pensado para quienes trabajan día a día con pacientes que aún no responden... pero que podrían hacerlo. Referencias del episodio: 1. Arnts, H., van Erp, W. S., Lavrijsen, J. C. M., van Gaal, S., Groenewegen, H. J., & van den Munckhof, P. (2020). On the pathophysiology and treatment of akinetic mutism. 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Dans le CQFR du jour, Shaï Mamou et Frédéric Yang reviennent sur les derniers matches très animés du 1er tour de l'Eurobasket 2025, mais aussi sur la suite des opérations pour les Bleus, opposés dimanche à la Géorgie.Au menu aussi, l'annonce du forfait de Caitlin Clark jusqu'à la fin de la saison en WNBA et la magnifique histoire des Valkyries.Voici tout Ce Qu'il Fallait Retenir en cette matinée du 5 septembre 2025.Commandez l'Anthologie REVERSE Vol.1 https://www.basketsession.com/produit/reverse-anthologie-20-ans-de-basketball/Commandez le Mook REVERSE #16 spécial MIAMI https://www.basketsession.com/produit/mook-reverse-16-miami/Commandez le livre GOATs - Le meilleur (et le pire) de la NBA en 130 Tops https://www.basketsession.com/produit/goats-le-meilleur-et-le-pire-de-la-nba-en-130-tops/Commandez le livre Une saison en enfer https://www.basketsession.com/produit/une-saison-en-enfer/Nos émissions sur YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@BasketSessionREVERSELe Mook REVERSE ► https://www.basketsession.com/mook-reverse/Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/reversemagazineBlueSky ►https://bsky.app/profile/reversemagazine.bsky.social Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/BasketSession Twitch ► https://www.twitch.tv/reverse_basketsession Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

Hai Wonder Kids, kembali dalam renungan anak GKY Mangga besar. Judul renungan hari ini adalahHARGA SEBUAH DUSTAMari kita membaca Firman Tuhan dariMAZMUR 101: 7Orang yang melakukan tipu daya tidak akan diam di dalam rumahku, orang yang berbicara dusta tidak akan tegak di depan mataku.Wonder Kids, pernahkah kamu mendengar tentang kisah Ananias dan Safira di Kisah Para Rasul 5:1-11?Mereka berbohong kepada Allah, dan itu membuat mereka dihukum. Kebohongan dapat membawa kematian, bukan hanya tubuh, tetapi juga:• Kepercayaan dari orang tua. Dusta itu seperti rayap yang merusak pohon keluarga.• Hati nurani. Setelah berbohong sekali, bohong berikutnya jadi lebih mudah, dan nuranimu perlahan-lahan mati.• Masa depan. Misalnya, siswa yang gagal karena menyontek mungkin akan menyesal karena kebohongan yang dilakukannya tidak sepadan.Kebohongan juga dapat merusak hubungan dengan sahabat, menghilangkan kedamaian, dan membuat kita kehilangan harga diri.Yang paling menyedihkan, kebohongan membuatmu sulit bersaksi tentang TUHAN, karena dunia tidak percaya kepada orang yang suka berbohong.Ketika kamu berbohong:• Orang tua jadi susah percaya kepadamu.• Kamu mulai takut ketahuan, dan merasa tidak tenang.• Kamu mungkin kehilangan teman, bahkan merusak masa depanmu.Bohong itu seperti bawang—semakin dikupas, makin banyak lapisannya… dan semuanya berbau busuk!Tuhan ingin kita hidup dalam kebenaran, bukan dalam kepura-puraan.MARI KITA BERTUMBUH DI DALAM ANUGERAH TUHANWonder Kids, mengapa orang suka berbohong?Karena ingin terlihat baik, menghindari masalah, atau mendapatkan sesuatu yang diinginkan. Tapi ingat:Tuhan tahu isi hatimu, dan lebih baik jujur tapi dimarahi, daripada bohong lalu menyakiti Tuhan dan sesama. Mari kita berdoaBapa, terima kasih atas kasih-Mu yang besar. Tolong aku untuk selalu berkata jujur dan menyenangkan hati-Mu. Dalam nama Tuhan Yesus aku berdoa, Amin.Wonder Kids, INGAT, TUHAN MENGAJARKAN KITA UNTUK SELALU BERKATA JUJUR. Tuhan Yesus memberkati

This week, we're digging up some history with our “Ye Olde Comics” theme! Jessika dives into Kill Shakespeare #5, a mash-up of the Bard's greatest hits. Mike cracked open Yang #1 from 1973—a kung fu comic that's got more problematic content than it does punch.

When Getting Fired Becomes Your Greatest Gift: The Creative Breakthrough That Changed Everything What happens when losing your job becomes the catalyst for finding your true calling? Artist and author James McCrae reveals how getting fired from his corporate advertising position launched him from unemployed executive to viral social media sensation, transforming his relationship with creativity and authenticity in the process. After years as a brand strategist in New York City, McCrae found himself at a crossroads when his entire department was eliminated during a corporate acquisition. Instead of frantically job hunting, he made a decision that would change his life: he sat in meditation and asked what wanted to be born through him. The Artist’s Journey: From Small Town to Social Media Success McCrae’s creative journey began in small-town Minnesota, where poetry served as his escape and a way to “create new worlds and explore the universe in much more depth” than his surroundings offered. His path meandered through painting, graphic design, and eventually corporate brand strategy, where he describes “sneaking into the business world through the back door as an artist.” The turning point came when he started creating social media content and memes that began going viral. Rather than viewing social media as merely a marketing tool, McCrae transformed these platforms into his personal “art gallery of digital art and poetry.” The Yin and Yang of Creative Expression McCrae introduces a revolutionary framework for understanding creativity through the ancient concept of yin and yang. He argues that our society has created an overemphasis on “yang” energy (doing, productivity, action) while neglecting the essential “yin” energy (receptivity, stillness, pure potentiality). “All doing begins with non-doing,” McCrae explains, comparing creativity to farming. “You want to make art, but you can’t start by growing crops. You need to tend the soil, plant the seeds, and water the soil first.” This approach involves removing distractions and cultivating mindfulness through practices like meditation, spending time in nature, and consuming art. McCrae’s breakthrough came when he began a serious mindfulness practice in New York City, discovering meditation, yoga, and Eastern philosophy that helped him “tune out all the distractions and tune into my own inner being.” From Ego to Intuition: The Art of Inner Listening McCrae distinguishes between ego-driven and intuition-driven creativity, describing the ego as speaking “like an alarm going off or like a dog barking,” while intuition whispers quietly “almost more of a feeling than it is a thought.” His daily practice involves meditating each morning before writing, then “taking dictation from the muse” rather than forcing ideas. He emphasises that creation and editing must be separate processes: “You should not write and edit at the same time. They’re completely different mindsets.” The Vulnerability Revolution: Why Authenticity Goes Viral McCrae’s breakthrough moment came when he stopped trying to project a perfect image and started sharing his authentic self. While other self-help authors played it safe, he began posting what he calls “apocalyptic poetry” and “sarcastic existential memes.” “I’m just going to allow myself full permission to be an artist and express myself however I want,” he decided. The result was explosive: “I started really going viral online. Suddenly, I was getting thousands of followers every day, and people were reposting my memes all over the internet.” His key insight: “You can be yourself much better than you can be anyone else. There’s only one you.” This authenticity created what he calls intimacy with his audience, proving that “people are hungry for something that’s honest and real and valuable.” Redefining Creative Blocks and Writer’s Block McCrae challenges the concept of writer’s block, reframing it as simply having nothing ready to come out. “Creative expression is like a purge,” he explains. “You’re purging this energy that’s built up in you.” When creativity feels stuck, his solution isn’t to force it but to “fill up your cup of inspiration” through life experiences: reading, visiting art museums, travelling, falling in love, or getting your heart broken. “Writer’s block is more like your well is empty and you need to go out and experience emotions and novel experiences.” The Power of Emotional Intelligence in Creativity “There’s no creativity without vulnerability,” McCrae states, emphasising that emotions are “way more intelligent than our thoughts.” He compares thinking purely with the mind to “fishing in a shallow pond,” while accessing emotions allows you to fish “in a deep ocean where you can catch much more exotic, beautiful fish.” This emotional depth provides access to the subconscious mind, which McCrae describes as “full of so many more insights and ideas than the conscious mind.” Social Media as Creative Canvas McCrae transformed his relationship with social media after his literary agent rejected his memoir. Rather than waiting for traditional gatekeepers, he decided to treat social media like “writing a book in real time, post by post,” with each piece treated “with the same level of artistic integrity that I would treat a book or a poem or a painting.” This shift in perspective turned social media from a source of frustration into “a sandbox for my own creative exploration” and eventually led to the book deal he originally sought. Three Essential Practices for Creative Awakening McCrae leaves readers with two fundamental practices he considers essential for any creative person: Daily Mindfulness Practice: Commit to some form of mindfulness daily, even just five minutes. This could be meditation, nature walks, visiting art museums, or attending concerts, anything that breaks routine and allows access to inspiration. Keep a Dedicated Notebook: Every creative idea, from business concepts to poems, starts in McCrae’s notebook. “All my ideas, even my business ideas, like the classes that I teach, the workshops that I teach, the poems I write, everything I do, it starts in my notebook.” He describes it as “ground zero for your creative process” where there are no bad ideas and you can freely experiment. The Deeper Message: Creativity as Life Force McCrae argues that creativity isn’t just a skill but fundamental to human nature: “Creativity is a life force that we all not only have access to, but that is who we truly are.” He points to human design, from imagination and intuition to hands perfectly constructed to hold paintbrushes and pens, as evidence that we’re engineered for creative expression. The challenge is that society conditions us away from this natural creativity through rigid structures and capitalistic pressure to be productive. However, McCrae insists that reconnecting with our creative nature is “always just one shift in perception away.” Why This Matters Now In an age of increasing automation and artificial intelligence, McCrae’s message about authentic human creativity and vulnerability becomes even more relevant. His journey from corporate termination to viral success demonstrates that our perceived failures can become our greatest breakthroughs when we have the courage to listen to our inner creative voice. McCrae’s story offers hope to anyone feeling trapped in corporate structures or disconnected from their creative nature. Sometimes the most radical thing you can do is simply be yourself, trust your authentic voice, and allow your creativity to emerge naturally. You can watch the full conversation on YouTube About James McCrae James McCrae is a viral artist, author of “The Art of You,” and creative coach who helps creators find their authentic voice and build successful creative businesses. His social media content has reached millions, and he specialises in teaching the intersection of spirituality and creativity. Connect with James McCrae: Instagram: @wordsarevibrations

We've had a lot of splits on the Watchcast recently where we end up with a great Star Trek episode and a not-so-great Star Trek episode on the same podcast, but the gulf between great and not-so-great has never been greater than it is this week as we tackle The Omega Glory and The Ultimate Computer! CHAPTERS: (00:00:00) - The Nextlander Watchcast Episode 149: Star Trek: The Omega Glory and The Ultimate Computer (00:00:31) - Intro (and by intro, we mean trying to understand what the hell The Omega Glory is). (00:11:46) - Alright, let's start tearing into this thing for real and figure out who's responsible. (00:19:42) - What poor guest actors were subjected to this? (00:24:07) - They had us in the first 15 minutes. (00:29:21) - Talkin' Yang about the fountain of youth. (00:37:55) - How long can we stretch this jail cell fight. (00:43:00) - The snowball of stupid has officially started rolling down the hill. (00:47:45) - Welcome to chunk four, the worst chunk of all. (00:56:02) - A big dumb fist fight, Spock hypnotizes women now, and Kirk gives his history report. (01:04:49) - Final thoughts, such as they are. (01:08:25) - Break! (01:08:55) - We're back, and we should talk about an episode that doesn't suck, The Ultimate Computer! (01:10:11) - Production talk. (01:12:59) - We've got a heck of a guest star for this one. (01:17:36) - Launching into the unusually prescient plot. (01:28:36) - The M5 is perfect. Tooooo perfect. (01:34:04) - You put a brain in a computer? (01:43:39) - Has a war games scenario on Star Trek ever not resulted in unexpected consequences? (01:46:43) - Daystrom has gone bye-bye. (01:50:01) - The last time Kirk talks a computer to death (this season). (01:58:40) - Final thoughts. (02:00:06) - Housekeeping for next week. (02:03:09) - Outro.

Kencan Dengan Tuhan - Selasa, 2 September 2025Bacaan: "Mengucap syukurlah dalam segala hal, sebab itulah yang dikehendaki Allah di dalam Kristus Yesus bagi kamu." (1 Tesalonika 5:18)Renungan: Pada suatu hari ada dua orang bersahabat yang melakukan perjalanan di padang pasir kehabisan minum. Akhirnya dengan harga yang sangat mahal mereka dapat membeli setengah gelas air sejuk untuk berdua dari kafilah yang lewat di padang pasir itu. Yang seorang berkata kepada kawannya, "Sungguh sial dapat air hanya sedikit saja." Sedangkan yang lain berkata, "Puji Tuhan, sekalipun sedikit kita masih dapat air." Apa yang menyebabkan kedua orang itu mempunyai pendapat yang berbeda? Karena orang yang pertama itu melihat pada setengah bagian gelas yang kosong itu, sedangkan orang yang kedua itu melihat pada setengah bagian gelas yang berisi air itu. Orang pertama berpikir dari segi negatifnya, sedangkan orang ke dua berpikir dari segi positifnya. Banyak orang merasa berat menjalani hidup ini karena selalu dipenuhi dengan pikiran yang negatif dan lupa untuk mengucap syukur. Sementara itu ada orang yang dengan ringan menjalani kehidupan ini karena mereka selalu mensyukuri atas apapun yang mereka dapatkan. Marilah kita belajar seperti orang yang kedua m, sehingga kita dapat mengucap syukur kepada Tuhan dalam setiap keadaan kita masing-masing. Ucapan syukur kita membuat langkah ini menjadi ringan untuk menuju hari esok. Tuhan Yesus memberkati.Doa:Tuhan Yesus, aku bersyukur karena boleh mendengar cerita dua sahabat tersebut. Banyak kali dalam kehidupanku aku kehilangan berkat-berkat-Mu karena pikiranku yang selalu negatif dan lupa untuk mengucap syukur, sehingga berkat yang Kau berikan hanya lewat begitu saja tanpa aku sadari. Yesus ajarilah aku untuk mengucap syukur atas segala peristiwa yang kuterima sepanjang hari ini, sehingga dapat meringankan langkahku untuk menuju hari esok bersama-Mu. Amin. (Dod).

孟加拉的旅游价值，只是印度的平替？那些猎奇的扒火车、贫民窟、火焰烫发、火焰槟榔……甚至惊动了外交部门的中国人去孟加拉“找”媳妇，这些是孟加拉的全部么？出于对第三世界国家的兴趣，特别是孟加拉在2024年发生了抗议公务员配额制度的街头运动，我们想去孟加拉看看这里到底什么样，于是，便请来了孟加拉青年张继德，带领我们在首都达卡进行了一场城市漫游。1、本期节目更多细节图片及视频请关注公众号“壮游者”相关推送。2、“斯里兰卡”漫游团信息亦请关注公众号“壮游者”相关推送3、注：如有旅游需求（中/英/孟加拉语翻译和导游），可联系邮箱：officialbit.ltd@gmail.com；微信：BIT‑LTD|故事节点|02:27 为什么要去达卡？06:48 入境：被抛入深夜的车海 12:26 屋顶的垃圾和豪华的商场17:40 孟加拉兄弟张继德来了！20:47 街头噪音和达卡在哪里？24:16 地铁、楼群和国家议会大厦29:54 街头对话：孟加拉的钱去哪了？33:12 最受欢迎的工作：公务员34:43 达卡大学：师生中心里的女性照片40:22 桥墩上被泼漆的国父、总理画像42:15 从英属印度到东巴基斯坦51:19 烈士纪念碑：孟加拉语言运动54:18 独立、国父被刺和哈西娜的变革59:48 公务员配额制度和怒火街头64:17 达卡大学：科尔孙厅70:09 拉尔巴格堡72:56 达凯什瓦里国家印度教寺庙74:40 乘三轮车穿过老达卡86:38 萨达尔盖特：泛舟布里甘加河91:13 歌曲：《哦，蓝色的大河》96:26 中孟两国相似的成语100:14 新达卡：古尔山的“时代广场”|壮游者|张继德：Md Redoan Mehebub，孟加拉青年，前广西大学进修生。|讲述者|Yang:喜欢吃孟加拉手抓饭和咖喱饭的一名男子。

KCBS Radio's Foodie Chap Liam Mayclem speaks with Chef and Co-owner, Yang, from The Wolf in Oakland about their delicious burger. The Wolf is one of the amazing restaurants listed on the Oakland Burger Trail Map.

Gordon Duncan is joined by Hugh Keevins & Scott Allan, as they look back at what has been a terrible week for Rangers and Celtic. They ALSO look ahead to Sunday's Old Firm game although the finger of blame is out from supporters of both sides.Plus St Mirren supporter Hammy tries to become the first to win a Beat the Pundit Coin and there is a great teaser involving the Dundee derby and Old Firm.And stand by for the Yang debate as Hugh takes on Doreen

Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened up 202-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 24,438 on turnover of $6.8-billion N-T. The market's recent winning streak ended on Thursday, as the main board tumbled over 280-points after Nvidia's highly anticipated earnings report showed that sales of its artificial intelligence chipsets rose at a slower pace than analysts had anticipated. Lai admin. to hold more disaster response drills The government will be holding a series of drills that include trials (考驗，測試) of a earthquake warning system next month. According to the Ministry of the Interior, the drill will be taking place from September 17 through 19 and have been organized to coincide with the annual National Disaster Prevention Day - which falls on September 21. Deputy Interior Minister Ma Shih-yuan says the drills will simulate a magnitude 8.5 earthquake in the Ryukyu Trench east of Taiwan, followed by a tsunami .. .. while the main event will be a three-day exercise in Yilan County, simulating large-scale rescue operations. An earthquake rescue drill will also be held at Xinzhuang Sports Park in New Taipei City on September 18 and 19. Governor of Taiwan's central bank ranked A- by Global Finance Central bank governor Yang Jin-long has received an A- grade from New York-based Global Finance magazine. That grade is up from B+ last year. Based on the Central Banker Report Cards 2025, the magazine returned Yang to an A grade based on the bank's policies and decisions this year. Yang has worked for the central bank since 1989 and became governor in 2018. Yang's predecessor (前任) Peng Fai-nan has the distinction of being the only central banker in the world to have earned the top grade 14 times since the annual report was first released in 1994 - gaining straight A's from 2005-2017. UK Summons Russian Ambassador After Ukraine Strikes London says Russia's latest attack against Ukraine which killed at least 18 people in its capital, Kyiv, are "further sabotaging (破壞) international peace efforts." Russia launched nearly 600 drones and fired over 30 missiles overnight, hitting residential areas as well as the British Council building in Kyiv. Stuart Smith has more from London. US Seeks UN Authorization for Gang Suppression Force in Haiti The United States is seeking U.N. authorization for a new “Gang Suppression Force” to help tackle escalating violence in Haiti where the armed groups have expanded their activities from the capital into the countryside. Acting U.S. Ambassador Dorothy Shea made the announcement at a U.N. Security Council meeting Thursday, but it was unclear how it would differ from the Kenya-led Multinational Security Support force now deployed in the violence-torn Caribbean nation trying to help police curb (抑制) gang violence. She said the U.S. and Panama will be circulating (傳遞) a draft resolution to the Security Council to establish the Gang Suppression Force and create a U.N. Support Office to provide logistical support to it. In February, U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres proposed opening an office that would provide drones, fuel, ground and air transportation and other non-lethal support to the Kenya-led mission. Shea gave no indication of whether the United States would provide any military or police support to the new Gang Suppression Force. That was the I.C.R.T. EZ News, I'm _____. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

For every loud character in anime, there is a calm partner next to them. Both pushing each other to get stronger. A Light to someone's Dark. A Fire to someone's Ice. A Ying to someone's Yang. This is our top 5 Ying and Yang duos in anime!

Memahami tidaklah mudah. Paham akan sebuah keadaan, cukup sulit. Memahami tidak hanya sulit dalam sebuah keadaan, tetapi memahami menjadi sulit terhadap suatu pribadi, apalagi kalau kita tidak berada dalam posisi "sepatu" pribadi tersebut. Kita sering berasumsi mengerti, padahal sebenarnya kita tidak mengerti. Kita cenderung seolah-olah mengerti dan memahami akan kondisi seseorang, namun sebenarnya itu cuman asumsi kita yang sebenarnya kita tidak mengerti sama sekali. Mengapa deskprisi ini penting, sebab memahami "Gembala" timur jauh kuno, sulit. Yang pertama, jaraknya terlalu jauh, juga rentan waktu yang terlampau jauh. Yang kedua, konteksnya berbeda. Ketiga, mari jujur bahwa hari ini kita cukup jarang untuk menemukan sosok gembala domba, kalau ada pun hari ini, maka itu ialah gembala domba moderen. Sebab apa yang Alkitab maksudkan tentang gambaran "Gembala," berbeda dengan konteks kita hari ini, dan itu yang perlu kita pelajari apa maksud dari "Gembala" yang digambarkan oleh Alkitab. Yang semua itu bertujuan untuk memberi kita pengenalan dan pemahaman yang benar akan Dia. Mari temukan jawabannya, dalam Seri 5 - Mengenal Kristus | Ps. Charles Bessie. Gembala Senior Gereja C3 Reach Pemulihan Kupang. Selamat mendengarkan, silahkan dibagikan. Tuhan Yesus memberkati.

Mas aris menceritakan pengalamannya pada tahun 2011 ketika ia menjadi seorang narapida, di dalam penjara mas aris pernah terjadi satu pertikaian dengan sesama napi hingga membuat dirinya harus di masukkan ke bangsal isolasi bawah tanah. Yang konon katanya bangsal tersebut sudah tidak di gunakan lagi puluhan tahun lamanya, narapidan terakhir yang keluar dari sana bahkan sampai mengakhiri hidupnya di bangsal tersebut dan banyak desas desus mistis lainnya. Sebenarnya ada apa di bangsal isolasi itu? Apakah mas aris bisa bertahan disana?Bagaimana kisah selengkapnya?Simak video berikut, jangan lupa berikan like dan komentarnyaCopyright 2024, Lentera Malam

En lo último en salud y fitness edición de agosto 2025, damos un paseo por las últimas tendencias, investigaciones y noticias en el mundo de la salud y el fitness.Este mes traemos un episodio cargado de temas que van a cambiar la forma en que piensas sobre tu entrenamiento y tu salud.Vamos a hablar de algo que seguro te has preguntado alguna vez: ¿entrenar en ayunas te hace perder músculo o es solo un mito? También veremos qué hay de cierto en toda esa publicidad sobre probióticos para atletas, y si realmente necesitas gastar tu dinero en ellos.Además, analizaremos a la creatina, pero no solo como el suplemento estrella para tus músculos: resulta que podría tener efectos sorprendentes en tu cerebro, especialmente contra el Alzheimer. Y para cerrar, desmontamos uno de los grandes mitos de la medicina moderna: que la diabetes tipo 2 es una condición de por vida.Atajos Del Episodio02:25 - Entrenar en Ayunas: ¿Estás Quemando Músculo o Quemando Mitos?107:32 - Probióticos para Atletas: ¿La Revolución Intestinal o Solo Mucho Ruido y Pocos Resultados?212:20 - Creatina: El Suplemento para Músculos que Podría Rescatar tu Cerebro316:32 - Diabetes Tipo 2: ¿Sentencia de por Vida o Problema Reversible?420:16 - Alimentos Ultraprocesados: La Ruta Directa de la Despensa al Hígado Graso5Referencias:1.      Vieira, A. F. & Blanco-Rambo…, E. Impact of Overnight Fasted State Versus Fed State on Adaptations to Resistance Training: A Randomized Clinical Trial. … Journal of Sport … (2025).2.      Shirkoohi, N. M., Mohammadi, H. & Gallaly…, D. Q. The effects of probiotic supplementation on body composition, recovery following exercise‐induced muscle damage, and exercise performance: A systematic review …. Physiological … (2025).3.      Smith, A. N., Choi, I. Y., Lee, P. & Sullivan…, D. K. Creatine monohydrate pilot in Alzheimer's: Feasibility, brain creatine, and cognition. … Research & Clinical … (2025).4.      Zhang, S. et al. Effect of hypoglycemic agents with weight loss effect plus a high protein diet and moderate exercise on diabetes remission in adults with obesity and type 2 diabetes: a …. BMC medicine (2025).5.      Guo, C., Yang, W., Zhou, J. & Wang…, J. J. Ultra‐Processed Food Intake and Risk of Adverse Liver Outcomes: A Meta‐Analysis. Journal of Food … (2025).

What if the career you'd worked decades to build was the very thing holding you back from the life you actually wanted? In this episode, I sit down with Kerri Gibson, a former CPA who built a thriving hospitality empire in Quebec. After 22 years in tax and accounting software, Kerri's breaking point became her breakthrough when a simple house flip spiraled into seven renovated ski chalets—and eventually a full-scale motel transformation. Kerri opens up about the toll of burnout and the moments she missed with family because work always came first. She shares how she and partner Philip navigated the tricky shift from colleagues to business partners to spouses working side by side, and how a few uncomfortable conversations ultimately strengthened both their relationship and their business. Most impressively, Kerri has achieved what many hospitality owners dream of: 70% direct bookings through her own website—without relying on OTAs. She walks us through the exact strategies she built from the ground up, plus how she infused their signature “hygge” concept into a roadside motel, transforming it into a place where guests connect and create lasting memories. Packed with real-world advice and hard-earned wisdom, this episode is a must-listen for anyone feeling stuck—whether you're plotting your escape from corporate life or striving to build a hospitality business that truly reflects your values. HIGHLIGHTS AND KEY POINTS: [01:16] A short introduction about our guest Kerri Gibson and how she got into the world of short-term rentals [03:27] Kerri shares her journey from from CPA to tech leader in tax and accounting software [06:28] Kerri's breaking point that pushed her to leave the corporate world [13:20] Kerri reveals her two-question strategy for making big decisions without a support system [21:06] Kerri recounts her journey from renovating distressed chalets to revitalizing a roadside motel  [25:39]  Kerri outlines her vision to reinvent the roadside motel experience through Scandinavian-inspired design and communal spaces [30:17] The challenges and growth that come from defining roles when running a business with a spouse [38:04] How Kerri shifted from relying entirely on OTAs to achieving 70% direct bookings [45:15] The power of starting early with a strategy and evolving it over time [48:08] Kerri talks about her self-taught marketing journey and how she strategically brought in outside expertise [52:39] The lightning round  Golden Nuggets: • “Find coziness, comfort and the simplicity of the small moments of life surrounded by those that you love the most.” • “I had to learn to find space for him to be a part of the business and flourish. And as we've defined, find our swim lanes, which is super important. It's allowed us to find, like these great things that go in sync together. You know, the Ying and the Yang.” • “Never, ever, ever build your house on someone else's land, no matter how small you are.” • “You have to create the strategy, then go implement the strategy. But without that strategy-first approach, it's just like throwing spaghetti at the wall and hoping that something works.” • “There's nothing you can't do, or nothing you can't be, there's only what you're willing to work for.” This episode is brought to you by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Lodgify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!

The Go Radio Football Show: 26th of August, 2025 In Association with Burger King. This is a catch-up version of the live, daily Go Radio Football show.  Join host Paul Cooney along side Award Winning journalist Mark Guidi and ex Celtic Striker Andy Walker.. Celtic's Champions League Gamble Can Forrest and Yang deliver on the wings? Is Maeda the right man through the middle? Why the board's transfer delays could cost them dearly. Rangers in Turmoil Igamane's refusal to play sparks outrage - has he played his last game? Russell Martin under pressure: is Sunday's Old Firm clash make-or-break? Transfer window drama: who's staying, who's going, and who's not pulling their weight? Fan Reactions & Mystery Voices Craig from East Kilbride joins the £2,500 Vision Scotland Challenge. Listeners weigh in on Rangers' form, Celtic's European hopes, and the boardroom frustrations boiling over. Plus: Exclusive updates on Celtic's transfer targets: Balikwisha and Saracchi. Insightful commentary on the match as it unfolds in Kazakhstan. Heated debate on Scottish football's European standing and what's at stake for the coefficient. Don't miss it – PLAY and HIT SUBSCRIBE, and NEVER miss an episode! The Go Radio Football Show, weeknights from 5pm-7pm across Scotland on DAB, Online, Smart Speaker and on the Go Radio App. IOS: https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/go-radio/id1510971202 Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.thisisgo.goradio&pcampaignid=web_share  In Association with Burger King. Home of the Whopper, home delivery half time or full time, exclusively on the Burger King App  https://www.burgerking.co.uk/download-bk-app Follow us @thisisgoradio on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and Tik Tok  For more Go Creative Podcasts, head to: https://thisisgo.co.uk/podcasts/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1ATeQD...

Kencan Dengan Tuhan - Rabu, 27 Agustus 2025Bacaan: "Hendaklah kamu saling mengasihi sebagai saudara dan saling mendahului dalam memberi hormat." (Roma 12:10)Renungan: Dari semua tanaman di Palestina, Badam atau almond adalah pohon yang pertama kali berbunga pada akhir musim dingin atau di awal musim semi. Bunganya berwarna putih atau merah jambu keputih-putihan. Yang paling berharga dari badam adalah bijinya, karena bisa dimakan atau dijadikan bahan penting untuk campuran berbagai jenis makanan. Berbunga lebih awal dari pohon-pohon yang lain, itulah salah satu hal penting yang kita ketahui tentang pohon badam. Ini mengingatkan kita sebagai anak-anak Tuhan untuk selalu berlomba-lomba dan saling mendahului di dalam berbuat baik. Sangatlah mudah untuk membenci ketika seseorang menyakiti hati kita, kita mudah memfitnah seseorang karena sentimen pribadi, mudah menipu untuk mendapatkan keuntungan, mudah melontarkan kata-kata makian yang kasar ketika emosi, dan sebagainya. Tetapi untuk berlomba-lomba dan saling mendahului dalam berbuat baik, tidak semua orang mampu melakukannya. Ada sebuah pernyataan, "Kebaikan bukanlah sifat yang diturunkan, melainkan perilaku yang harus dipelajari." Mungkin selama ini kita hanya menyatakan kebaikan kepada orang-orang yang sudah berbuat baik kepada kita terlebih dahulu. Kita menunggu dan hanya menjadi penonton saja ketika orang lain berlomba-lomba berbuat baik. Kini saatnya kita belajar menjadi yang pertama di dalam berbuat baik, supaya di mana ada pertikaian, kita datang membawa damai. di mana ada kesedihan, kita datang membawa penghiburan. Tuhan Yesus memberkati.Doa:Tuhan Yesus, terima kasih karena Engkau telah lebih dulu mencintai dan mengasihiku. Aku rindu untuk membalas cinta-Mu. Bantulah aku untuk mau menyisihkan waktu dan sedikit penghasilanku untuk membantu mereka yang berkekurangan. Pakailah aku sebagai kepanjangan seluruh diri-Mu, agar melalui kehadiranku ada sukacita mengalir di hati mereka. Amin. (Dod).

In this enlightening episode of the Trans* Lesson Plan Podcast, we explore the extraordinary life and enduring legacy of Marsha P. Johnson, a pivotal figure in LGBTQ+ history. Join us as we trace Johnson's journey from her early years in New Jersey to becoming a prominent activist at the Stonewall riots and co-founding Street Transvestite Action Revolutionaries (STAR). We examine her contributions to AIDS activism, her mysterious death in 1992, and how her revolutionary spirit continues to inspire the ongoing fight for equality and justice.----------------------------------------------------------@translessonplan@mariiiwrldMerch:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://trans-lesson-plan.printify.me/products⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to our newsletter:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://mailchi.mp/a914d2eca1cf/trans-lesson-plan⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠----------------------------------------------------------Link to Tournamline Books: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/authors/2249619/tourmaline/Link to Movie: https://video.alexanderstreet.com/watch/happy-birthday-marsha----------------------------------------------------------References:Ashley, F., & Sanchinel, S. (2023). The Saint of Christopher Street: Marsha P. Johnson and the social life of a heroine. Feminist Review, 134(1), 39–55. https://doi.org/10.1177/01417789231166827Calafell, B. M. (2019). Narrative Authority, Theory in the Flesh, and the Fight over The Death and Life of Marsha P. Johnson. QED a Journal in GLBTQ Worldmaking, 6(2), 26–39. https://doi.org/10.14321/qed.6.2.0026Fm, W. (2020). Marsha P. Johnson. African American Activism and Political Engagement: An Encyclopedia. https://digitalcommons.usm.maine.edu/wmpg_bhm/28/Kung, J. (2025, April 30). In the face of trans erasure, what can we learn from Marsha P. Johnson? NPR. https://www.npr.org/2025/04/30/1248091511/in-the-face-of-trans-erasure-what-can-we-learn-from-marsha-p-johnsonMarsha Johnson, Sylvia Rivera, and the history of Pride Month. (2021, June 7). Smithsonian Institution. https://www.si.edu/stories/marsha-johnson-sylvia-rivera-and-history-pride-monthMarsha P. Johnson. (n.d.). National Women's History Museum. https://www.womenshistory.org/education-resources/biographies/marsha-p-johnsonMarsha “Pay it no Mind” Johnson · Challenging Gender Boundaries: A Trans Biography Project by Students of Catherine Jacquet · OutHistory. (n.d.). OutHistory. https://outhistory.org/exhibits/show/tgi-bios/marsha-p-johnsonTimes, N. Y. (2024, August 30). Marsha P. Johnson, a transgender pioneer and activist. The New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2018/obituaries/overlooked-marsha-p-johnson.htmlTourmaline. (2025). Marsha: The Joy and Defiance of Marsha P. Johnson. Penguin Group.Yang, J., Mufson, C., & Sunkara, S. (2023, June 18). Marsha P. Johnson's historic role in the LGBTQ+ rights movement. PBS News. https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/marsha-p-johnsons-historic-role-in-the-lgbtq-rights-movement

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Welcome back to Black Hoodie Alchemy, folks! My head was jumbled, my body was in a lot of pain, and I wasn't really sure what my next move was after this near-death experience at the beginning of the year -- so I took a bit of a longer, unexpected, and unannounced break. Some of it was out of frustration, a lot of it was out of total exhaustion, and even more of it was rooted in a level of surrender and acceptance. Some real serenity prayer sort of stuff on a very Jungian level, but it was all worth it. I'm feeling pretty damn solid now. Joe Rupe, host of Lighting the Void helps me get into all this, unpacking some of his mental health experiences and some of my recent ones, along with analyzing mental in the fringe spiritual, new age, conspiracy theory and fortean communities. People are always getting into these head-spaces and schools-of-thought for one reason or another, yet so many of them fail to ask themselves what these ideas and beliefs do for them on a daily practical level. People analyzing "real" alien species on internet forums, reading the "latest leaks" from Q, or trying to hex their neighbors are likely not considering the fundamental idea: Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs. Because of this, their mental health usually suffers on a noticeable level. But beyond this, we get deeper into Jungian psychology and the relationship between our inner child and the archetypes of the Great Mother and Father, i.e. the Yin and Yang, et cetera. It's a heavy episode but in many ways it's a celebratory return with great music, some fun shout outs and an awesome guest! Thanks for tuning in, folks -- there's a lot more to come. I'm feeling better than I have all year and we hope you dig the listen.my links:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠DIVE MANUAL AUDIOBOOK⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (narrated by Joe Rupe)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HUNT MANUAL⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BHA LINKTREE w books, shorts, and much more⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠JOE RUPE'S LIGHTING THE VOIDmy convo with Joe about Hermeticismmy convo with Ronnie Pontiac about alchemy and Manly Hallmy convo with Leticia Martinez about alchemy and medicinemy convo with AP Strange about unexplainable phenomena & mental healthSHOUT OUTS:Farewell, My Heartfind Farewell on instaSeedperson's new instaAlex Arck on instaPatrick's Southern Paranormal World youtube videos (i swear these are quiet noises and not jumpscares):Start listening around 11:35 with headphones and wait for itStart at around 1:45 with headphones and listen carefullyThis week's featured music -- some of the heaviest hitters that the underground has to offer! Feast For Worms - Grim Pesci x NightwalkerAny Reason At All - LEGITInfestation - Alex Arck

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In this episode, Dana Yates explores Chu Shu, literally “End of Heat,” the solar term that marks summer's close and the transition to autumn. From ancient agricultural traditions to seasonal foods, wellness practices, and cultural customs, discover how this time-honored marker offers guidance for harmonizing with nature's shift from Yang to Yin.You can access the written article here: https://www.mayway.com/blogs/articles/chu-shu-end-of-heat-and-welcome-to-autumnSee 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/

Brian Soden discusses his recent study on injecting absorptive aerosols, such as black carbon, into the upper stratosphere to weaken the CO₂ greenhouse effect. The conversation addresses the radiative physics underpinning this concept, its potential cooling efficiency relative to conventional scattering aerosols, and associated environmental risks. While model results indicate the method could theoretically be effective, Soden remains sceptical about its practical viability.Paper: He, H., Soden, B. J., Vecchi, G. A., & Yang, W. (2025). Stratospheric aerosol injection can weaken the carbon dioxide greenhouse effect. Communications earth & environment, 6(1), 485. https://doi.org/10.1038/s43247-025-02466-z

Today, we're joined by Dr. Shu Yang, a pioneering materials scientist at the University of Pennsylvania and one of National Geographic's Extraordinary Changemakers. From elephant skin to snail mucus, Dr. Yang draws inspiration from nature to create shape-shifting, sustainable materials that could transform everything from medicine to construction.Stay tuned as we explore the science behind smart surfaces, kirigami geometry, carbon-sequestering concrete, and the curiosity that drives them all.Also, don't forget to subscribe to IE+ for premium insights and exclusive content!

Robert Yang is a leading expert in digestive wellness, hormone restoration, and performance nutrition with over 27 years of clinical experience. He is an internationally sought-after presenter on a variety of topics on nutrition, gut health, and performance enhancement. He serves as an advisory board member for Titleist Performance Institute, the National Pitching Association, and the USDA's US National Development Program, where he's also the team nutritionist. He consults with elite professional athletes from the XGames, NFL, NHL, MLB, AVP, PGA, LPGA, and European Tour. In this episode of Conversations for Health, we examine the intersection of sports performance and functional nutrition, focusing on both elite and developing athletes. If you work with kids and their parents, you will find this conversation exceptionally valuable. Robert generously shares clinical pearls, information about the labs that he uses with athletes, pre- and post-workout nutrition, traumatic brain injuries, and much more, including the big picture that parents, coaches, and healthcare practitioners need to understand about long-term athletic development for youth athletes.   I'm your host, Evelyne Lambrecht. Thank you for designing a well world with us.   Episode Resources: Robert Yang: robertyang.net Design for Health Resources: Designs for Health - https://www.designsforhealth.com/ Designs for Health Practitioner Exclusive Drug Nutrient Depletion and Interaction Checker - https://www.designsforhealth.com/drug-nutrient-interaction/ Visit the Designs for Health Research and Education Library, which houses medical journals, protocols, webinars, and our blog. https://www.designsforhealth.com/research-and-education/education The Designs for Health Podcast is produced in partnership with Podfly Productions. Chapters: 00:00 Intro. 02:49 Robert Yang's career focuses on sports and performance nutrition and working with elite associations and athletes. 05:54 Key points of long-term athletic development and training for youth.  10:15 Training youth athletes fast throughout growth spurts. 18:07 A foundation of hydration and sodium in training athletes. 24:00 Protein recommendations during training and growth spurts. 29:24 Protein, fat, and fiber for blood sugar control. 30:34 Athletes, GI issues, leaky gut, and inflammation markers. 34:54 Dr. Yang's approach to anti-inflammatories, NSAIDs, and nutrients. 38:33 Lab panels for iron deficiencies and excess storage iron. 41:28 Creatine, amino acid, and other preferred supplements for pre- and post-workout. 49:02 Robert's nutrition strategy and views on intermittent fasting. 56:39 Intra-workout strategies for aging and average patients. 59:25 Post-workout carbohydrates and protein ratio recommendations. 1:04:30 Adaptogens, essential fatty acids, fish oil, and Omega-3 index numbers. 1:10:40 Nutrient recommendations for addressing traumatic brain injuries. 1:17:49 Robert's favorite supplements, favorite health practices, and his changed view on intermittent fasting.

It's an absolutely jam-packed show this week as we welcome Alan back to Extra Time. The first Extra Time of the new season no less! The team cover a ton of ground looking at Nygren, Tierney, Yang, Forrest, Idah and more. Alan then gives us his two cents on player trading profit at the club. Tune in!Want to support the channel? - https://huddlebreakdown.comLike this video and want more content like it? Subscribe to the channel below and hit the bell to get notified every time a new video goes live. Follow us on Twitter: @huddlebreakdown@Alan_Morrison67 @jucojames Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For the past year, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles franchise has been as exciting and essential as DC's Absolute Universe or Skybound's Energon Universe. Writer Jason Aaron and artist Juan Ferreyra have built an unmissable monthly comic, not to forget the numerous other splinter titles and crossover minis. Shortly before San Diego Comic-Con International, The Hollywood Reporter announced Aaron and Ferreyra's departure, and we were a little heartbroken. Their time on the book was too brief, but if they must go, the news that cartoonist extraordinaire Gene Luen Yang and lifelong Turtle maniac Freddie E. Williams II eased the pain some. One of our missions for this year's San Diego Comic-Con was to return with more news regarding the TMNT baton pass between Aaron and Ferreyra and Yang and Williams. After moderating IDW Publishing's “The New Era of Turtle Power” panel, we retreated to the Hilton Bayfront, where we had a lengthy conversation with Gene Luen Yang about his passion for the Turtles and how he would apply it to the series, starting with issue thirteen. Also discussed at San Diego Comic-Con, Andrew Joustra, the script coordinator for the animated Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem, will write an arc for the newly announced Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles series, bringing the iconic Fugitoid character to the latest iteration of the TMNT universe. As passionate fans of Fugitoid ourselves, we had to trap Joustra in a media room for a deep dive into his take on the character and why he put so much of himself into the troubled fugitive android. Today, you get two podcasts for the price of one. With Gene Luen Yang, we discuss where we find the Turtles when his story begins, how they've grown throughout the Jason Aaron and Juan Ferreyra run, and why a certain new antagonist was necessary for his story. With Andrew Joustra, we explore the Fugitoid concept, his relationship with the Turtles through the various franchise incarnations, and why this story is so deeply personal. Be sure to follow Gene Luen Yang on his website, Blue Sky, Instagram, and TikTok. Also, follow Andrew Joustra on his website, Blue Sky, and Instagram. Our SDCC Coverage: Eric Powell and Harold Schechter on "Dr. Werthless" Alex Segura on Star Wars Collin Kelly and Jackson Lanzing on Thunderbolts Learn Oni Press SDCC Battle Plans Chip Zdarsky on Zdarsky Comic News Daniel Warren Johnson Live at Now Or Never Comics This Week's Sponsors We're sponsored by 2000 AD, the greatest comic you're not reading! Within its pages is a whole universe of characters, from Judge Dredd and Strontium Dog to Rogue Trooper, Shakara, Halo Jones, and the poor sods slogging across the Cursed Earth in The Helltrekkers. Get a print subscription at your door every week - and the first issue is free! Or subscribe digitally, get free back issues, and download DRM-free copies of each issue for just $9 a month. That's 128 pages of incredible monthly comics for less than $10. Do you want in on the biggest secret in comics today? IDW Publishing's Godzilla line of books is comics' greatest secret weapon. They're constantly snagging rockstar creators like James Stokoe, Tom Scioli, Andrew MacLean, Louie Joyce, Jake Smith, Eric Powell, Rosie Knight, and Oliver Ono to unleash their talents on cinema's most significant kaiju universe. And this July, IDW is taking their Godzilla books to the next level by introducing the Kei-Sei era. This new shared universe line begins with Godzilla #1 by Tim Seeley and Nikola Čižmešija. There's a new Godzilla design, a mess load of Kaiju antagonists…and protagonists - plus, superpowered human characters. Thanks to IDW Publishing, it's a good time to be a fan of the Big G and quality comics. Other Relevant Links to This Week's Episode: Subscribe to the CBCC YouTube Channel and Prepare for The Stacks Brad and Lisa Gullickson in The Stacks at Third Eye Comics Sanford Greene in The Stacks at Third Eye Comics Philip Kennedy Johnson in The Stacks at Third Eye Comics Steve Anderson in The Stacks at Third Eye Comics David Brothers and Chip Zdarsky in The Stacks at Third Eye Comics Benjamin Percy in the Stacks at Third Eye Comics Join Comic Book Club in Person Final Round of Plugs (PHEW): Support the Podcast by Joining OUR PATREON COMMUNITY. The Comic Book Couples Counseling TeePublic Merch Page. And, of course, follow Comic Book Couples Counseling on Facebook, on Instagram, and on Bluesky @CBCCPodcast, and you can follow hosts Brad Gullickson @MouthDork & Lisa Gullickson @sidewalksiren. Send us your Words of Affirmation by leaving us a 5-star Review on Apple Podcasts. Continue your conversation with CBCC by hopping over to our website, where we have reviews, essays, and numerous interviews with comic book creators. Podcast logo by Jesse Lonergan and Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou.

In this episode of the Epigenetics Podcast, we talked with Erica Korb from the University of Pennsylvania about her work on BRD4 and the histone variant H2BE, which influences synaptic genes and neuronal activity. Dr. Korb discusses the focus of her lab, which centers on epigenetic mechanisms impacting gene regulation in neurons. Her research primarily examines histone biology and its connection to neurodevelopmental disorders, including autism spectrum disorder and intellectual disabilities. Dr. Korb expounds on the collaborative environment at UPenn's Epigenetics Institute, emphasizing how the rich diversity of research topics fosters innovative ideas and projects within the community. Reflecting on her earlier work from her postdoctoral studies, Dr. Korb discusses her first significant findings regarding the protein BRD4. This work demonstrated BRD4's role in mediating transcriptional regulation crucial for learning and memory processes. She explains how disrupting this protein's function in neurons hindered critical gene activations required for memory formation in mice. This foundational understanding opened avenues for exploring the broader implications of chromatin regulation in various neurodevelopmental conditions. Transitioning into her current research endeavors, Dr. Korb reveals how she aims to expand her focus beyond Fragile X syndrome. With her lab now investigating multiple chromatin regulators implicated in various forms of autism spectrum disorders, she describes a recent project where RNA sequencing exposed substantial overlaps in gene expression changes associated with five distinct chromatin modifiers, each contributing uniquely to neuronal function while collectively demonstrating sensitivity to chromatin disruptions. A significant portion of the discussion centers around Dr. Korb's unexpected exploration into how COVID-19 intersects with chromatin biology through a phenomenon known as histone mimicry. Leveraging bioinformatic tools during the pandemic, her lab discovered that certain viral proteins mimic histone sequences, which may lead to altered transcriptional outputs in host cells. This coincidental finding illustrates both the creative adaptability needed in scientific research and the importance of collaborative efforts across disciplines to uncover new insights. The conversation also delves into Dr. Korb's recent work regarding the histone variant H2BE, initiated by one of her graduate students. She explains how prior research only recognized H2BE's expression in the olfactory system, yet her lab has demonstrated its significant role in regulating synaptic genes and memory formation throughout broader neuronal contexts. Notably, they identified a single amino acid change that influences H2BE's function in chromatin accessibility and gene transcription, emphasizing its potential evolutionary conservation across species. In terms of H2BE's role, Dr. Korb elucidates that its activity is integral in response to extracellular stimuli, particularly within the context of neuronal activation. Intriguingly, they found that H2BE expression decreases in reaction to long-term neuronal stimulation, suggesting a complex mechanism of homeostatic plasticity crucial for regulating neuronal activity levels. This research not only advances understanding of chromatin dynamics but also holds implications for neuronal health and disease mechanisms.   References Feierman, E. R., Louzon, S., Prescott, N. A., Biaco, T., Gao, Q., Qiu, Q., Choi, K., Palozola, K. C., Voss, A. J., Mehta, S. D., Quaye, C. N., Lynch, K. T., Fuccillo, M. V., Wu, H., David, Y., & Korb, E. (2024). Histone variant H2BE enhances chromatin accessibility in neurons to promote synaptic gene expression and long-term memory. Molecular cell, 84(15), 2822–2837.e11. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.molcel.2024.06.025 Korb, E., Herre, M., Zucker-Scharff, I., Gresack, J., Allis, C. D., & Darnell, R. B. (2017). Excess Translation of Epigenetic Regulators Contributes to Fragile X Syndrome and Is Alleviated by Brd4 Inhibition. Cell, 170(6), 1209–1223.e20. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cell.2017.07.033 Kee, J., Thudium, S., Renner, D. M., Glastad, K., Palozola, K., Zhang, Z., Li, Y., Lan, Y., Cesare, J., Poleshko, A., Kiseleva, A. A., Truitt, R., Cardenas-Diaz, F. L., Zhang, X., Xie, X., Kotton, D. N., Alysandratos, K. D., Epstein, J. A., Shi, P. Y., Yang, W., … Korb, E. (2022). SARS-CoV-2 disrupts host epigenetic regulation via histone mimicry. Nature, 610(7931), 381–388. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41586-022-05282-z Feierman, E. R., Paranjapye, A., Su, S., Qiu, Q., Wu, H., & Korb, E. (2024). 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Send us a textFairfax criminal lawyer Jonathan Katz one day Googled for other lawyers practicing martial arts, and came upon David Kaufman of KarateLaw.com . Now, several years later, Jon Katz speaks to David (now retired from law practice and serving as an expert witness and business security consultant) about applying martial arts experience and knowledge to criminal defense and to the practice of law generally, benefitting from the regular practice of martial arts, and keeping our wits and summoning our calmness during our legal battles. David has devoted years to learning and practicing judo and karate. Jon Katz daily practices the internal martial art of taijiquan Yang style short form, approaching every challenge in courthouse battle and beyond as one more opportunity to engage and improve in proverbial push hands / sensing hands sparring. For good reason this is Jon Katz's fourth martial arts-focused Beat the Prosecution episode. Great criminal defense is a fighting art, and the great martial arts already has paved the way for fighting in court and beyond. Jon Katz's zeal for fighting dates back for decades and continues to this day. This episode's links are on YouTube, on our URL and on Apple podcasts. This podcast with Fairfax, Virginia criminal / DUI lawyer Jon Katz is playable on all devices at podcast.BeatTheProsecution.com. For more information, visit https://KatzJustice.com or contact us at info@KatzJustice.com, 703-383-1100 (calling), or 571-406-7268 (text). If you like what you hear on our Beat the Prosecution podcast, please take a moment to post a review at our Apple podcasts page (with stars only, or else also with a comment) at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beat-the-prosecution/id1721413675

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Last time we spoke about the battle along the Wusong Creek. The situation was dire for the Chinese defenders, who faced overwhelming odds. Among them was Ogishima, a Japanese soldier who experienced the brutal reality of war firsthand. Amidst the chaos, battles erupted along the Wusong Creek, where both sides suffered heavy casualties. Chinese forces, despite being greatly outnumbered in terms of tactical superiority, demonstrated extraordinary resilience, fighting bravely even when retreat was necessary. As the battle raged on, tactics evolved; Chinese troops fortified defenses and implemented guerrilla warfare strategies. The soldiers transformed the landscape into a fortification, turning abandoned buildings into strongholds. October brought a fresh wave of violence. The Japanese pressed their attack, unleashing superior firepower that gradually saw them conquer Dachang.    #161 The Battle of Shanghai #6: the 800 heroes who defended the Sihang Warehouse 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. Before the fall of Dachang, despite the threat of court-martial for anyone abandoning their posts, a general withdrawal of all Chinese forces in the Jiangwan salient was already in progress. As early as the night between October 24 and 25, the divisions within the salient had been ordered to move their baggage trains and support services back southwest across Suzhou Creek, utilizing the Zhongshan Bridge and Jessfield Railway Bridge. As the fighting intensified north of Zhabei in the subsequent days, the flow of soldiers, vehicles, and pack animals continued. By the night between October 26 and 27, the Chinese completely vacated metropolitan Shanghai north of Suzhou Creek. A foreign journalist wrot “The enormous Chinese army simply melted away and at dawn the Japanese found themselves facing empty positions. The two armies were no longer in contact.” During their retreat from Zhabei, the Chinese systematically set fire to thousands of shops and homes, implementing a scorched earth policy. At 7:00 am on October 27, eight narrow columns of smoke cut across the horizon from one end of Zhabei to the other. Two hours later, these columns had transformed into “huge black pillars stretching towards the azure sky.” By afternoon, a massive wall of smoke stretched four miles long, rising thousands of feet into the air. In the words of a German advisor, it was a fire “of unimaginable extent” that raged out of control for several days, repeatedly threatening to spill into the International Settlement. Refugees who had left Zhabei weeks or months earlier, hoping to return now that the fighting seemed to be over, were devastated to see their homes consumed by an immense sea of flames. The Japanese Army, or more specifically the doctrine guiding it in the field, failed in two significant ways by allowing some of China's best divisions to escape the trap they had set for them. First, on the evening of October 26, after taking Dachang, the Japanese columns could have advanced across Zhabei right to the edge of the International Settlement. Instead, they followed orders and ceased their advance at the line they had reached at sunset. German advisor Borchardt wrote “The only explanation for this is the lack of independent thinking among junior Japanese commanders and their fear of deviating even slightly from a meticulously detailed attack plan.  Since the Japanese focused on rallying and reorganizing their forces after the fall of Dachang, they missed an opportunity for a victory so decisive that the Chinese would have been forced to give up their continued resistance in Shanghai.” If the Japanese made their first mistake by leaving a door open for the enemy to escape, they committed a second error by failing to notice that the enemy was using that door. Although Japanese reconnaissance planes monitored the two main bridges utilized by the Chinese to retreat and even deployed parachute flares to detect movements at night, they inexplicably failed to observe the Chinese withdrawal. The retreat was executed precisely as planned, with every piece of artillery withdrawn. This allowed the Chinese to occupy prepared positions south of Suzhou Creek and around Nanxiang, enabling them to continue the fight another day. Despite their missteps, the Japanese initially celebrated their conquest of Zhabei as a victory, placing thousands of small Rising Sun flags throughout the district's ruins. Amid this sea of white and red, the only relatively intact structure, the Four Banks' Warehouse, starkly reminded them that the Chinese still maintained a foothold north of Suzhou Creek. Rumors began to circulate that the soldiers inside had vowed to fight to the death. The Japanese came to realize that their triumph in Zhabei would be perceived as flawed and would even resemble a defeat as long as the warehouse remained in Chinese hands. It was back on October 26, Chiang Kai-shek ordered all forces in Shanghai to withdraw to the western rural region. To facilitate a safe retreat, a rearguard was necessary, as is standard in military withdrawals. Chiang issued orders to General Gu Zhutong, the acting commander of the 3rd Military Region, to leave the 88th Division behind, not only to buy time for the retreating forces but also to stage a final grand stand in front of the Shanghai International Settlement. This was a last-ditch effort to gain international support, as the nine Great Powers were set to convene on November 6. However, General Gu Zhutong was personally attached to the 88th Division, and thus reluctant to abandon them. It's worth noting that he was acting commander in this position because his next post was to lead the 88th Division. Therefore, he telegrammed the divisional commander at the time, General Sun Yuanliang, who also opposed the plan to leave the 88th Division behind. While neither Gu Zhutong nor Sun Yuanliang were willing to disobey orders from the Generalissimo, Sun proposed a solution: They could leave a portion of the troops behind, just not the entire 88th Division. In his words, “How many people we sacrifice would not make a difference; it would achieve the same purpose.” Sun suggested leaving behind a single regiment from the 88th Division to defend one or two heavily fortified positions. Gu Zhutong agreed to this plan, and at that time, the 88th Divisional Headquarters was located at the Sihang Warehouse. The Sihang Warehouse is a six-story concrete building situated in the Zhabei district, just north of Suzhou Creek, at the northwestern edge of the New Lese Bridge. The warehouse was constructed collaboratively by four banks, hence the name "Sihang," which translates to "four banks." Directly across Suzhou Creek lies the Shanghai International Settlement, a neutral territory where Western foreigners resided. The fighting would occur literally just across the creek, forcing Western observers to witness the heroic last stand that China would make in Shanghai up close. For those who might not be aware, there is an outstanding film titled “The Eight Hundred.” I even reviewed the movie on my channel, the Pacific War Channel, on YouTube. The film excellently captures the remarkable situation, depicting an extravagant city on one side of a river, filled with entertainment, casinos, bars, and restaurants. The international community enjoys their vibrant lives, full of colors and lights, while on the other side lies a literal warzone. The Sihang Warehouse stands there, bullet-ridden, as the Japanese continuously attempt to storm it against the Chinese defenders. It's a compelling film worth checking out, feel free to take a look at my review as well! Returning to the story, Sun Yuanliang reconsidered and believed that leaving an entire regiment was excessive. Instead, he opted to leave behind an over-strength battalion. The 1st Battalion of the 524th Regiment was chosen for this task. A young colonel, Xie Jinyuan, who was also new to the 88th Division, volunteered to lead the battalion. No one who had met Xie Jinyuan could doubt that he was the ideal choice to lead the battalion that would stay behind, holed up inside the Sihang Warehouse in a corner of Zhabei, demonstrating to both the domestic and international audience that China remained resolute in its resistance against Japanese aggression. The 32-year-old graduate of the elite Central Military Academy, who had been stationed in Shanghai with the 88th Division since hostilities began in August, was a soldier to the core. He stood as straight as a bayonet, and according to a foreign correspondent who met him, even while wearing a mask, he was unmistakably a military man. In the correspondent's words, he represented “modern China stripped for action.” Upon receiving his assignment on the night of October 26, Xie Jinyuan went directly to the warehouse and was pleased with what he found. It resembled a virtual fortress. Each of its walls was pockmarked with numerous rifle slots, ensuring that attacking infantry would face a barrage of fire from the building's well-defended positions. It was evident that once the Japanese arrived, they would surround the structure on three sides; however, a link remained to the International Settlement to the south across Lese Bridge. British forward positions were as close as 40 feet away, and with careful maneuvering and a bit of luck, it was likely that the injured could be evacuated under the cover of darkness. From a tactical standpoint, it was an ideal location.   Still, improvements were possible, and Xie ordered the soldiers already present to work through the night to enhance their defenses. They had an ample supply of large bags filled with wheat and corn at their disposal, which served as excellent substitutes for sandbags. Xie Jinyuan's first challenge was to rally the soldiers of the 524th Regiment's 1st Battalion to occupy the warehouse positions. This was a complex task, given the short notice, as the companies and platoons were scattered throughout Zhabei, and some had unknowingly begun moving west with the rest of the Chinese Army, unaware of the orders their battalion had received. Throughout the night, Xie and his second-in-command, Yang Ruifu, dispatched orderlies through the blazing streets in search of their men amidst the throng of retreating soldiers. Eventually, their efforts bore fruit. By 9:00 a.m. on October 27, the last remaining soldiers of the battalion arrived at the warehouse. By then, Xie Jinyuan's force consisted of just over 400 officers and soldiers. This was a minuscule number compared to the might of the Japanese military, and they were immediately put to the test. Xie was unfamiliar with the men under his command, effectively being thrown into the deep end, so to speak. The location chosen for their stand was, of course, the Sihang Warehouse. The 1st Battalion originally comprised eight hundred men, but casualties incurred during the Battle of Shanghai had reduced their numbers to just 452 soldiers before the defense of the Sihang Warehouse began. Each soldier was armed with either a Hanyang 88 or Chiang Kai-shek rifle, an 8mm Mauser, grenades, a German M1935 Stahlhelm, a gas mask, and they also had some Czech ZB vz.26 light machine guns, along with four Type 24 Maxim guns. They would face off against the forces of the 3rd IJA Division, commanded by General Iwane Matsui, as well as the 10th Battalion, 8th, and 9th Companies of the Shanghai Special Naval Landing Force under Captain Okochi Denshichi. The Japanese forces were further bolstered by approximately 260 sailors from the Yokosuka 2nd Independent SNLF Company and another 200 sailors from the Kure 1st SNLF 2nd Company. Additionally, the 8th and 9th Companies of the Shanghai SNLF, originally attached to the 4th Artillery Battalion, would provide support with howitzers and mountain guns. In total, around 980 infantrymen from the reinforced 10th Battalion of the Shanghai SNLF, along with another 200 artillerymen from the 8th and 9th Companies, were involved in the Japanese assault on the Sihang Warehouse. Xie Jinyuan consolidated his battalion's defenses inside the Sihang Warehouse, believing it would provide his men the highest chance of holding out for as long as possible. He correctly assessed that the Imperial Japanese Army would be unable to use their heaviest artillery, aerial bombardment, gas attacks, or naval guns for fear of accidentally striking the International Settlement. It's important to remember that this was 1937, and the Empire of Japan was not willing to risk open warfare with Western nations until 1941. What the Japanese did have access to were armored vehicles, such as the Type 94 tankettes. The Japanese infantry were equipped with various weapons, including the Arisaka Type 38 rifle, Type 11 and Type 96 light machine guns, the Nambu Type 14 pistol, Type 92 heavy machine gun, Type 97 grenade, Type 89 grenade discharger, and the Type 93 flamethrower. On October 27, various companies of the battalion reached the Sihang Warehouse after a fighting withdrawal. By this point, they numbered 414 men, who essentially volunteered for a suicide mission and were later acknowledged by Chiang Kai-shek for their “exemplary soldierly conduct.” The 1st Battalion was commanded by Army Major Yang Ruifu, and their forces included the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Companies, as well as a Machine Gun Company, totaling 452 men once the remaining soldiers arrived. Due to two months of intense fighting in Shanghai, many of the German-trained elite troops had been killed or wounded, leaving the majority of the reinforcements at the Sihang Warehouse to be garrison troops from the surrounding provinces. Many of these soldiers came from the 5th Regiment of the Hubei Province Garrison, which meant that many were also inexperienced recruits. On October 27, news began to circulate throughout Shanghai that Chinese forces were still resisting the Japanese in the Zhabei district at the Sihang Warehouse. At 4 a.m., a Girl Guide named Yang Huimin approached a British guard at a post at the Chinese end of the New Lese Bridge, where she noticed a British soldier tossing a pack of cigarettes into the warehouse. Yang asked the soldier what he was doing, and he informed her that there was a battalion of Chinese soldiers inside. She then wrote a message and requested that the soldier place it inside a cigarette box and toss it over. Soon, the Chinese tossed back the cigarette box with a message indicating they needed food, ammunition, and lubricant for their weapons. Yang then left the bridge and began pleading for help at the Shanghai Chamber of Commerce, but no one believed her story. Xie Jinyuan deployed the 1st Company, led by Captain Tao Xingchun, on the right side of the warehouse along Tibet Road. The 3rd Company, led by Shi Meihao, was stationed on the left across from the Bank of Communications building, while the 2nd Company, commanded by Deng Ying, held the other sides. Two heavy Type 24 Maxim machine guns were mounted on the roof of the Sihang Warehouse, with additional machine guns distributed among each company. A forward platoon from each company was sent out to provide early warning of any enemy attack. Furthermore, Xie ordered his combat engineers to place remote-detonated charges in front of the warehouse. His units were strategically dispersed with rifles and machine guns throughout the warehouse and on the rooftop. They reinforced the building with bags of sand, corn, and beans, and razed surrounding structures to create a deadly killing field. At 7:30 am an advance outpost reported seeing Japanese marines near the North Train Station, and 45 minutes later, it confirmed that the enemy's flag was flying over that building. The Chinese soldiers were ordered to engage the advancing IJA 3rd division, and over the next two hours, they executed a fighting retreat back toward the warehouse. A brief pause ensued, during which the Chinese defenders prepared themselves, with some taking up positions on the various floors of the warehouse and others crouching behind an outer wall surrounding the building. At 1:00 pm a Japanese column approached the warehouse, confidently marching down the middle of the road behind a large Rising Sun banner. It appeared more like a victory parade than a tactical maneuver. Once they were in range, the Chinese officers ordered their men to fire. Five Japanese soldiers fell, causing the rest of the column to scramble for cover. Within an hour, the Japanese had amassed enough troops to attempt a storming assault on the warehouse. A sizable force surrounded the building, unleashing so much firepower that the Chinese were forced to abandon the outer wall and retreat to the warehouse itself. Although the defenses remained solid, the crisis was far from over, and the attackers appeared to have gained dangerous momentum The first bloodshed occurred when ten IJA soldiers were killed while attempting to secure fortifications around the warehouse that had been rigged with explosives. At 2 p.m., a National Revolutionary Army  platoon led by Yin Qiucheng exchanged fire with approximately fifty IJA troops. By 3 pm, an IJA company consisting of around 194 men launched an attack on the warehouse from the west. During this engagement, the 3rd Company commander, Shi Meihao, was shot in the face but continued to lead the defense until he was shot again in the leg. Meanwhile, about seventy IJA soldiers took cover in a blind spot just southwest of the warehouse. In response, the NRA climbed to the rooftop and threw grenades at the IJA, killing seven and wounding twenty. The initial assault by the IJA was a failure, prompting them to set fire to the northwestern section of the warehouse, where fuel and lumber were stored. By 5 pm., firefighter efforts had extinguished the blaze, as the IJA were preoccupied with looting the Zhabei area. At this point, Yang Ruifu, the second-in-command, commanded a dozen soldiers to rush to the roof and lob hand grenades at the Japanese forces below. This counterattack halted the Japanese advance. As the Japanese withdrew, they left behind seven dead. Much of the fighting was closely watched by excited Chinese on the other side of the 60-yard Suzhou Creek. Each time news spread of another Japanese soldier being killed, a triumphant cheer erupted from the crowd. At 9 pm, battalion commander Yang Ruifu assessed that there would likely be no further IJA attacks that day and ordered the NRA to repair their fortifications and eat their meals. However, no one slept that night. The NRA suffered two deaths and four wounded, while the IJA reported seventeen dead and twenty wounded. Foreign correspondents witnessed the battle from the safety of Suzhou Creek, enjoying a front-row seat to the harsh reality of urban combat. One reporter observed a small group of Japanese soldiers cautiously approaching the warehouse, navigating through the broken masonry and twisted metal. Crawling from cover to cover, it took them 50 minutes to traverse just 50 yards. The Chinese defenders, watching from concealed vantage points, had been monitoring their movements all along. Once the Japanese party was close enough, the defenders unleashed a barrage of hand grenades. After the dust settled, they used their rifles to finish off anyone still able to move. Several Japanese attempting to rescue their wounded comrades were also killed. It was a war without mercy. Even after darkness fell over the warehouse, there was no time for sleep. The soldiers worked tirelessly to repair damages and reinforce their positions.  The next morning, Xie Jinyuan contacted the Shanghai Chamber of Commerce for assistance, having received their phone number from Yang Huimin. At 7 am on October 28, Japanese bombers began to circle the warehouse but refrained from dropping any bombs for fear of hitting the International Settlement. Surrounding the rooftops of nearby buildings was a sea of Rising Sun flags, serving to intimidate the NRA and signal that they were encircled. By 8 am, Xie delivered a pep talk to the defenders and noticed an IJA squad advancing along the Suzhou Creek. According to Yang Ruifu's memoirs, Xie picked up a rifle and shot one of the IJA soldiers from over a kilometer away, halting the squad's advance. At 3 pm, it began to rain as the IJA launched a major attack on the west side of the warehouse, taking control of the Bank of Communications building. From there, they deployed machine guns and cannons to bombard the north face of the warehouse. However, the cannons were unable to significantly damage the six-foot-thick walls, and the Japanese troops in the bank building were easily suppressed by the defenders on the warehouse roof, who enjoyed a superior vantage point. After two hours of fighting, the Japanese gave up on the attack but managed to cut electricity and water to the warehouse. Yang Ruifu ordered strict rationing, with each company placing its water reserves under guard and collecting urine in large barrels for firefighting purposes if necessary. Witnessing the fierce Chinese resistance, the Shanghai Chamber of Commerce was invigorated, and news of the stand quickly spread via radio. Crowds of 30,000 people gathered along the southern bank of the Suzhou Creek, cheering the defenders on. In response, ten truckloads of aid were donated by Shanghai citizens, making their way over the bridge to the warehouse throughout the night. The defenders received food, fruit, clothing, utensils, and letters of support from the citizens. A few journalists attempted to visit, but due to the commanding officers being busy, they only managed to meet with Lei Xiong, the Machine Gun Company commander. Xie Jinyuan also utilized the same trucks to transport ten wounded men into the International Settlement. During these truck transit actions, three NRA soldiers were killed by Japanese sharpshooters. Yang Huimin courageously ran to the warehouse to personally deliver the Republic of China flag to Xie Jinyuan. Upon receiving the flag, Xie was asked by a reporter about his plans, to which he simply replied, “Defend to the death.” Yang Huimin then requested a list of the soldiers' names to announce to the entire country. However, Xie was reluctant to provide this information, fearing it would reveal his actual numbers and prompt the Japanese to storm the warehouse. Instead, he wrote down 800 names from the original 524th Regiment's roster. Thus, the legend of the “800 Heroes” was born. The next morning, the Republic of China flag was hoisted on a thirteen-foot pole atop the Sihang Warehouse. Since Yang Huimin had only delivered the flag without a pole, the defenders constructed a makeshift pole using two bamboo culms tied together, holding a flag-raising ceremony. Crowds gathered in the International Settlement, reaching up to thirty thousand in number, shouting “Zhōnghuá Mínguó wànsu!” (Long live the Republic of China). Japanese aircraft attempted to destroy the flag with strafing fire but were unsuccessful and were forced to retreat due to anti-aircraft fire. At noon, the IJA launched their largest offensive to date, attacking the warehouse from all directions with Type 94 tankettes and cannons. The 3rd NRA Company was pushed out of their defensive lines to the base of the warehouse and then further into the warehouse itself. The IJA's cannon fire chipped away at the warehouse structure, creating new firing ports on the windowless west wall. The Japanese attempted to scale the walls to the second floor using ladders. Xie Jinyuan was positioned near a window when two IJA soldiers managed to climb into the second floor beside him. He choked the first soldier to death and shot the other while kicking over the ladder they had used. The situation became dire as a platoon of IJA soldiers began placing explosives to breach the west wall. As the battle raged on, the IJA platoon continued planting explosives at the base of the west wall in an effort to breach it. When the Chinese defenders noticed what they were doing, 21-year-old Private Chen Shusheng, armed with a grenade vest, jumped from a second-story window onto the IJA platoon that was planting the explosives. His suicide attack killed himself and twenty Japanese soldiers below. The fighting continued until darkness fell, with waves of IJA soldiers storming the warehouse using armored vehicles. Ultimately, the IJA had to abandon their assault and began digging a tunnel towards the warehouse with an excavator. In response, posters emerged in the International Settlement, showcasing the movement of the IJA to the NRA. At 7 am, on October 30, the IJA recommenced their attacks, this time employing heavy artillery, firing approximately one shell per second throughout the day. The NRA responded by reinforcing the warehouse with additional sandbags. As night approached, the IJA utilized floodlights to illuminate the warehouse, allowing their artillery fire to continue unabated. Despite the overwhelming firepower, the defenders still managed to destroy some of the IJA's armored vehicles. The International Settlement exerted pressure on the IJA to cease the artillery fire, as it was dangerously close to their area. They informed the IJA that they would attempt to persuade the NRA to end their defense. A petition was sent to Chiang Kai-shek to stop the fighting for humanitarian reasons. By this point, the defense of the Sihang Warehouse had accomplished all its objectives. The NRA forces in Shanghai had successfully redeployed to more favorable positions in the rural west. Moreover, the defense of the warehouse had garnered significant attention from the Western world. Consequently, Chiang Kai-shek authorized a retreat. Chiang Kai-shek ordered the battalion to retreat into the foreign concession and to rejoin the 88th Division, which was now fighting in western Shanghai. A meeting was arranged with British General Telfer-Smollet and Yan Hu of the Shanghai Auxiliary Police to facilitate the retreat. The 524th Regiment would retreat to the International Settlement by crossing the New Lese Bridge. The 3rd IJA Division commander, Matsui Iwane, was notified of this plan and agreed, promising to allow the defenders to retreat unharmed, although he would ultimately not fulfill this promise. At midnight on November 1, Xie Jinyuan led the retreat of 376 men out of the warehouse and across the New Lese Bridge into the International Settlement. Ten NRA soldiers had been killed, and twenty-seven were too wounded to move; those soldiers volunteered to stay behind and man the machine guns on the rooftop to provide cover for the retreat. During the crossing, ten additional NRA soldiers were wounded by IJA sharpshooter fire. By 2 a.m. on November 1, the retreat was complete, marking the end of the defense of the Sihang Warehouse. After the battle, Xie Jinyuan reported that more than 100 Japanese troops had been killed by the defenders. General Sun Yuanliang stated, “Enemy corpses in the vicinity of Sihang Warehouse totaled approximately two hundred.” Xie Jimin claimed, “More than 200 enemy troops were killed and countless others were wounded. Two enemy tanks were also destroyed, and two more were damaged. The number of enemies was based on the daily counts obtained by observation posts.” The NRA suffered ten deaths and thirty-seven wounded, while the IJA incurred an estimated two hundred killed, along with several others wounded. However, a Japanese report indicated that after the SNLF 10th Battalion stormed the Sihang Warehouse, they found only 80 Chinese corpses. As of 2022, historians now estimate that 377 Chinese soldiers managed to retreat, suggesting that the actual death toll for the Chinese was likely around 33. The Battle of Shanghai was arguably unwinnable for the Chinese from the outset. It was only a matter of time before the Japanese would gain the upper hand due to their material and technological advantages. As the fighting dragged on, with the Japanese capturing stronghold after stronghold in the countryside surrounding the city, the immense toll exacted on the defenders led a growing number of Chinese generals to question the wisdom of clinging to a city that was ultimately destined to fall. They pushed for a more comprehensive withdrawal rather than the tactical retreat from Zhabei and Jiangwan that had already taken place. Otherwise, thousands more soldiers would die in vain. Moreover, there were serious concerns about morale taking a devastating hit, which could compromise China's ability to continue the fight. This was becoming a pressing issue. Chinese troops, who had initially entered the battle with an upbeat and patriotic spirit, gradually lost their fervor as casualties mounted in a seemingly hopeless battle. Once a division was reduced to one-third of its original strength, it was sent to the rear for reorganization and replenishment before being returned to the frontline. Most soldiers perceived the odds of survival as heavily stacked against them. Despite regular visits to the front, Chiang Kai-shek remained largely unaware of these grim realities. Officers who understood the true conditions in the trenches were also familiar with the supreme commander's stubborn nature and his determination to defend Shanghai to the bitter end. Given the circumstances, they felt it unwise to reveal the full truth to him. This charade could not continue indefinitely. In some units, the situation was deteriorating so rapidly that it became increasingly likely soldiers would simply abandon their positions. With mutiny looming as a possibility, senior commanders sought to persuade Chiang Kai-shek that a complete withdrawal of all Chinese troops from the Shanghai area to a fortified line stretching from Suzhou to Jiaxing, a city about 35 miles to the south, was the only viable option. In early November, General Bai Chongxi informed Chiang that the officers at the front could no longer control their men and that a pullback would serve as a face-saving measure, forestalling potential rebellion within the ranks. However, nothing they said seemed to impress Chiang Kai-shek. General Li Zongren, another officer who had previously attempted to advocate for a retreat, realized that arguing with the man at the top was futile. “War plans were decided by him personally, and no one else was allowed to say anything,” Li noted in his memoirs. Despite this, there were moments when Chiang appeared tantalizingly close to being swayed by the views of his lieutenants. As early as the first days of October, he seemed to favor a withdrawal from the front, only to reverse his decision later. A similar situation arose late in the month when Chiang called a meeting with his frontline commanders in a train carriage at Songjiang Railway Station, southwest of Shanghai. Before his arrival, the generals discussed the battle and concluded they could do little against the enemy's superior firepower. Upon Chiang's arrival, Zhang Fakui, the commander of the troops in Pudong, suggested moving ten divisions to prepared positions further in the rear, where defense would be easier than in Shanghai. The majority agreed with this proposal. At this point, Madame Chiang Kai-shek made her entrance, dressed in an expensive fur coat and fresh from a visit to the Shanghai front. “If we can hold Shanghai for ten more days,” she declared, “China will win international sympathy.” She was vague about the specifics but seemed to be referring to the upcoming Brussels conference. This declaration galvanized Chiang. “Shanghai must be held at all costs,” he asserted with firm conviction, as if that had been his sentiment all along. 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. As Chinese troops retreated across Suzhou Creek, a small battalion under Colonel Xie Jinyuan held their ground, transforming the warehouse into a fortress. Despite fierce attacks, including artillery and tank assaults, they showcased unparalleled bravery. Reinforced by messages of support from locals, spirits soared. Amidst mounting casualties, they persisted until a strategic retreat was ordered. As dawn broke on November 1, Xie led the remaining troops to safety, leaving behind a legacy of valor that inspired future generations. Thus, the "800 Heroes" legend was born.

本期是“斯里兰卡”系列的第4期。我们带你从斯里兰卡的心脏地带一路南下，走过高山、平原与海岸，看到岛国的多重面貌。目的地有锡吉里耶（狮子岩）、康缇、努瓦拉埃利耶、雅拉国家公园、加勒和科伦坡。我们去拜访了斯里兰卡“好心人一家”的茶厂，看到了一杯“锡兰红茶”从茶芽到茶桌的完整旅程；也在雅拉国家公园与豹子、大象不期而遇；最后走进科伦坡，用一条城市漫步路线来了解斯里兰卡为什么会在2022年宣布破产？以及现在老百姓们的生活怎么样(更多图片和视频请在公众号“壮游者”相关推送中观看)。至此，“斯里兰卡”系列结束，在本次旅程中，我们穿过自然美景、殖民遗产与现代天际线，为你分享了斯里兰卡的历史脉络与独特魅力，感谢收听。|故事节点|01:06 亭可马里的沙滩04:44 狮子岩 14:08 末代王朝在康缇26:18 佛牙寺和植物园38:00 房东的“南北联姻”45:32 “好心人”家的大茶厂61:40 “锡兰红茶”发家史69:07 霍顿平原徒步77:41 雅拉国家公园的明星动物 83:15 大象能预知海啸么？89:50 高跷钓鱼和加勒古堡96:52 科伦坡城市漫步路线112:25 斯里兰卡是怎么“破产”的？120:21 在加勒菲斯酒店缅怀安东尼·波登|壮游者|贝贝&Yang:顺利结束斯里兰卡旅程的一对青年男女。壮游者是一档独立播客，很需要你的支持。1、商务合作请邮件至zhuangyouzhe@126.com,或者添加微信“zhuangyouzhe2018”2、请通过ZFB账号zhuangyouzhe@126.com对“壮游者”进行赞助；也可通过微信公众号“壮游者”文章(本期相关细节图片也在文章里呈现)下方的“喜欢作者”以及节目下方的“赞赏”对单期节目进行赞助。3、请订阅、转发、评论和点赞节目，并在你使用的收听平台为“壮游者”专辑打五星好评。加听友群可微信添加"zhuangyouzhe2018"，与主播和听友直接交流。谢谢你，让我们有机会一起前行。

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本期是“斯里兰卡”系列的第3期。我们先拐到西北的马纳尔半岛，看下神奇的自然奇观罗摩桥（结果车陷沙地，被好心人救出）。然后，再一路北上来到泰米尔人聚居的贾夫纳，1956 年的《僧伽罗语唯一法案》让泰米尔人一夜之间失去语言权与公平机会，教育与公务体系全面“僧伽罗化”，他们的社会地位被系统性压制。和平抗争失败后，泰米尔年轻人走向激进，成立了臭名昭著的泰米尔伊拉姆猛虎组织，开始用爆炸、暗杀与游击战回应。上期节目提到的阿努拉德普勒大屠杀正是在此期间发生，从此，岛屿分裂成两个世界：一边是僧伽罗多数统治下的国家，一边是猛虎组织盘踞的“泰米尔伊拉姆”。战火、地雷、人体炸弹和残酷清剿，让超过 10 万人死于冲突，百万民众流离失所。从贾夫纳图书馆到大象通道（Elephant Pass），再到 2009年最后决战之地，在这期节目里，我们将走进这些废墟与遗址，了解它们背后复杂的历史与人性：当语言变成武器，当宗教裹挟权力，当民族想象失去包容，一个国家的未来将何去何从？（更多图片和视频请在公众号“壮游者”相关推送里查看）下期预告：8月1日（明日）将推出“斯里兰卡”第4期，我们将远离内战带来的伤痛。去到中部和首都科伦坡，去见证下斯里兰卡现在的发展，先去参观下狮子岩，再去斯里兰卡好心人家经营的茶厂，了解下斯里兰卡举世闻名的制茶叶，还会去雅拉国家公园看各种珍惜的野生动物，最后，用科伦坡的一次城市漫步为这趟旅行收尾。敬请收听。|故事节点|00:48 车陷罗摩桥，被救了！14:50 贾夫纳的“南印度风” 22:43 什么是哥普拉门塔（Gopuram）？25:47 纳鲁尔坎达萨米神庙：脱掉上衣再进28:47 1981：火烧图书馆事件33:32 内战爆发：语言的对抗和他者的划分44:37 泰米尔猛虎组织（LTTE）和人体炸弹49:08 荷兰堡垒外的生日聚会邀请53:59 佛教徒心里就没有魔鬼么？58:38 大象通道：地雷、士兵和最后一战|壮游者|贝贝&Yang:突然受邀参加了一场生日聚会的青年男女。壮游者是一档独立播客，很需要你的支持。1、商务合作请邮件至zhuangyouzhe@126.com,或者添加微信“zhuangyouzhe2018”2、请通过ZFB账号zhuangyouzhe@126.com对“壮游者”进行赞助；也可通过微信公众号“壮游者”文章(本期相关细节图片也在文章里呈现)下方的“喜欢作者”以及节目下方的“赞赏”对单期节目进行赞助。3、请订阅、转发、评论和点赞节目，并在你使用的收听平台为“壮游者”专辑打五星好评。加听友群可微信添加"zhuangyouzhe2018"，与主播和听友直接交流。谢谢你，让我们有机会一起前行。

本期是“斯里兰卡”系列的第2期。首先，我们将在来到有“小罗马”之称的尼甘布进行一次城市漫步，路线是从鱼市、堡垒到教堂，斯里兰卡先后被葡萄牙、荷兰和英国民统治过，万里之外的欧洲风云，也深深影响到了这个小小的亚洲渔村。也会去尝一道当地特色食物kottu（炒饼）。随后，我们将开车往中部走，去到僧伽罗王国”黄金千年“的古都阿努拉德普勒，去和我们的房东聊会天，然后看下斯里兰卡如何成为佛国，并成为上座部佛教的发源地。最后，在内战期间的圣菩提树下，发生过一次大屠杀事件，要想知道这件事情为何发生，我们就得北上到贾夫纳去看看…下期预告：7月31日（明天）将推出“斯里兰卡”第3期，目的地是北部城市贾夫纳，在这里，我们将了解为什么斯里兰卡会陷入到一场长达 26 年的内战之中。|故事节点|00:15 行前：签证和租车07:58 没有狮子的狮子国 @尼甘布 20:04 鱼市23:37 肉桂和荷兰堡垒29:10 天主教徒和圣玛丽大教堂33:34 新教改革和圣塞巴斯蒂安教堂36:10 英国人和圣斯蒂芬教堂39:15 公共沙滩和斯里兰卡炒饼（Kottu）@阿努拉德普勒44:40 疯狂的公交车 52:59 公路上晒稻谷55:00 房东的问题：你们啥时候超过美国？64:40 surumuniya temple（伊苏如摩尼亚寺）69:24 僧伽罗王国和佛教的传入79:38 圣菩提树下83:16 上座部佛教是什么？92:43 圣菩提树下的大屠杀|壮游者|贝贝&Yang:幸好没有租突突车自驾的一对青年男女。壮游者是一档独立播客，很需要你的支持。1、商务合作请邮件至zhuangyouzhe@126.com,或者添加微信“zhuangyouzhe2018”2、请通过ZFB账号zhuangyouzhe@126.com对“壮游者”进行赞助；也可通过微信公众号“壮游者”文章(本期相关细节图片也在文章里呈现)下方的“喜欢作者”以及节目下方的“赞赏”对单期节目进行赞助。3、请订阅、转发、评论和点赞节目，并在你使用的收听平台为“壮游者”专辑打五星好评。加听友群可微信添加"zhuangyouzhe2018"，与主播和听友直接交流。谢谢你，让我们有机会一起前行。

本期是斯里兰卡系列的第1期。从今天起，将连续推出“斯里兰卡”专题，斯里兰卡之所以能激发我（Yang）的兴趣，不仅仅因为它的景色美、是众多西方的明星和作家流连忘返的东方风情代表地，更是因为它的被殖民史、长达26年的内战和丰富多元的文化像拼图一样交错。我个人认为，这是一颗耀眼但偶尔蒙尘的宝石，能够折射出整个世界的风云变幻。理解了它，可能就理解了在世界其它地方或者是自己身边发生过的事。所以，我和贝贝花了 20 天的时间去旅行，东南西北都走了，也去认识当地人，更做了大量的资料，在接下来的系列节目里，我们将试着把把看到的和了解到的一起分享给你。今天的“壮游者”是苏鹏，他是斯里兰卡人，在2014年到2015 年曾在广西大学留学，2018年和一位中国姑娘结婚，也有了两个孩子，现在定居斯里兰卡。我们是在他生日当天（3月4日）抵达他在斯里兰卡的家的，中午也顺便蹭了一顿饭，一起聊了聊一个斯里兰卡青年成长过程中所经历过的事情。我们是在斯里兰卡之旅最后时段见面的，但我想把这期节目放在系列的最前面，算是个开场白，由苏鹏这个当地人先领进门，说一声“欢迎光临”，让你对这个国家和这里的人先有一个认识，然后，再跟随我和贝贝一点点地去探索。|故事节点|02:26 34岁生日的一天07:13 学校里的宗教课 16:02 斯里兰卡高考么？18:20 因武术而学中文21:13 真正的文化冲击从跨国婚姻后开始26:19 在河南过春节30:43 就业首选也是当公务员 32:44 未来想开个中国面馆35:00 内战期间：“躲过”了一次恐袭40:03 国家“破产”后的日子44:59 听友提问：你可以完全不杀生么？特别致谢：1、感谢苏鹏的太太玉娇做的大餐，一解乡愁。2、感谢《对外汉语谈话录》播客的孟老师介绍，才得以认识苏鹏。下期预告：7月30日（明日）将推出“斯里兰卡”第2期，我们将去到“小罗马”尼甘布，去看下殖民者给这个国家留下的文化影响。然后再去往和阿努拉德普勒的世界文化遗产区，了解下这里为何成为上座部佛教的发源地。|壮游者|苏鹏:Supen，斯里兰卡男青年，武术爱好者，职业导游。|主播|Yang:一个来自“娘家”的男青年。壮游者是一档独立播客，很需要你的支持。1、商务合作请邮件至zhuangyouzhe@126.com,或者添加微信“zhuangyouzhe2018”2、请通过ZFB账号zhuangyouzhe@126.com对“壮游者”进行赞助；也可通过微信公众号“壮游者”文章(本期相关细节图片也在文章里呈现)下方的“喜欢作者”以及节目下方的“赞赏”对单期节目进行赞助。3、请订阅、转发、评论和点赞节目，并在你使用的收听平台为“壮游者”专辑打五星好评。加听友群可微信添加"zhuangyouzhe2018"，与主播和听友直接交流。谢谢你，让我们有机会一起前行。

In this uplifting solo episode of the SuperLife podcast, Darin Olien dives into the science and soul of happiness—what it really is, why we've misunderstood it, and how we can rewire ourselves for true contentment. Backed by decades of research (including the 85-year Harvard study on happiness), Darin explores the power of relationships, gratitude, movement, nature, and intention-setting as daily tools for thriving. Whether you're feeling disconnected or just looking for new ways to deepen your joy and resilience, this episode is packed with actionable steps, mindset shifts, and real talk to help you reconnect with what truly matters.     What You'll Learn: 00:02:15 – The true art and science of happiness in a chaotic world 00:03:45 – How to build resilience by stepping outside the “matrix” 00:04:21 – The #1 predictor of long-term health and happiness 00:06:35 – Harvard's 85-year study on relationships and longevity 00:08:12 – How close connections protect your brain and body 00:09:48 – Why “social fitness” is just as important as physical fitness 00:11:16 – The surprising benefits of aging: boundaries & positivity 00:12:32 – Meaningful goals vs. meaningless ambition 00:14:10 – Darin's mindfulness and breathing routines for mental clarity 00:15:46 – Why sleep is the ultimate superpower (and how he gets 8.5 hours) 00:16:13 – Micro-habits that reset your mood instantly 00:17:56 – The ripple effect of small acts of kindness 00:18:16 – Using nature and awe as powerful antidepressants 00:19:46 – Smiling as a nervous system hack 00:20:04 – Reframing negative thoughts and using them for insight 00:21:42 – The power of deliberately scheduling positivity 00:22:25 – Why writing out your “perfect day” can transform your life 00:24:39 – How contentment is your default state (and how to return to it) 00:25:23 – Darin's upcoming Patreon and the future of SuperLife content     Thank You to Our Sponsor: Therasage: Go to www.therasage.com and use code DARIN at checkout for 15% off     Get More From Darin Olien: Website: www.darinolien.com Instagram: @darinolien Podcast: SuperLife Book: Fatal Conveniences     Key Takeaway: "The science is clear—happiness isn't something you chase. It's something you build. One small choice at a time."     Bibliography of Key Studies on Happiness, Contentment, and Positive Outlook: Positive Relationships and Happiness · Harvard Study of Adult Development: An ongoing 85-year longitudinal study identifying strong, positive relationships as the single strongest predictor of long-term health and happiness. https://www.adultdevelopmentstudy.org · Larson, R., Mannell, R., & Zuzanek, J. (1986). “Daily experiences of mood: A study of the relationships between social activities and happiness”. · Baumeister, R. & Leary, M. (1995); Bowlby, J. (1969); Deci, E. & Ryan, R. (2000): Theories and empirical work on subjective well-being and close relationships. · Argyle, M. (2001); Dolan, P., Peasgood, T., & White, M. (2008): Links between quality relationships and happiness. Mindfulness and Mental Health · Keng, S.-L., Smoski, M.J., & Robins, C.J. 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Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for July 4, 2025 is: Yankee • YANG-kee • noun Yankee can refer broadly to anyone born or living in the U.S., more narrowly to only those in the northern U.S., or even more narrowly to only those in the states of New England. The broadest use is especially common outside the U.S. // It took the children some time to adjust to being the only Southerners in a classroom full of Yankees. // After years of international travel, he'd grown accustomed to living as a Yankee abroad. See the entry > Examples: "Anthony Pettaway's coworkers at Norfab Ducting have known for the past six years he was good at getting their deliveries to the right department. They also knew from his accent that the receivables department employee was a relocated Yankee." — Jill Doss-Raines, The Dispatch (Lexington, NC), 10 June 2025 Did you know? We don't know the origin of Yankee but we do know that it began as an insult. British General James Wolfe used the term in a 1758 letter to express his low opinion of the New England troops assigned to him, and from around the same time period there is a report of British troops using Yankee as a term of abuse for the citizens of Boston. In 1775, however, after the battles of Lexington and Concord showed that colonials could stand up to British regulars, Yankee was proudly adopted by colonials as a self-descriptor in defiance of the pejorative use. Both derisive and respectable uses have existed ever since.