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Tim and Steve explore the balance between control and delegation, drawing on lessons from business ownership, martial arts, and motorcycle riding. They discuss why trust is essential to effective leadership, how fear often fuels the need to control everything, and why letting go can actually make you a stronger leader. Discover the difference between leading everything and leading well — and why great leaders know when to step forward and when to empower others to take the lead. Quote Worth Remembering "Leadership isn't about having your hands on everything. It's about knowing when to take the wheel — and when to trust someone else to drive." Episode Highlights The hidden cost of micromanagement Fear often sits behind our need for control Letting go of control doesn't mean losing influence Why trust is one of the most valuable leadership skills Strong leaders know when to lead — and when to follow How delegation creates growth for both leaders and their teams The motorcycle group ride analogy and what it teaches about teamwork Understanding the Yin and Yang of leadership: when to push and when to pull back Key Takeaways ✅ Focus on what you can control ✅ Micromanagement limits growth ✅ Trust capable people to do their job ✅ Leadership requires humility and self-awareness ✅ Fear creates control, and confidence creates trust ✅ Great teams thrive when everyone knows their role ✅ Sometimes the best leadership move is stepping aside
Author Tessa Yang describes her The Jellyfish Problem protagonist as an "introverted, know-it-all dork." In the novel, Jo, a marine biologist, gets a call from her unrequited college crush, Nadia, who has a request. Nadia lives on a remote island, where they're having a problem with a giant creature. Can Jo help? In today's episode, Yang speaks with NPR's Elissa Nadworny about similarities between Jo and the story's central monster – and whether this book makes a good beach read.To listen to Book of the Day sponsor-free and support NPR's book coverage, sign up for Book of the Day+ at plus.npr.org/bookofthedaySee pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy
Vinícius Francis - Metafísica, Autoconhecimento & Espiritualidade
Você já se perguntou se existe um fim para o ciclo das reencarnações?A Roda de Samsara é um conceito presente em diversas tradições espirituais e representa o ciclo de experiências, aprendizados e encarnações pelas quais o espírito passa ao longo de sua jornada evolutiva. Mas será que estamos destinados a reencarnar para sempre? Existe uma forma de transcender esse processo?Neste vídeo, vamos refletir sobre o verdadeiro significado da Roda de Samsara, compreender por que o espírito encarna repetidas vezes e explorar o que acontece quando a consciência alcança um nível de evolução que já não necessita das mesmas experiências para continuar seu crescimento.Uma conversa profunda sobre evolução espiritual, propósito da existência, expansão da consciência e transcendência da matéria, trazendo uma visão que convida à reflexão sobre o caminho da alma e seu destino além das sucessivas vidas.✨ Temas abordados neste vídeo:• O que é a Roda de Samsara• Por que reencarnamos• O propósito das experiências terrenas• Evolução da consciência• Transcendência espiritual• O fim da necessidade de novas encarnações• O caminho da libertação espiritualSe este conteúdo fizer sentido para você, deixe seu comentário compartilhando sua visão sobre a reencarnação e a evolução da alma.
Hai Wonder Kids, kembali dalam renungan anak GKY Mangga Besar. Judul renungan hari ini adalah Yesus dan Kedua Belas MuridDiambil dari: Matius 10:1 “Yesus memanggil kedua belas murid-Nya dan memberi kuasa kepada mereka untuk mengusir roh-roh jahat dan untuk melenyapkan segala penyakit dan segala kelemahan.”Wonder Kids, kita tahu bahwa Tuhan Yesus sangat peduli supaya orang-orang mengerti siapa Dia sebenarnya. Yesus tidak pernah asal berkata, “Aku Mesias,” lalu memaksa orang untuk percaya. Sebaliknya, hidup Yesus menunjukkan dengan jelas siapa diri-Nya.Salah satu hal yang menarik adalah Yesus memilih dua belas murid. Mengapa dua belas? Apakah itu hanya kebetulan? Tidak. Angka dua belas sangat penting bagi bangsa Israel, karena Israel memiliki dua belas suku. Jadi saat Yesus memilih dua belas murid, Yesus sedang menunjukkan sesuatu yang besar. Yesus sedang membentuk umat Allah yang baru, dan menunjukkan bahwa di dalam diri-Nya, janji Allah sedang digenapi.Ini berarti Yesus bukan hanya guru biasa. Guru biasa tidak memilih dua belas murid untuk menunjukkan penggenapan rencana Allah. Tetapi Yesus melakukannya dengan sengaja. Melalui tindakan-Nya, Yesus sedang menunjukkan bahwa Dia datang sebagai Mesias yang dijanjikan.Yang menarik lagi, Yesus punya banyak pengikut, tetapi Ia memilih hanya dua belas sebagai kelompok khusus. Ini bukan tanpa alasan. Yesus sedang membentuk dasar bagi pekerjaan besar yang akan diteruskan setelah kematian dan kebangkitan-Nya. Murid-murid itu akan menjadi saksi tentang Yesus dan memberitakan Injil ke banyak tempat.Wonder Kids, ini mengajarkan kita bahwa Yesus melakukan segala sesuatu dengan tujuan. Tidak ada yang asal-asalan. Bahkan hal yang kelihatannya sederhana, seperti memilih jumlah murid, ternyata penuh arti. Tuhan Yesus sungguh tahu apa yang sedang Ia kerjakan.Dan untuk kita hari ini, ada satu pelajaran yang indah: Yesus bukan hanya memanggil murid-murid zaman dulu. Yesus juga memanggil kita untuk mengikut Dia. Mungkin kita bukan bagian dari dua belas murid itu, tetapi kita tetap dipanggil untuk menjadi pengikut Yesus yang setia, belajar dari-Nya, dan hidup bagi-Nya.Wonder Kids, hari ini lakukan ini: Katakan kepada Tuhan dalam doamu, “Tuhan Yesus, terima kasih karena Engkau memanggil orang untuk mengikut-Mu. Tolong aku menjadi murid-Mu yang setia.”Mari kita berdoa: Tuhan Yesus, terima kasih karena Engkau adalah Mesias yang dijanjikan Allah. Tolong aku supaya bukan hanya tahu tentang Engkau, tetapi sungguh mau mengikut Engkau sebagai murid-Mu yang setia. Dalam nama Tuhan Yesus aku berdoa, Amin.Wonder Kids, ingatlah: Yesus melakukan segala sesuatu dengan tujuan, dan Dia juga memanggilmu untuk menjadi murid-Nya yang setia. Tuhan Yesus memberkati.
Der Beckenboden beeinflusst Kontinenz, Stabilität, Sexualität, Atmung und Bewegung – und dennoch spielt er in der physiotherapeutischen Ausbildung und im klinischen Alltag oft nur eine Nebenrolle.In dieser Episode sprechen wir mit Annika Mewes über ein Thema, das viele Menschen betrifft, aber noch immer von Unsicherheit, Scham und Missverständnissen geprägt ist.Warum ist Beckenbodenphysiotherapie in vielen Ländern längst selbstverständlicher Bestandteil der Versorgung, während sie in Deutschland noch häufig als Nischenthema gilt? Was umfasst moderne Beckenbodenphysiotherapie tatsächlich? Und weshalb geht es dabei um deutlich mehr als Rückbildung nach einer Schwangerschaft?In dieser Folge erfahrt ihr unter anderem:• warum der Beckenboden weit mehr ist als „ein Muskel gegen Inkontinenz“• weshalb Beckenbodenbeschwerden Frauen und Männer betreffen• welche Rolle der Beckenboden für Bewegung, Belastbarkeit und Lebensqualität spielt• wie moderne Diagnostik mit Inspektion, Palpation und Ultraschall aussieht• warum Kommunikation, Scham und Traumasensibilität zentrale Bestandteile der Therapie sind• welche Herausforderungen spezialisierte Therapeut:innen im Praxisalltag erleben• weshalb Deutschland im internationalen Vergleich Nachholbedarf hat• warum Spezialisierung in der Physiotherapie Chancen und Herausforderungen zugleich mit sich bringtEine Folge über einen Körperbereich, den nahezu jede:r Physiotherapeut:in behandelt – oft jedoch, ohne jemals umfassend darin ausgebildet worden zu sein.GastAnnika Mewes, B.Sc. Physiotherapie Spezialisiert auf Beckenbodenphysiotherapie bei Frauen und Männern und Inhaberin von Physio Mondo FrankfurtInstagramPartner: Universität Konstanz - Bachelorstudiengang Motorische Neurorehabilitation Infos unter: www.neuroreha-studieren.deBewerbungen über die Plattform ZEuS der Uni Konstanz Gottfried Gutmann Akademiewww.gga-hamm.de/kurse
本期是“巴尔干”系列的第3期，也是最后一期。我们继续跟随樊老师去其他几个巴尔干国家。第一站是克罗地亚，看看这个一心往欧洲靠拢的国家，怎么面对自己那些历史记忆。然后再去阿尔巴尼亚，那个曾经把自己封在地堡里的国家，看看它是怎么从霍查时代的封闭里一步步走出来的。中间我们还会路过罗马尼亚，齐奥塞斯库留下的那个巨型建筑，真的能反映一个疯狂的时代；还有左岸共和国，一个没有被世界完全承认的平行空间。最后回到斯洛文尼亚，看看这个前南国家里最像西欧的地方，是怎么拼命想甩掉“巴尔干”这个标签的。特别提醒：由“壮游者”发起，樊北溟（樊老师）策划的十一定制旅行线路《从贝尔格莱德到萨拉热窝，一场记忆与山野的巴尔干之旅》即将在端午节后发布，定制线路从城市到乡村、从农夫市场到博物馆、从历史发生之地到山脊上的徒步，目的是让旅行者不只是抵达，而是去理解这块土地。咨询及预定请联系微信：zhuangyouzhe2018。故事节点02:43 克罗地亚：入欧盟、纸质票和中转站12:57 博物馆：心碎、醉酒和红色记忆 22:48 杜布罗夫尼克的哀伤28:16 阿尔巴尼亚：霍查、地堡和贫穷43:24 罗马尼亚：文化宫和长眼睛的屋顶49:36 左岸共和国52:50 斯洛文尼亚：精神意大利人59:56 龙01:01:40 迟到的暂住证壮游者樊北溟:前深圳某高中语文教师，写作者、读行侠，文章散见同名公众号及《读者》杂志。主播Yang:仍记得王仕鹏绝杀斯洛文尼亚那一刻的男子。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。
Yang Hyun-jun arrived in Glasgow as an intriguing prospect, but he finishes the 2025–26 campaign as an award winner, a fan favorite, and a history maker. The South Korean winger's explosive pace and fearless directness have made him a vital weapon in Celtic's relentless domestic machine, culminating in a record-breaking season for the Hoops.In this episode, we break down Yang's steady, undeniable rise and look ahead to his biggest stage yet:Inside Celtic's white-knuckle, final-day comeback against Hearts to secure a record-breaking 56th Scottish league title, officially pulling ahead of rivals Rangers.A look at his standout 9-goal campaign across all competitions, which saw him sweep both the supporter-voted Celtic Young Player of the Year and Goal of the Year awards for a spectacular Old Firm derby strike.Analyzing his year-on-year statistical climb from a single goal in his debut year to becoming one of the most consistent and devastating wide players in the division.Dissecting his inclusion in South Korea's 2026 FIFA World Cup squad and how his ability to drive at defenders in tight spaces offers his national team a dynamic tactical edge.Tune in as we discuss Yang's long-term future at Parkhead under his contract through 2030 and why his best footballing chapters are still to come. Yang Hyun-jun, Celtic FC podcast, Scottish Premiership 2026, South Korea World Cup, Old Firm derby.Yang Hyun-jun arrived in Glasgow as an intriguing prospect, but he finishes the 2025–26 campaign as an award winner, a fan favorite, and a history maker. The South Korean winger's explosive pace and fearless directness have made him a vital weapon in Celtic's relentless domestic machine, culminating in a record-breaking season for the Hoops.In this episode, we break down Yang's steady, undeniable rise and look ahead to his biggest stage yet:Inside Celtic's white-knuckle, final-day comeback against Hearts to secure a record-breaking 56th Scottish league title, officially pulling ahead of rivals Rangers.A look at his standout 9-goal campaign across all competitions, which saw him sweep both the supporter-voted Celtic Young Player of the Year and Goal of the Year awards for a spectacular Old Firm derby strike.Analyzing his year-on-year statistical climb from a single goal in his debut year to becoming one of the most consistent and devastating wide players in the division.Dissecting his inclusion in South Korea's 2026 FIFA World Cup squad and how his ability to drive at defenders in tight spaces offers his national team a dynamic tactical edge.Tune in as we discuss Yang's long-term future at Parkhead under his contract through 2030 and why his best footballing chapters are still to come. Yang Hyun-jun, Celtic FC podcast, Scottish Premiership 2026, South Korea World Cup, Old Firm derby.
Kerajaan Allah sedang tidak berbicara tentang sebuah "kata-kata," tetapi berbicara tentang kuasa. Dan dalam seri ini kita akan belajar bagaimana sang Raja dari kerajaan sorga mendemonstrasikan wibawa & kuasa kerajaan Allah. Dalam injil Markus kita akan melihat bagaimana Yesus mengusir roh jahat yang sangat kuat di Gerasa. Dalam konteks ini kita akan belajar bahwa jikalau kita percaya & mengimani kuasa yang sorga beri maka segala sesuatu yang luar biasa dapat terjadi di hidup kita. Yang dibutuhkan ialah percaya bahwa Dia Allah yang sanggup tolong hidup kita. Apapun keadaan, kondisi atau musim berat yang kita alami, datang kepada Dia dan perkatakan kuasa yang Ia beri bagi setiap kita yang percaya kepada-Nya. Pertanyaannya, apakah kita percaya sungguh-sungguh terhadap kuasa-Nya? Mari renungi bersama dalam Seri 3 - Makna & Respon | Ps. Charles Bessie, Gembala Senior Gereja C3 Reach Pemulihan Kupang. Selamat mendengarkan, silahkan dibagikan. Tuhan Yesus memberkati.
本期是“巴尔干”系列的第2期。我们将进入到波斯尼亚和黑塞哥维纳，也就是波黑，如果名字陌生，那么你一定知道它的首都萨拉热窝——《瓦尔特保卫萨拉热窝》这部电影曾经在中国很流行。本期节目，将主要围绕萨拉热窝展开，我们会登上黄堡，从山顶俯瞰萨拉热窝，了解下为什么会成为“欧洲的耶路撒冷”；也会走过著名的拉丁桥，它被改了几次名字，也聊聊民族主义和民族国家是如何一步步改变巴尔干人的命运的；还有狙击手大街、希望隧道、地面上的萨拉热窝玫瑰（也叫战地玫瑰），每一个“景点”的背后，都在解释着萨拉热窝人为什么喜欢说“Take care（保重）”。特别提醒：由“壮游者”发起，樊北溟（樊老师）策划的十一定制旅行线路《从贝尔格莱德到萨拉热窝，一场记忆与山野的巴尔干之旅》即将发布，定制线路从城市到乡村、从农夫市场到博物馆、从历史发生之地到山脊上的徒步，目的是让旅行者不只是抵达，而是去理解这块土地。咨询及预定请联系微信：zhuangyouzhe2018。下期节目：《记忆未离场》将于周五（19号）推出，要会去克罗地亚，看看这个积极拥抱欧洲的国家，如何面对自己的历史记忆；然后去阿尔巴尼亚，看看一个曾经把自己关进地堡里的国家；还有罗马尼亚和齐奥塞斯库留下的巨大建筑；最后，会回到樊老师停留时间最长的斯洛文尼亚，看看这个最像西欧的前南国家，如何努力摆脱“巴尔干”的标签的。故事节点02:25 群山、边境和第一眼萨拉热窝07:56 山上的黄堡和地上的“玫瑰” 13:58 拉丁桥、改名和民族主义25:04 站在狙击手大街上30:50 分裂、内战和希望隧道36:03 一个以日期命名的博物馆40:44 房东“拽根”49:20 萨拉热窝人只说“保重”54:13 莫斯塔尔的桥57:14 德里纳河上的桥59:20 迷失在黑山01:05:51 “一罐敌人的眼泪”01:10:09 《曾经是兄弟》 壮游者樊北溟:前深圳某高中语文教师，写作者、读行侠，文章散见同名公众号及《读者》杂志。主播Yang:拥有迪瓦茨签名的一个男子。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。
Intrinsic motivation, leadership, and extreme performance are at the heart of this podcast episode, where Christof Zürn deconstructs the mental models of exceptional individuals who perform at the top of their fields and also happen to be musicians. This conversation explores the profound links between leading academic scientists and playing historical string instruments - featuring expert research, unique mindsets, and the intense discipline you can leverage as a toolkit for your own path. Meet the Guest: Ralph Meulenbroeks has lived a fascinating, multitrack life. He started his career in physical engineering, researching large-scale solar cells, before pivoting to become a full-time, professional bass and viola da gamba player for ten years - recording 15 albums, winning an Edison award, and touring the world. Today, he is a full professor of scientific literacy and chairs the Freudenthal Institute at Utrecht University, where he leads 120 highly autonomous academics. Yet, every single morning, his day still starts with meditation and playing his instrument. Key Insights from the Episode The Pressure of the Passion: Discover the unique qualities of the viola da gamba - a historical, fretted relative of the lute family with six or seven strings - and what it feels like to endure the immense psychological pressure of playing the highly exposed solos in Bach's St. Matthew Passion. Tuning In under Pressure: How the intense process of silently tuning highly sensitive gut strings during a 45-minute wait in the St. Matthew Passion translates directly to 'tuning in' to the emotional temperature of a team of academics at the start of a meeting. Redefining Intrinsic Motivation: Why almost everyone misinterprets this term. Ralph explains that true intrinsic motivation means the activity is its own reward - not a means to an end - and why it is an incredibly robust predictor of high performance in teams. Ensemble Forgiveness: Why the ultimate leadership tool is behaving like a classical or free jazz ensemble. When a mistake happens, you cannot point fingers; you must instantly forgive, adapt, and restore the balance together so the audience never notices. The 'No Excuses' Mindset: Why playing a difficult instrument forces a high degree of self-reflection. If a wrong note happens, it is almost always the player and rarely the instrument's fault - a humbling lesson every leader needs to embrace. The Macrobiotic Chord: How a 35-year practice of macrobiotic cooking and balancing Yin and Yang perfectly mirrors the tension and relaxation required to create musical, but also business harmony. Show notes: Connect with Ralph: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ralphrousseau/ St. Matthew Passion Excerpt (Komm, süßes Kreuz): https://youtu.be/WvHTBBLXa-g?si=HIv_K-6ZxzMGt50u Podium Klassiek: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LzWjGyjIAQ8 The Jazz of Physics by Stephon Alexander: https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/26195938-the-jazz-of-physics Music Thinking Society on Substack: https://musicthinking.substack.com/ More info and downloads on Music Thinking: https://musicthinking.com
Kencan Dengan Tuhan - Selasa, 16 Juni 2026Bacaan: Maka murid-murid-Nya membangunkan Dia dan berkata kepada "Guru, Engkau tidak perduli kalau kita binasa?" (Markus 4:38)Renungan: Ada satu pertanyaan, "Kapan seseorang dikatakan tidak peduli?" Jawabnya adalah, "Ketika ia tidak mau tahu dengan apa yang terjadi, la menolak memahami, ia acuh, dan menganggap orang lain tidak penting." Orang yang tak peduli juga egois dan memikirkan dirinya sendiri. Sikap seperti itu tentu sangat jauh dari karakter Yesus. Namun, Alkitab mencatat bahwa setidaknya dua kali Yesus dituduh sebagai pribadi yang tidak peduli. Mereka yang mengatakan demikian adalah orang-orang terdekat-Nya. Yang pertama adalah para murid-Nya sendiri. Ketika badai menerjang perahu mereka dan Yesus tidur di buritan, para murid membangunkan-Nya dan menyebut-Nya tidak peduli (Mrk. 4:38). Yang kedua adalah Marta. Meski tidak termasuk ke dalam 12 murid, Marta adalah salah satu sahabat terdekat Yesus. Saat itu, Marta kerepotan menjamu para murid dan ia merasa kesal karena melihat Maria, saudarinya, hanya duduk mendengarkan Yesus mengajar. la menyebut Yesus tidak peduli melihat dirinya repot sementara Maria tidak membantunya (Luk. 10:40). Mengapa mereka bisa berpikir Yesus tak peduli? Di mata para murid, mereka merasa Yesus hanya peduli diri-Nya sendiri karena tetap tidur saat semuanya sibuk menguras perahu yang kemasukan air. Di mata Marta, Yesus tidak menganggap penting susah payah Marta dalam menjamu para tamunya itu. Respons Yesus terhadap tuduhan itu memberi alasan sebenarnya. Kekhawatiran (Luk. 10:41) dan ketakutan (Mrk. 4:40) membuat mereka merasa Yesus seolah tidak peduli. Demikian juga ketika kita merasa Tuhan diam saja, ketika kita merasa Tuhan bahkan tidak peduli pada kita. Daripada menuduh Dia, periksalah diri kita. Bukankah kekhawatiran dan ketakutan kita yang bicara demikian? Kekhawatiran sering kali muncul karena kita tidak mengenal Tuhan dengan benar. Karena itulah, Yesus berkata, daripada khawatir, carilah dahulu Kerajaan Allah dan kebenarannya (Mat. 6:33). Orang yang tidak mengenal Allah akan sibuk dengan kekhawatirannya (Mat. 6:31-32). Namun, ketika kita benar-benar mengenal Allah, kita tahu bahwa la tidak akan membiarkan kita. Kita juga akan bisa melihat apa yang ada di hadapan kita dengan cara yang benar. Tuhan Yesus memberkati. Doa:Tuhan Yesus, lepaskanlah aku dari rasa ketakutan dan kekhawatiran yang menyebabkan aku meragukan kuasa-Mu. Tambahkan imanku sehingga aku percaya bahwa Engkau lebih besar dari ketakutan dan kekhawatiranku. Amin. (Dod).
Vinícius Francis - Metafísica, Autoconhecimento & Espiritualidade
A perfeição é realmente um ideal a ser alcançado ou uma armadilha que nos afasta da vida real?Neste vídeo, proponho uma reflexão profunda sobre a busca pela perfeição e os impactos que ela exerce sobre nossa autoestima, nossos relacionamentos e nossa capacidade de evoluir.Vivemos em uma sociedade que nos incentiva constantemente a sermos melhores, mais produtivos, mais inteligentes, mais bonitos e mais bem-sucedidos. Mas o que acontece quando essa busca se transforma em uma cobrança incessante por um padrão impossível de alcançar?Ao longo desta conversa, você descobrirá por que a perfeição, entendida como um ideal absoluto, pode se tornar uma fonte de sofrimento, frustração e distanciamento daquilo que realmente somos. Também veremos como a aceitação consciente de nossas imperfeições não significa acomodação, mas sim o ponto de partida para um crescimento autêntico.A verdadeira evolução não nasce da negação de nossas falhas, mas do compromisso sincero de oferecer o melhor de nós mesmos a cada dia, mesmo sabendo que somos seres em constante construção.Se este conteúdo fizer sentido para você, compartilhe sua experiência nos comentários. Como a busca pela perfeição impactou sua vida?
Dans cet épisode, enregistré à Saint-Barthélemy, je te parle d'un sujet qui intrigue souvent : pourquoi certaines personnes ont l'impression que leur vie a changé après l'installation d'une piscine ou après des travaux importants ?En Feng Shui traditionnel, une piscine n'est pas seulement un élément de loisir. C'est une masse d'eau Yang, capable d'activer certaines énergies présentes dans l'environnement.Une piscine est-elle toujours bénéfique ?Peut-elle au contraire réveiller des énergies moins favorables ?Je te raconte aussi pourquoi j'envisageais sérieusement de déménager... jusqu'à ce que mes voisins construisent une piscine !Enjoy !
本期是“巴尔干”系列的第1期。这里是欧洲最复杂的十字路口。东正教、天主教和伊斯兰教在同一片土地上相遇；奥斯曼帝国、奥匈帝国、社会主义南斯拉夫和现代民族国家的痕迹层层叠加；一战在这里爆发，冷战在这里留下烙印，而距离今天并不遥远的南斯拉夫战争，也塑造了此地人民的命运。本期，我们将跟随樊北溟（樊老师）的视角观察贝尔格拉德和塞尔维亚，可能很多人第一次听到这个城市的名字，是1999年北约轰炸南联盟大使馆的新闻；也可能有人是从南斯拉夫电影《桥》的主题曲《啊，朋友再见》，以及那个遥远的“南斯拉夫”开始认识这里。但真正走进贝尔格莱德，你会发现，它远比新闻和记忆里的那个名字复杂。这里有被炸弹留下伤痕的建筑，也有多瑙河边悠闲散步的人；有曾经统治一方的铁托和南斯拉夫记忆，也有今天塞尔维亚普通人的生活。特别提醒：由“壮游者”发起，樊北溟（樊老师）策划的十一定制旅行线路《从贝尔格莱德到萨拉热窝，一场记忆与山野的巴尔干之旅》即将发布，定制线路从城市到乡村、从农夫市场到博物馆、从历史发生之地到山脊上的徒步，目的是让旅行者不只是抵达，而是去理解这块土地。咨询及预定请联系微信：zhuangyozuhe2018。下期节目：《保重，萨拉热窝》将于周三（17号）推出，我们将进入另一个前南国家——波黑。我们会来到萨拉热窝，走上著名的拉丁桥，回到第一次世界大战导火索发生的地方；也会面对1990年代波黑内战留下的巨大伤痕，了解那场战争为什么如此残酷……故事节点03:25 巴尔干在哪里？10:41 补牙记 17:23 贝尔格莱德：老大哥、南联盟和炸弹痕迹25:27 “战场城堡”里的婚纱31:03 博物馆：木乃伊和特斯拉34:55 泽蒙小镇的心动时刻38:51 篮球场上的国名之惑43:19 铁托的平均主义和南斯拉夫的分裂57:18 未进入的科索沃01:02:21 山坡上弹孔纪念碑01:09:25 超越国境线的食物壮游者樊北溟:前深圳某高中语文教师，写作者、读行侠，文章散见同名公众号及《读者》杂志。主播Yang:不记得第几次看《桥》的男子。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。
Nous sommes le 29 juillet 1765, dans la rade de Huangpu près de Canton, dans le sud de la Chine. Retrouvons-y Aloys Ko et Étienne Yang nés dans des familles chrétiennes de Pékin. Recueillis très jeunes par des jésuites, ils ont été envoyés en France, une quinzaine d'années plus tôt, pour parfaire leur formation ecclésiastique. Ordonnés prêtres, les voilà recrutés par Henry Bertin, ministre des Finances de Louis XV, il veut en faire des émissaires spéciaux du roi, chargés de percer les mystères des arts et manufactures de l'Empire du Milieu. Nous sommes à une époque où la France des Lumières est en pleine quête technologique et cherche à s'approprier les secrets de la porcelaine, de la soie ou du vernis : il s'agit de perfectionner ses propres arts et sciences face à la concurrence européenne. À travers un vaste réseau de missionnaires, la monarchie transforme alors la Chine en un véritable laboratoire politique et technique destiné à nourrir ses débats économiques et ses projets de modernisation. Le dialogue entre Paris et Pékin révèle les coulisses d'une modernité européenne qui s'est nourrie de l'ailleurs pour mieux inventer son propre avenir industriel. Mais que fit véritablement la France de ses connaissances techniques sur la Chine ? Comment ces savoirs ont-ils voyagé à travers des réseaux et des médiations très fragiles ? Cette quête a-t-elle véritablement et durablement façonné la modernité européenne ? Dans son « Dictionnaire philosophique », Voltaire, qui connut un succès retentissant avec sa pièce « L'Orphelin de la Chine », en 1755, écrit : « C'est dans la morale et dans l'économie politique, dans l'agriculture, dans les arts nécessaires que les Chinois se sont perfectionnés », il ajoute que dans ces derniers domaines, les Européens ne devraient pas se considérer autrement que comme « leurs disciples ». Avec Sébastien Pautet, historien moderniste et chercheur associé à l'Université Paris Cité. « Le Mystère de la porcelaine bleue. Quand la France des Lumières espionnait la Chine » ; Éditions Payot & Rivages. sujets traités : Chine, France, porcelaine, Étienne Yang , jésuites, Louis XV, 'Empire du Milieu, Paris, Pékin, Voltaire Merci pour votre écoute Un Jour dans l'Histoire, c'est également en direct tous les jours de la semaine de 13h15 à 14h30 sur www.rtbf.be/lapremiere Retrouvez tous les épisodes d'Un Jour dans l'Histoire sur notre plateforme Auvio.be :https://auvio.rtbf.be/emission/5936 Intéressés par l'histoire ? Vous pourriez également aimer nos autres podcasts : L'Histoire Continue: https://audmns.com/kSbpELwL'heure H : https://audmns.com/YagLLiKEt sa version à écouter en famille : La Mini Heure H https://audmns.com/YagLLiKAinsi que nos séries historiques :Chili, le Pays de mes Histoires : https://audmns.com/XHbnevhD-Day : https://audmns.com/JWRdPYIJoséphine Baker : https://audmns.com/wCfhoEwLa folle histoire de l'aviation : https://audmns.com/xAWjyWCLes Jeux Olympiques, l'étonnant miroir de notre Histoire : https://audmns.com/ZEIihzZMarguerite, la Voix d'une Résistante : https://audmns.com/zFDehnENapoléon, le crépuscule de l'Aigle : https://audmns.com/DcdnIUnUn Jour dans le Sport : https://audmns.com/xXlkHMHSous le sable des Pyramides : https://audmns.com/rXfVppvN'oubliez pas de vous y abonner pour ne rien manquer.Et si vous avez apprécié ce podcast, n'hésitez pas à nous donner des étoiles ou des commentaires, cela nous aide à le faire connaître plus largement. Hébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.
Banyak orang tua masih bertanya: "Kalau anak sudah lewat 1000 hari pertama, apakah dampak stunting masih bisa diketahui?" Masalahnya, setelah periode tersebut, tidak semua dampak bisa terlihat secara langsung. Terutama yang berkaitan dengan emosi, perilaku, atau kemampuan anak dalam kesehariannya.Karena itu, fokus kita bukan lagi sekadar mencari apakah masalah yang muncul disebabkan oleh stunting atau tidak. Yang lebih penting adalah:
Hai Wonder Kids, kembali dalam renungan anak GKY Mangga Besar. Judul renungan hari ini adalah Yesus dan “Secret Mark”Diambil dari: Yohanes 14:1 “Janganlah gelisah hatimu; percayalah kepada Allah, percayalah juga kepada-Ku.”Wonder Kids, kadang-kadang ada orang yang berkata, “Mungkin ada kitab rahasia tentang Yesus yang menunjukkan bahwa Yesus sebenarnya tidak seperti yang diajarkan Alkitab.” Salah satu hal yang pernah dibicarakan orang adalah tulisan yang disebut “Secret Mark.” Ada yang menganggap tulisan ini sangat penting, bahkan lebih benar daripada Injil Markus yang ada di Alkitab.Tetapi setelah diteliti, ternyata tidak ada bukti kuat bahwa tulisan itu sungguh asli dan bisa dipercaya. Bahkan banyak ahli justru meragukannya. Jadi, kita tidak punya alasan yang kuat untuk percaya bahwa ada “rahasia besar” tentang Yesus yang tersembunyi lalu baru ditemukan belakangan.Nah, ini penting, Wonder Kids. Kadang-kadang sesuatu yang terdengar misterius atau rahasia memang bisa membuat orang penasaran. Tetapi tidak semua yang terdengar heboh itu benar. Tuhan tidak membangun iman kita di atas gosip, cerita aneh, atau dokumen yang tidak jelas. Tuhan memberi kita firman-Nya yang kokoh dan dapat dipercaya.Yang kita tahu dengan jelas adalah ini: ada banyak bukti yang kuat bahwa Injil-injil dalam Alkitab dapat dipercaya. Di sanalah kita belajar bahwa Yesus sungguh hidup, sungguh mati di kayu salib untuk dosa kita, dan sungguh bangkit. Jadi kita tidak perlu gelisah saat ada orang membawa cerita-cerita aneh tentang Yesus. Kita bisa tetap tenang dan berpegang pada firman Tuhan.Firman Tuhan dalam Yohanes 14:1 berkata, “Janganlah gelisah hatimu.” Mengapa? Karena Yesus sendiri meminta kita percaya kepada-Nya. Saat dunia penuh suara yang membingungkan, kita tidak perlu panik. Kita tetap bisa berkata, “Aku mau percaya kepada Yesus yang dinyatakan dalam firman Tuhan.”Wonder Kids, hari ini lakukan ini: Kalau kamu mendengar hal yang membuatmu bingung tentang Tuhan atau Alkitab, jangan langsung takut. Katakan kepada orang dewasa yang bisa membimbingmu, lalu berdoalah, “Tuhan, tolong aku tetap berpegang pada firman-Mu.”Mari kita berdoa: Tuhan Yesus, terima kasih karena firman-Mu benar dan dapat dipercaya. Tolong aku supaya tidak mudah bingung oleh hal-hal yang aneh atau menakutkan, tetapi tetap percaya kepada-Mu dengan hati yang tenang. Dalam nama Tuhan Yesus aku berdoa, Amin.Wonder Kids, ingatlah: kamu tidak perlu takut pada cerita yang membingungkan, karena firman Tuhan tetap kokoh dan Yesus tetap dapat dipercaya. Tuhan Yesus memberkati.
Episode 110: Hello, hello, babes!
In this special Pride Month episode, Yvonne Lau and Skye Sturgeon continue their exploration of Yin and Yang by examining one of TCM's most foundational principles through the lens of diversity, biology, and clinical practice.Together, they discuss why Yin and Yang are not rigid opposites, how spectrum and variation exist throughout nature and human experience, and why thoughtful, individualized assessment remains central to effective Chinese medicine care.See 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/
The Man who Fought For 3 DIFFERENT ARMIES in WWII, but did he exist? The Incredible Story of Yang Kyoungjong During World War II, there emerged a legend so improbable it reads like fiction: the story of a man who allegedly fought for three different armies across continents—and yet historians still can't confirm he ever lived. This is Yang Kyoungjong, and his tale challenges everything we think we know about WWII history. In this deep dive, we explore one of history's most controversial figures: a Korean soldier allegedly conscripted into the Japanese Imperial Army, captured by the Soviet Red Army, forced into the Nazi Wehrmacht, and finally captured by American forces on D-Day. It's a story of impossible coincidence, wartime chaos, and the power of historical mythology. But here's where it gets interesting: despite decades of claims and a famous photograph supposedly showing Yang among captured German POWs, historians remain deeply divided. Some respected authors like Antony Beevor cite his existence as fact—without providing sources. Meanwhile, historians like Martin K.A. Morgan argue Yang Kyoungjong is a person who "never existed because he certainly never left us any proof that he ever existed." A 2005 Korean documentary investigation concluded there was no convincing evidence of Yang's existence. The iconic photograph long attributed to him has never been verified, and the soldier's true identity remains a mystery. Some experts believe he may have been a Georgian, not Korean at all. So why does this story persist? Why do we believe in Yang Kyoungjong despite the lack of evidence? And what does his legend tell us about how history gets written, especially the histories of ordinary soldiers from marginalized nations? Join us as we separate fact from fiction, explore declassified documents, and uncover the truth behind one of WWII's most intriguing and elusive figures. Whether Yang existed or not, his story reveals something profound about the forgotten soldiers of World War II and how easily historical narratives can be created and spread. Perfect for history enthusiasts, WWII buffs, and anyone interested in how legends are born. Don't forget I have a Youtube Membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbp8JMZizR4zak9wpM3Fvrw/join or my Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/pacificwarchannel where you can get exclusive content like "What if Japan invaded the USSR during WW2?"
This week on The Beat, CTSNet Editor-in-Chief Joel Dunning spoke with Dr. Bo Yang, a cardiovascular and thoracic surgeon at the University of Michigan Health in Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA, about aortic root enlargement. Chapters 00:00 Intro 02:37 JANS 1, WhatsApp for Patients 08:27 JANS 2, DCD Heart Transplant 11:07 JANS 3, TIGHT K Trial 13:18 JANS 4, RecoverHeart Calculator 15:57 Video 1, Self Constructed Valve 18:52 Video 2, MVR Sandwich Technique 20:43 Video 3, Distal Coronary Anastomosis Podcast 23:04 Dr. Yang, Annular Enlargement 36:31 Upcoming Events 37:26 Closing They explored Dr. Yang's participation in a debate regarding the use of aortic root enlargement for the majority of patients, addressing the opposing views against root enlargement and discussing the percentage of patients who undergo this procedure. The conversation also covered important topics such as the mean gradient dropping and the lifelong management of aortic valve disease. They emphasize the importance of maximizing the initial valve size for optimal outcomes. Additionally, Dr. Yang shared insights on his Y-incision technique, highlighting its advantages and effectiveness. They also examined whether this technique increases the length of the surgical procedure. Joel also highlights recent JANS articles on exploring the use of instant messaging groups in the postoperative period for pectus excavatum patients, a multicenter retrospective study comparing DCD heart transplantation in Europe and the United States, six-month outcomes of a trial of potassium supplementation thresholds after cardiac surgery, and determining the individualized probability of myocardial recovery. In addition, Joel explores self-constructed tubular heart valve using bovine pericardium for surgical treatment of tricuspid valve endocarditis, mitral valve repair using the sandwich technique for symmetrical bileaflet prolapse, and an episode of The Atrium podcast featuring host Dr. Alice Copperwheat speaking with Dr. Elan Burton about distal coronary anastomosis. Before closing, Joel highlights upcoming events in CT surgery. JANS Items Mentioned Exploring the Use of Instant Messaging Groups in the Postoperative Period for Pectus Excavatum Patients A Comparison of DCD Heart Transplantation in Europe and the United States: A Multi-Centre, Retrospective Study Six-Month Outcomes of a Trial of Potassium Supplementation Thresholds After Cardiac Surgery Determining the Individualized Probability of Myocardial Recovery: The Multicenter RecoverHeart Calculator CTSNet Content Mentioned Self-Constructed Tubular Heart Valve Using Bovine Pericardium for Surgical Treatment of Tricuspid Valve Endocarditis Mitral Valve Repair Using the Sandwich Technique for Symmetrical Bileaflet Prolapse The Atrium: Distal Coronary Anastomosis Other Items Mentioned Career Center CTSNet Events Disclaimer The information and views presented on CTSNet.org represent the views of the authors and contributors of the material and not of CTSNet. Please review our full disclaimer page here.
Kencan Dengan Tuhan - Jumat, 5 Juni 2026Bacaan: Tetapi la berkata: "Yang berbahagia ialah mereka yang mendengarkan firman Allah dan yang memeliharanya." (Lukas 11:28)Renungan: Biksu Matthieu Ricard disebut oleh beberapa ilmuwan dari Universitas Wisconsin, Amerika Serikat, sebagai orang yang paling bahagia yang pernah mereka uji. Rahasianya terletak pada meditasi. Meditasi adalah kunci untuk melatih otak. Ricard mengatakan bahwa orang yang berbahagia adalah orang yang melatih otaknya. Lalu, apa yang dipikirkan Ricard saat bermeditasi? Hasil scan otak menunjukkan bahwa ketika Ricard merenungkan kasih sayang, otaknya menghasilkan gelombang gamma. Gelombang ini erat kaitannya dengan kesadaran, perhatian, pembelajaran, dan memori. Gelombang inilah yang memicu seseorang merasakan kebahagiaan dan mengurangi kecenderungan terhadap hal negatif. Para peneliti menyebutnya sebagai neuroplastisitas dan mereka menganggap hal ini sungguh luar biasa. Dunia mengakui bahwa kebahagiaan bisa diraih dengan meditasi, dengan merenungkan kasih sayang, menenangkan diri, dsb. Bagaimana kata firman Tuhan mengenai kebahagiaan? Alkitab kaya sekali dengan kata "berbahagia". Salah satunya yang Tuhan Yesus katakan bahwa orang yang berbahagia adalah orang yang mendengarkan firman Allah dan memeliharanya. Meditasi bagi orang Kristen adalah sarana merenungkan firman Tuhan, bukan jalan untuk memperoleh kebahagiaan. Sedangkan kebahagiaan itu sendiri akan diperoleh ketika kita mampu menjaga keseimbangan antara merenungkan firman-Nya dan menerapkannya dalam kehidupan sehari-hari. Demikianlah, merenungkan firman Tuhan saja belumlah cukup, karena firman itu harus dilakukan agar utuh dan sempurna. Tuhan Yesus berfirman bahwa orang yang berbahagia bukanlah orang yang sekadar mendengarkan firman, tetapi juga yang mau melakukannya dengan taat dan setia. Apakah hidup kita sudah bahagia? Apakah kita sudah pantas disebut sebagai orang paling bahagia di dunia ini? Jika belum, marilah kita hari ini memperhatikan dan melakukan sabda-Nya dengan taat dan setia. Tuhan Yesus memberkati. Doa:Tuhan Yesus, terima kasih untuk setiap firman yang boleh aku baca setiap hari. Bantulah aku agar firman yang kubaca dapat ku laksanakan dalam hidupku sehari-hari, sehingga sukacita-Mu dapat tinggal di dalam hatiku. Amin. (Dod).
KATA PEMRED #35PinterPolitik.comBayangkan sebuah perahu kecil di tengah laut menjelang subuh. Di kiri menjulang sebuah karang, di kanan karang lain yang sama besarnya. Arus menyeret, angin berganti arah, dan pendayung paham satu hal yang sederhana: menabrak karang mana pun berarti karam. Yang menyelamatkan bukanlah memilih salah satu karang, melainkan menguasai dayung.
The Memorial Hall of the First National Congress of the Communist Party of China in Shanghai received around 100,000 foreign visitors last year, a record high that reflects the growth in international interest in the CPC's history and China's development journey.中共一大纪念馆（上海）去年接待外籍访客约10万人次，创下历史新高，这一数据折射出国际社会对中国共产党历史以及中国发展历程的关注度持续攀升。Officials at the memorial hall said in an interview on Monday that foreign visitors come to find out "why China can".该纪念馆相关负责人在周一接受采访时表示，外籍访客前来参观，核心是想要探寻“中国为什么能”的答案。"These overseas visitors included delegations from international organizations and an increasing number of independent travelers, thanks to China's relaxed visa policies in recent years," said Yang Yu, director of the memorial hall's publicity and education department.纪念馆宣传教育部主任杨宇表示，得益于我国近年放宽签证政策，来访外籍人群涵盖各类国际组织代表团，自助游客数量也持续增长。"They are not merely coming for photo opportunities," she said. "Many are drawn to the birthplace of the CPC, seeking to understand why the Party has endured for over a century and continues to thrive. They are interested in discovering the secrets behind its success."她表示，这些外籍访客并非只为打卡拍照。许多人慕名来到中国共产党的诞生地，希望了解中国共产党百年赓续、蓬勃发展的原因，探寻其成功的密码。Yang also noted the growing diversity in visitors' nationalities, with many foreign tourists listing the site as a key stop in Shanghai — a city aiming to become China's top destination for inbound tourism.杨宇介绍，访客的国籍构成也愈发多元。上海正全力打造中国入境旅游首选目的地，中共一大会址已成为众多外籍游客到访上海的必游地标。Since the memorial hall launched its exhibition commemorating the 100th anniversary of the CPC's founding in June 2021, it has welcomed more than 12 million visitors in total, with the annual number rising steadily to reach 3.23 million last year.自2021年6月中共一大会址推出建党百年主题展览以来，纪念馆累计接待游客超1200万人次，年接待量稳步攀升，去年全年接待量达323万人次。The exhibition tells the story of the CPC's founding and highlights the Party's mission to seek happiness for the Chinese people and achieve the rejuvenation of the nation.该主题展览完整呈现了中国共产党的诞生历程，生动诠释了中国共产党为中国人民谋幸福、为中华民族谋复兴的初心使命。The memorial hall has developed a service system featuring full English coverage, tours in seven foreign languages, and guided tours in English and Japanese.When engaging with foreign visitors, the memorial hall's docents focus less on past hardships and more on China's achievements in the 21st century.纪念馆已搭建完善的涉外服务体系，实现英文服务全覆盖，提供七种外语讲解服务及英、日语专属导览服务。讲解员在面向外籍访客开展讲解时，会适度弱化过往艰苦历程的讲述，重点聚焦中国21世纪以来的发展成就。"This is something we learned from interacting with overseas visitors," Yang said. "They are most interested in China's rapid development over the past two decades and how the Chinese people are living better lives. The memorial hall serves as a window for them to gain an understanding of a real and endearing China, and many have expressed a sense of resonance after their visit."杨宇表示，这是场馆在与外籍访客交流过程中总结的经验。海外访客最关注中国二十年来的飞速发展以及民众生活的改善。纪念馆已然成为一扇窗口，让外籍人士看见真实、鲜活、可亲的中国，不少访客参观后都产生了强烈共鸣。The number of young foreign visitors has been growing, with some sharing their experiences on and insights into international social media platforms.Yang recalled a video uploaded by a Canadian that attracted comments from people around the world, including a Chinese university student who remarked that seeing the memorial hall through a foreign vlogger's lens was a unique experience.外籍青年访客数量持续增长，不少年轻人将自己的参观经历与感悟发布在海外社交媒体平台上。杨宇分享了一个案例：一名加拿大网友发布的参观视频，收获了全球各地网友的留言。其中一名中国大学生留言表示，透过外国博主的视角看中共一大会址，是一种全新的体验。To engage younger audiences, the memorial hall has continuously innovated its approach, offering immersive activities and virtual-reality experiences to help bring history closer to young people.为贴合年轻群体的需求，纪念馆持续创新宣教形式，推出沉浸式体验活动和虚拟现实体验项目，让历史可感可触、走近青年。"We hope that all visitors, whether from home or abroad, leave feeling inspired," Yang said. "The CPC's journey has not been without challenges, but the Party has always maintained a forward-looking spirit."杨宇说：“我们希望每一位海内外参观者都能有所感悟、有所启迪。中国共产党的百年征程并非一帆风顺，但始终坚守初心、奋勇向前、开拓进取。”Xie Yiling, a primary school student in Shanghai, has been a volunteer guide at the memorial hall for over three years, leading more than 30 tours, including for visitors from the United States and Brazil. She expressed pride in sharing the CPC's stories with foreign visitors and hoped to pass on the "red gene" to inspire more people.上海小学生谢怡灵已在纪念馆担任志愿讲解员三年多，累计完成30余场讲解服务，服务过美国、巴西等多国访客。她为能向外国友人讲述红色故事感到自豪，希望传承红色基因、传递红色力量，感召更多人。A group of high school students from Denver in the US state of Colorado visited the memorial hall on Monday during their first trip to China.周一，一批来自美国科罗拉多州丹佛市的高中生到访中共一大会址，这是他们首次来到中国。Anissa Elmrini, 17, was among them. "Many people around me — and I myself — are very interested in Shanghai and China," she said. "The streets here are beautiful, and the people are really nice and helpful. I see this trip with my teenage friends as a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity."17岁的Anissa Elmrini是到访学生之一。她表示：“我身边很多同学和我一样，对上海、对中国充满好奇。这里的街道风景优美，人们友善又热心。能和同龄伙伴一起来中国参观，是一次千载难逢的宝贵经历。”
注：节目中提到的Fatima和女儿已经平安抵达加拿大。本期是“中东”系列的第11期。在中东旅行，你不可能看不到“难民”——他们或是餐厅服务员、或是街头小贩、也可能是直接向你要钱的孩子。2011年叙利亚内战开始后，产生了大约560万流落国外的难民，他们去到土耳其、约旦、黎巴嫩……如果你觉得这已经很多了，还有巴勒斯坦难民，从1948年至今在联合国登记的难民人数，已接近590万人了；中东和周边的一些国家，也一直在制造新的难民，比如像阿富汗、苏丹和也门。请跟随本期节目分享人曼曼，走进黎巴嫩、叙利亚、伊拉克的难民营去探访，去看看他们的生活。推荐阅读：节目中提到的叙利亚女孩阿什蒂的故事，https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/2ruGNzgm1vG16Rvu9YuP9A相关节目：多了解一点叙利亚，请收听第268期《天堂的模样》故事节点05:19 叙利亚人和他们的脱口秀艺术25:02 身边的“难民” 32:09 “难民”身份的分类和界定35:06 走进伊拉克“库区”的叙利亚人难民营44:37 谁来管理“难民”和不遣返原则48:47 他国为何接收“难民”？53:07 女性难民的处境：法提玛的故事01:11:04 工作、身份、竞争和一种“死局”01:24:44 回到本土的他们和他们的失望01:37:22 ”难民”教会我的那些事壮游者曼曼:播客《微小叙事》主播，法国社会科学高等研究院社会学在读博士，多次赴中东探访。主播Yang:曾与“难民”同处一室的男子。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。
Click here to send me a quick message :) Traditional intact cultures, and systems like Ayurveda and TCM, all include not only physical and emotional healing but also speak to how the energetic layers of our beings impact our healing, too.Whether it's tuning into the medicine of the wheel of the year like Summer Solstice (the expansive, invigorating sunlight) or the harmonious dance of Yin and Yang or the subtle energies from the Vedic lens of Sattva, Rajas and Tamas, every system holds its own wisdom. What matters most is how these subtle energies truly impact us, what we notice, what we feel affinity towards and what works for each of us as unique individuals.The dance of light and dark, contraction and expansion, the underworld and above world, are part of the necessary path to healing. Without one we cannot have the other. I explore all of this in depth and share some reflective prompts and share some examples of herbs and foods that can help you cultivate some of the subtle energies as well. This was a total riffing episode, so I hope it offers some little gems for at least one of you since it just sort of flowed through!Resources:Today's shownotes: Subtle energies on your path to radiant wellbeingFree guide to Gardening for Your Hormonal HealthEpisode 172: What is vibrational medicine? Flower essences & mantraIf you loved this episode, share it with a friend, or take a screenshot and share on social media and tag me @herbalwombwisdomAnd if you love this podcast, leave a rating & write a review! It's really helpful to get the show to more amazing humans like you. ❤️DISCLAIMER: This podcast is for educational purposes only, I am not providing any medical advice, I am not a medical practitioner, I'm an herbalist and in the US, there is no path to licensure for herbalists, so my role is as an herbal educator. Please do your own research and consult your healthcare provider for any personal concerns.
UKTS Podcast Episode 276 played LIVE @ Hackney Studios, LONDON A journey through melodic, progressive and uplifting trance! TRACKLIST 1. Simon Leon - The Slow Dusk (In Search of Sunrise 18) 2. J Ribbon - Man on Fire 3. Ferry Corsten, Ruben De Ronde, AVIRA, NRG2000 - Rise Up 4. BLR - Bonaire 5. Estiva, Jess Ball - Carnal Emotion (Fehrplay Remix) 6. Marcel Vautier -Without You (Hausman Remix) 7. Simon Leon - Waiting for the night (bootleg rework) 8. Nitrous Oxide, Farius - Eterna 9. First State, Anita Kelsey - Falling feat. Anita Kelsey (Dave Neven presents OCATA Remix) 10. SGNLS, OTTAGON - Right Now feat. SGNLS 11. Simon Leon, Christina Novelli, Daniel Kandi - Haunted 12. Atlantis - Fiji (Oliver Smith Remix) 13. Somna, Yang, MIDI Kittyy - No Need to Hide 14. Armin van Buuren, Orjan Nilsen - Belter 15. DIM3NSION, EGGSTA - Shattered 16. Kyau & Albert, Maywave - 1000 Years 17. Super8 & Tab - Helsinki Scorchin' 18. Andy Moor, Somna, Brieanna Grace - I'm Alive 19. Factor B - Sea of Thoughts (Club mix) 20. Yang, Spencer Newell, MIDI Kittyy - Love I Didn't Need 21. Amy Wiles - Dreamland 22. Andy Moor - Safe On Both Sides (Daniel Kandi remix) 23. First State, Anita Kelsey - Falling feat. Anita Kelsey (Craig Connelly Remix) 24. Alan Fullmer, Eyla, Mark Yula - One 25. Transaphonic, HASZSALII - Dream Come True
Eastern Philosophy describes a peace that is found when we fast our minds to release preconceived judgments and get out of our own way. The Taoist Philosophy of Joy teaches that when we are disharmonized with the world, we feel it physically and emotionally, becoming susceptible to being too rigid or totally submissive. But Taoism and happiness aren't just intellectual thoughts to be debated; they are our natural flow. By aligning ourselves with the natural current of existence, we naturally step into effortless living. To discuss the crossroads of Eastern philosophy and effortless living, Harvesting Happiness Podcast host Lisa Cypers Kamen welcomes Professor of Philosophy and author, Dr. Robin R. Wang, PhD. Dr. Yang describes the Taoist principles that offer a short lesson of ancient wisdom for our modern world from her acclaimed book, Yinyang: The Way of Heaven and Earth in Chinese Thought and Culture. Like what you're hearing? WANT MORE SOUND IDEAS FOR DEEPER THINKING? Check out More Mental Fitness by Harvesting Happiness bonus content available exclusively on https://harvestinghappiness.substack.com/ and https://medium.com/@HarvestingHappiness.
In this episode, Dr. K is joined by his wife, Kruti (Mrs. K), for a special Call-In style Q&A to celebrate Mental Health May. Together, they discuss the launch of the new Guide to Love, Sex, and Relationships and take a deep dive into community questions regarding attachment styles, the neurobiology of love, and the practical hurdles of modern "adulting". What to expect in this episode: The Yin and Yang of Partnership: Dr. K and Kruti reveal how their vastly different personalities—extroverted vs. introverted and material vs. spiritual—create a balanced relationship through shared accountability and a similar moral compass. The "Adulting" Burden: A look at why modern life feels so overwhelming and why the amount of responsibility carried by individuals today has "ballooned disproportionately" compared to previous generations. Self-Worth and the Playground Shadow: An analysis of how childhood bullying creates a primitive drive for conflict avoidance that can sabotage adult self-esteem until you learn to "hold your ground". "Dark Magic" vs. "Pink Magic": Why using professional "map-hacking" communication skills (dark magic) can actually backfire in romance, and why new daters should instead embrace "pink magic"—the playfulness and boyish joy of being in someone's presence. The Neurobiology of Love: A technical breakdown of the four-part equation for sustainable love involving passion (dopamine), bonding (oxytocin), comfort (serotonin), and sacrifice. Escaping the "Match Made in Hell": How anxious and avoidant partners can navigate gridlocked conflicts by quantifying their needs on a scale of 1 to 10 and recognizing that their tensions are often a "karma" designed for spiritual growth. The Hybrid Build Advantage: Why being a "jack of all trades" is a major competitive advantage in a late-stage capitalist economy and how "wasted time" on diverse skills often leads to the most successful career paths. Action vs. Outcome: Why the quickest way to suffer in life is to focus on outcomes you cannot control rather than the internal actions that you can. Dr. K's NEW Guide to Love, Sex, & Relationships is here! Order now: https://bit.ly/4dO3x0VHG Coaching : https://bit.ly/46bIkdo Dr. K's Guide to Mental Health: https://bit.ly/44z3SztHG Memberships : https://bit.ly/3TNoMVf Products & Services : https://bit.ly/44kz7x0 HealthyGamer.GG: https://bit.ly/3ZOopgQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Do you think AI will have an impact on science? You are wrong. It will not–it already does. The annual International Conference on Information Systems received over 1,000 more paper submissions this year. Our main journals report a 20%, 40%, or even 100% increase in submission numbers. This could be great if these papers were good, if we simply saw more and better research being produced. Problem is: We don't. What we see is an AI slop tsunami of less readable papers, hastily produced, with marginal insights if any. How should we handle this situation? We discuss a few possible levers on the supply and demand side of research that we as a field could implement. References Gartenberg, C., Hasan, S., Murray, A., & Pierce, L. (2026). More Versus Better: Artificial Intelligence, Incentives, and the Emerging Crisis in Peer Review. Organization Science, 37(3), https://doi.org/10.1287/orsc.2026.ed.v37.n3. Ho, S. Y., Recker, J., Tan, C.-W., Vance, A., & Zhang, H. (2023). MISQ Special Issue on Registered Reports. MIS Quarterly, https://misq.umn.edu/call_for_papers/registered-reports. Liang, W., Zhang, Y., Cao, H., Wang, B., Ding, D. Y., Yang, X., Vodrahalli, K., He, S., Smith, D. S., Yin, Y., McFarland, D. A., & Zou, J. (2024). Can Large Language Models Provide Useful Feedback on Research Papers? A Large-Scale Empirical Analysis. NEJM AI, 1(8). https://doi.org/10.1056/AIoa240019 Saunders, C. (2005). Editor's Comments: Looking for Diamond Cutters. MIS Quarterly, 29(1), iii–viii. Tyner, A. H., Abatayo, A. L., Daley, M., . . . Errington, T. M. (2026). Investigating the Replicability of the Social and Behavioural Sciences. Nature, 652(8108), 143–150. Dennis, A. R., Valacich, J. S., Fuller, M. A., & Schneider, C. (2006). Research Standards for Promotion and Tenure in Information Systems. MIS Quarterly, 30(1), 1–12.
On the surface, the main characters in Kelly Yang's new novel, “The Take,” have little in common. Ingrid Parker is a rich, white, female movie producer who has paid her dues and scrapped her way to position of power in Hollywood. Maggie Wang is a young, broke, Asian American writer who is desperately looking for approval and a break. But what they share is an an awareness of time: Ingrid doesn't have enough. Maggie is impatient for it to move faster.When a medical experiment ties the two together, their individual assumptions about ambition and aging and mentorship and power are challenged. How much are they each willing to sacrifice in the quest to succeed? Yang, who is mostly known for her middle-grade books, including the wildly successful “Front Desk” series, says she wrote her first adult novel because she needed to process what she experienced firsthand in Hollywood. She talks about that and much more with Kerri Miller on this week's Big Books and Bold Ideas. Guest: Kelly Yang is a New York Times bestselling author of over 15 books for kids and teens, including the “Front Desk” series. “The Take” is her debut adult novel. Subscribe to the Thread newsletter for the latest book and author news and must-read recommendations.
In this episode, Skye Sturgeon explores the TCM pattern known as Cold in the Uterus and its role in gynecological and reproductive health. He discusses how Cold, Yang deficiency, Blood stagnation, and lifestyle factors may contribute to menstrual irregularities, pelvic pain, and fertility challenges.Skye also examines classical treatment strategies, including acupuncture approaches and herbal formulas such as Shao Fu Zhu Yu Tang and Wen Jing Tang, while bridging traditional Chinese medicine theory with modern biomedical perspectives on hormonal balance and reproductive function.You can access the article here: https://www.mayway.com/blogs/articles/cold-in-the-uterusSee 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/
What really is consciousness? Following Kogonada as our through line this week we reviewed 2021's sci-fi drama After Yang.A family deals with stages of grief and acceptance when their artificial human assistant breaks down. Written and Directed by: KogonadaBased on the short story “Saying Goodbye to Yang” by Alexander WeinsteinStarring: John Cho, Haley Lu Richardson, and Parker PoseyCome on in and have a listen! What do you think of this movie? What are others like it you enjoyed? We'd love to hear from you! Please like, follow, subscribe, share.
We're taking another game break, which means it's time for some pure, unadulterated nonsense! Vki and Vka are back with another round of Otome Superfight, but this time, we're doing things a little differently. Instead of pulling from multiple worlds, we are confining the chaos to Burlone residents only.That's right, it's a total Piofiore Massacre.We didn't just stop at the main Love Interests either—we threw the side characters into the ring too. Because why should Yang and Gilbert get all the "glory" when we can pit the rest of the mafia (and the church and the police) against each other in ridiculous hypothetical battles?How badly will the sisters bend the laws of physics and logic to make sure their favorites survive? Who gets completely nerfed by a hilarious handicap, and who walks away unscathed? Will Vka lose again because her sister always finds a way to make her concede? It is literally impossible to be serious during this episode, so come pull up a chair and see if you agree who wins each round of Otome Superfight!This episode is sponsored by RipReaderhttps://ripreaderapp.com/Games discussed: Ikemen Villains, PiofioreNone of the games or characters discussed belong to us.Support the show
The lads open with the Wu-Tang connection (RZA has this high on his all-time kung fu list), then jump straight into what makes this film such a riot: a betrayed warrior clan, relentless set-piece combat, and some of the most creative pole/staff fighting you'll ever see.They unpack the story of the Yang brothers being ambushed, the surviving brothers' trauma and vengeance, and Gordon Liu's turn as the Fifth Brother as he channels rage into monk training before the movie detonates into a legendary finale.Highlights from the discussion include:The iconic Shaw Brothers set design and stylised battle stagingThe “remove the wolf's teeth” monk philosophy becoming literal in the climaxThe insane physicality of the cast and practical stunt brutalityThe coffin-room/bar showdown as an all-time kung fu finaleBy the end, it's a full house: huge enjoyment, massive respect for the craft, and a strong recommendation for anyone into action cinema history.You can now text us anonymously to leave feedback, suggest future content or simply hurl abuse at us. We'll read out any texts we receive on the show. Click here to try it out!We love to hear from our listeners! By which I mean we tolerate it. If it hasn't been completely destroyed yet you can usually find us on twitter @dads_film, on Facebook Bad Dads Film Review, on email at baddadsjsy@gmail.com or on our website baddadsfilm.com. Until next time, we remain... Bad Dads
一名叫齐林的摄影师，在2021年、经历人生多重打击后，跑到肯尼亚北部，开启了一场地狱级别的荒原跋涉——他和一位叫马丁的桑布鲁族向导，牵着一头叫“齐沛石”的骆驼，沿着东非大裂谷、从南到北徒步了700公里。更多齐林的沿途摄影作品请于公众号“壮游者”相关推送里观看。口误纠正：37分11秒开始，桑布鲁族（Samburu）的割礼应为每14年一次；每7年为一个年龄组的是邻近部落Gabra族。故事节点07:10 肯尼亚不止是草原 11:26 一头叫“齐沛石“骆驼22:26 小技巧：如何与骆驼相处25:33 来自桑布鲁族的向导马丁36:51 从“割礼”到勇士“莫兰”44:41 部族冲突从哪里来？49:09 白人高地和矛矛起义59:14 一次被“抢劫”的经历01:08:58 “齐沛石”逃出来了壮游者齐林：扎根非洲十余年，前央企驻外人员，搞摄影，拍纪录片，也写作。2026年，其首部旅行文学作品《骆驼日记：徒步纵穿肯尼亚》由商务印书馆出版。主播Yang:一个向往去野的户外小白。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。
There's a conflict in time management and productivity that few people ever talk about. That's the conflict between being productive and being responsive. It's almost like the Ying and Yang of life. A sort of Newtonian “everything has an equal and opposite reaction.” While we may want to shut ourselves away and give our full focus to an important piece of work, there's always someone, somewhere, who wants to interrupt us and keep us from being productive. It's this that we will be looking at this week. Links: Email Me | Twitter | Facebook | Website | Linkedin Learn more and register for the Ultimate Productivity Workshop here. Get Your Copy Of Your Time, Your Way: Time Well Managed, Life Well Lived The Working With… Weekly Newsletter Carl Pullein Learning Centre Carl's YouTube Channel Carl Pullein Coaching Programmes Subscribe to my Substack The Working With… Podcast Previous episodes page Script | 417 Hello, and welcome to episode 417 of the Your Time, Your Way Podcast. A podcast to answer all your questions about productivity, time management, self-development, and goal planning. My name is Carl Pullein, and I am your host of this show. I'm sure we've all been there. We have an important piece of work to complete, and we need a good two or three hours of uninterrupted focus to do it. We block our calendars and pre-plan our day to minimise the risk of anything happening that will interrupt our plan. And then the day starts, you turn up for work, and all hell has broken loose. Bosses and colleagues are in a panic, and you're told you must attend an urgent meeting in twenty minutes. No ifs or buts, you must attend. Argh! It's enough to have you asking what the point is in making plans when this always happens. Well, not so fast. It's just Newton's third law of Motion acting in a way Sir Isaac Newton never expected. The pressure of needing two or three hours of quiet, focused work is matched by the force of people needing your attention right now. Finding the antidote to this phenomenon is what this week's question is all about. So, without further ado, let me hand you over to the Mystery Podcast Voice for this week's question. This week's question comes from Tim. Tim asks, “ Hi Carl, I've tried to do time blocking for years and have never found a way to stick with it. My colleagues always seem to have urgent questions or need me to do something right now. Do you have any ideas to avoid this from happening? Hi Tim, thank you for your question. You may have heard of the concept of manager vs maker (or sometimes producer). A manager's role is to ensure the work is getting done, allocate resources, and hold meetings. A maker's role is to produce the work. The conflict is between the manager's need to know what's happening and the maker's need for uninterrupted time to produce the work the manager is chasing. In my experience working with teams, the best teams are those where managers trust their teams to get the work done. Where the flow of information is smooth and works both ways, and the need for “update” meetings is minimal. The most ineffective teams are those where managers constantly want to know what's happening, are unclear about what they want and by when, and don't protect their team from interruptions. You can tell these managers by the number of “status” meetings they have each week. Every day is full of them. I remember seeing an interview with Toto Wolff, the CEO and team principal of the Mercedes-Benz Formula 1 racing team. In one response to a question, he said: “My role is to hire the best people, tell them what I want, and then get out of the way and let them do their work.” Toto Wolff is not an engineer or aerodynamicist, but he is an excellent leader and manager. Many of the software engineers I've spoken with tell me they need about 4 to 6 hours a day to focus on writing code. And even with the help of AI, there's still a lot of focused work required. AI doesn't magically produce code. It needs prompting, the right context given and a clear outcome. And the results need to be carefully checked and tested. A lot of focused work. The answer to many of these issues for the people who produce the work is to use time blocking. Now, time blocking often gets abused. I've seen countless articles and videos suggesting that you block every hour (and sometimes minute) with something. This is wrong. That's not time blocking. That's setting yourself up for failure, bordering on self-abuse. Time blocking that works is when you protect two or three hours a day for deeper, focused work. You then leave the rest of the day open for meetings, interruptions and lighter work such as responding to messages and emails. It's balancing the need for being productive with the need to be responsive. Yet it's also about putting in place barriers that help you get your work done, and communicating to your colleagues and bosses that you cannot be disturbed right now. I've found it's that communication step people struggle with. There seems to be a fear that people will think less of you because you are not available to their every whim when they need you. Complete fallacy. The people in your organisation who get the most respect are the ones who are strict about when they are available and when they are not. They have clear barriers, and no one crosses those barriers. The people who get the least respect and are often the ones left behind on the promotion ladder have no barriers. They are always willing to stop and chat about this, that, and the other. These are the people who end up taking their work home and are always the last to submit on a project. As Jim Rohn said, "When you work, work. When you play, play. Don't mix the two.” The problem here is that when you don't set boundaries and are always available, your bosses feel they have to supervise you more. You get caught in a vicious circle. And because you are always submitting your work at the last minute, you're being interrupted by colleagues and bosses asking how you're getting on. When it comes to protecting time on your calendar for focused work, timing is everything. According to several studies, around 80% of people are at their most focused and creative in the morning. This means, if you want to produce your best work, do it when you are at your most focused and creative. If that is the morning, protect time in the morning and leave your afternoons open for discussions, meetings and other responsive tasks. To give you one example, I have a client who is a software engineer. She's the manager of a team of engineers, and each morning at 8:30 am, they have a 15-minute ‘stand-up meeting' to inform everyone of their plan for the day. (They all follow the Daily Planning Sequence). This informs the team when each of them will be doing their focused work time (usually a three-hour block), what meetings they have, and when they will be available to discuss projects. My client blocks her calendar from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm for doing her focused work, but does allow 9:00 am to 9:30 am to discuss any issues with individual team members or her bosses. Then 9:30 hits, and she shuts down Slack and email, opens up her coding software, and for the next three hours, it's complete and total focus time. Since she and her team adopted this practice, they've never missed a deadline, and no one ever has to take work home. And more importantly, their productivity, as individuals and as a team, has shot through the roof. This has the added benefit of their bosses now knowing not to disturb them during focus time. There's plenty of time to update projects or gather information before and after a focus block. It works. It's balancing the need to be productive with the need to be responsive. And during an eight-hour workday, her team is only unavailable for three hours, not all at once. So there is always someone available to field questions from higher-ups and clients, if necessary. Now, there is another block I would highly recommend, and this one will help to reduce and even eliminate backlogs. This is the communications and admin hour. Let's be honest, Slack and Teams didn't do what they promised. Make communicating between teams and colleagues easier and faster. All these tools have done is take away the immediacy of email, move it to another tool, and made it noisier than email ever was. We still get far too many communications, and far too many low-value and time-wasting messages. The problem today is the one we've faced since the dawn of email: the feeling that we must respond immediately. Now, I'll take you back to the two opposing forces at play in your workday: the need to be productive and the need to be responsive. If you were 100% productive, you wouldn't be communicating with anyone and would be focused solely on your work. If you were 100% responsive, you'd never get any work done, as you'd be responding to interruptions and answering questions and messages all day. So, there's a need to find some balance. In my real-life tests, I've found that if you set aside an hour later in the day to respond to your messages, backlogs rarely occur, and if they do, they remain under control. This only works, though, if you are consistent with this method. You'll never be on top of your messages if you sporadically deal with them throughout the week. But if you consistently spend an hour or so responding to these messages and catching up on relevant threads, you'll never feel overwhelmed, and if things do build up, adding an extra 30 minutes is often all you need to get things under control. Now, let's deal with the elephant in the room. You're open calendar. Time blocking will never work if you do not get control of your calendar and get in first. In other words, your focus block and your communications and admin time should be pre-blocked on your calendar. I've seen people wait until Monday morning to find time to get their productive work done, only to discover their calendar is full of meetings. No, no, no. It doesn't work like that. You have to go into your calendar and begin protecting time today. Perhaps your calendar is now full for the next two weeks. If so, go out three weeks in the future and set up some recurring blocks of time for doing your productive work now. You can change these later if the time you've protected is needed for something important, but if you don't do it now, you will never do it, and the pattern you're stuck in today will be the same pattern you're stuck in in three weeks. I would also recommend setting these up as recurring blocks. That makes your life easier, and you soon come to respect these time blocks. This also makes planning the week simpler. Knowing that you've got a couple of hours each day protected for your productive work, you can assign dates to your work more confidently. I know when I begin the week, that I will have time on Thursday to write this script. I have time protected for doing so. So there you go, Tim. I hope that has helped. Look at the work you do, calculate where your balance between being productive and responsive lies, and then reflect that in your calendar. I mentioned two hours a day for focused work, but if you are in a role that requires you to be particularly responsive, you may only allow one hour a day. But that is far better than nothing. Good luck, and thank you for your question. Thank you to you, too, for listening. It just remains for me to wish you all a very, very productive week.
We talk about the famous Wu Zetian, as well as Kings Munmu, Sinmun, and Hyoso in Silla. These were the rulers at the same time that Uno no Sarara was overseeing things in Yamato. Here we see a bit of tit for tat politics between Yamato and Silla. We also get a tale of personal sacrifice from veterans of the Silla-Tang war against Baekje. For more notes and references, check out our blogpost page: https://sengokudaimyo.com/podcast/episode-149 Rough Transcript Welcome to Sengoku Daimyo's Chronicles of Japan. My name is Joshua and this is episode 149: Kings, Queen, and an Empress Uno no Sarara and her son, Crown Prince Kusakabe, sat in court. The trappings of the recent mourning period had been put aside with the recent burial of Uno's husband, Ohoama, and they were now preparing for Crown Prince Kusakabe's coronation. However, the matter in front of them had nothing to do with that. Instead, they listened to an official recounting of what had transpired on the peninsula. The court had explicitly sent an envoy to Silla to inform them of Ohoama's death, but it took much longer than it should have for Norimaro and his party to return. There had even been an envoy mission from Silla while they were away. As Uno no Sarara listened intently, she found it harder and harder to keep her emotions in check. She listened as the story of the Yamato mission was told, and as she heard of how her messengers were treated—how they weren't even allowed to tell the Silla court their news all because someone in Silla had decided that they weren't appropriate ambassadors. Silla had finally come to learn of Ohoama's death, and the mission returned home, but this treatment was inexcusable. These were not just Yamato's messengers, they were carrying the royal word of Queen Uno no Sarara, head of the state and de facto ruler as they mourned the loss of her husband and predecessor. To have them kept waiting because of some invented protocol was an affront to the nation, but it was also an affront to her. This. Would. Not. Do... Greetings, everyone! Thank you once again for tuning in. As you may recall, last episode we covered the ceremonies around the death and burial of Ohoama, aka Temmu Tennou, as well as the unceremonious death of Crown Prince Kusakabe, leading to the throne being taken by his mother, Queen Uno no Sarara, aka Jitou Tennou. One aspect of everything that was going on was the relations with the continent. This included missions from Yamato to the continent—especially those involved with communicating information about the changes in the Yamato court. So this episode I thought we could look at some of the things we see in the record and go over where things sat with regards to the continent. First things first, let's brush up on where we left off. Back in episode 140 we talked about how the Silla-Tang alliance had broken down. With Baekje and Goguryeo both defeated, the Tang had set up commanderies to oversea captured territory in both kingdoms, and even though Emperor Tang Taizong had promised Silla suzerainty over Baekje, his successor, Gaozong, had not adhered to that agreement. In response, and with the help of Goguryeo rebels, Kind Munmu of Silla had fought back against the Tang forces, eventually consolidating everything south of the Taedong river, approximating the extent of the modern country of South Korea. Meanwhile, Goguryeo rebels continued to trouble the Tang, and King Bojang set up by the Tang dynasty would eventually betray them, allying with the northern Malgal people. They would continue to fight to restore their sovereignty. With pressure from Silla and Goguryeo, the Tang commandery pulled back from Pyongyang to Liaoyang—effectively putting the mountainous regions at the head of the Korean peninsula between them and their enemies. Silla control was de facto, but would not be recognized formally by the Tang dynasty until the early 8th century. That didn't meant they were completely at odds, however. Silla would resume diplomatic mission to the Tang, despite their territorial disagreements. Silla's King Munmu, who had pushed back against the Tang, was succeed by his son, known as King Sinmun. Sinmun had been Crown Prince during the wars against Baekje and Goguryeo. Much as Ohoama and Uno no Sarara had been doing on the archipelago, he was working to centralize royal authority in Silla. In 681, as Silla was still mourning the death of King Munmu, a rebellion broke out. It was led by a high ranking Silla official, and father-in-law to Sinmun, Kim Humdol. It was quickly put down, and Kim Humdol and other officials who were implicated were executed. This was actually a golden opportunity for the new King Sinmun to help purge the court of any rivals or ministers with less than absolute dedication to his plan to centralize authority. I kind of get the feeling that, for all of the past conflicts between their nations, Sinmun, Ohoama, and Uno might have gotten along quite well. However, that didn't stop the fact that they were rulers of rival nations, and while they may have had similar concepts of leadership, they also were focused on their own rule and authority. To that end, Sinmun also reached out to the Tang court with tribute missions, and in so doing was at least recognized by the Tang court, who enfeoffed him as King of Silla. This appears to have been a bit of polite fiction, but that was how a lot of this operated, ultimately. King Sinmun would have held power in Silla regardless of the Tang court's approval, but the fiction that the court had bestowed his authority no doubt provided some diplomatic benefits, and a context within which to operate on the international stage. It also no doubt allowed for increased trade, bringing in exotic and high status items, which would have been useful for boosting approval ratings back home. King Sinmun ruled until his death in 691. He was succeeded by his son, known as King Hyoso. However, Hyoso was young—about 5 years old when he took the throne. And so his mother, Queen Sinmok, acted as regent for much of his reign—right up until her death in 700. Hyoso ended up reigning for a decade, until 702, meaning that he and his mother reigned throughout Uno no Sarara's period as sovereign in Yamato. Hyoso's reign saw continued progress towards centralization of authority, as well as improved relationships with the Tang court. Silla maintained diplomatic ties and tribute missions, and the Tang court conferred recognition on Hyoso as the King of Silla, in return. Speaking of the Tang Court, Emperor Tang Gaozong passed away before Ohoama had, departing this world in 683. However, for all that he was the emperor, he had not really been the one running things for some time. Gaozong came to the throne at roughly 21 years of age, and throughout most of his reign he had to share power with others in the court. Originally this meant high ranking minister, but there was also his wife, Wu Zhao, aka Wu Zetian. Wu had been a consort under Tang Taizong, and then continued as a consort for Gaozong as well. Then, in 655, she was officially made empress. In 660, Gaozong began to suffer from an unknown illness, characterized by headaches, dizziness, , and occasional seizures and loss of vision. Some have suggested it was a stroke or some form of hypertension. Either way, these symptoms would plague him for the rest of his reign, and so he began to delegate more and more authority to Wu Zhao, who would handle things on his behalf. Thus, Wu was effectively already running things by the time of Gaozong's death in 683. At that point, she became the Empress Dowager, and her third son became emperor Zhongzong—at least in name. Because Wu Zhao maintained all of the power and authority at court. She was, in fact, the regent, and a mere six weeks after Zhongzong took the throne he was removed by his own mother. It seems that Zhongzong, who came to the throne at the age of 28, was showing signs of being a little too much under the influence of his wife, Empress Wei. In fact, he is said to have considered giving her the Empire. And so Wu had him deposed and exiled. She then had his younger brother made Emperor Ruizong, though still under Wu Zhao's term as regent. Ruizong was about 22 when he took the throne under his mother in 684. He would continue to reign until 690, when he abdicated the throne in favor of his mother. From that point on, Wu Zhao ruled as the sovereign for another 15 years, until the year 705, declaring it a return of the ancient Zhou dynasty. In other words, for all of Uno no Sarara's reign in Yamato, another woman, Wu Zhao, sat atop the traditionally patriarchal seat of power in the Tang—and later Zhou—court. Wu Zhao is more commonly known to us, today, as Wu Zetian. This comes from her final title as reigning monarch: Zetian Dasheng Huangdi, or Heaven-following Great Holy Emperor. She is often depicted as a ruthless and politically savvy ruler who usurped the throne through her feminine wiles and violence. We see how she dethroned her own son to avoid him giving up the throne to his wife. She is also said to have had another son killed because of her ambitions, and is even accused of killing her own daughter just to blame a rival at court. She is also depicted performing plenty of other unflattering acts. Of course, it is worth noting that she was not the one to write her own history. After her reign, her epitaph was inscribed by her own political rivals. It is notable that she is the only Empress to be recognized as ruling in her own right in the entire history of China. Certainly there were others who reigned as regents, and women with tremendous power and influence, but none of them really held the throne uncontested. Given the animosity of the authors who wrote about her reign, we have to take anything we hear about Wu Zhao with a bit of salt. On the other hand, Tang dynasty imperial politics were ruthless, and you didn't get to the top because you had a charming demeanor. While there is no doubt more than a little slander written into the history books, one only has to look at the men who ruled before and after her to wonder whether she really did anything that was so much better or worse than what they did. Just keep that in mind as we go through some of what she was accused of. Now what we are told is that with her younger son, Emperor Ruizong, she was only nominally pretending to be regent. She didn't bother to hide behind a screen with him out front and we are told she openly whispered answers and commands that Ruizong would immediately parrot. Ruizong never moved into the imperial suites of the palace, which his mother maintained. Ruizong didn't even attend imperial functions, and officials were not allowed to meet with him privately. An uprising in Yang state was said to be in part because of her rule, and it was suggested that she should step aside and let her son truly rule to restore confidence, but she was having none of it and had those who suggested it arrested. Later, she would institute post boxes around government buildings for people to snitch on those around them who might be disloyal, and she instituted secret police, who investigated various rumors and false accusations with torture, leading to numerous executions. In 685 she is said to have had an affair with a Buddhst monk, Huaiyi, who was then conferred with various honors. Then, in 686, she offered to return the throne to Ruizong, but Ruizong, realizing that there was no way she would let go of power, saw it as a test of his obedience, and declined. In 688 she summoned senior members of the Li Family, the family of the Tang emperors, under the pretense of making sacrifices to the spirit of the Luo river, which flowed through the Eastern Capital of Luoyang. Several of the Princes of the Li house were worried that she was going to slaughter them all, Red Wedding style, if they showed up, in order to secure the throne to herself, and so they plotted to rebel, but coordination was not the greatest back then, and two princes rose up before the others were ready. They were crushed, and many other members of the Li family were implicated, arrested, and forced to commit suicide. In 690, she completely did away with any dissembling and declared a new dynasty—the Zhou dynasty—declaring herself Shengshen Huangdi, or Holy Divine Emperor of the Zhou dynasty. And yes, this is the same Zhou as the ancient Zhou dynasty—she was apparently claiming descent from the ancient rulers of Zhou. Her son was thus deposed and she ruled uncontested from 690 until her death in705. She would go by various names. Three years in and she would add "Jinlun", or "Golden Wheel" to her title, referring to the Buddhist concept of a Chakravartin, or Golden Wheel Turning Monarch. This latter title came in part as she is said to have elevated the foreign religion of Buddhism over the native Taoist religion. She is also said to have built numerous temples around the capital cities and elsewhere. In 692, the rising power of the secret police appeared to have been halted. One of the officials in charge, Lai Junchen, attempted to have a handful of officials executed for false accusastions. He told them that if they confessed to the accusations, their lives would be spared, and so many of them confessed to the false accusations, but Junchen conspired to have them executed anyway. One of the officials was none other than the famous Di Renjie. Renjie wrote a petition on his blanket and then hid that with the laundry that he sent to his family when it was time to change from winter to summer robes. His family found it and submitted the petition to Wu Zhao, who became suspicious of Junchen. For his part, Junchen has submitted forged petitions from the prisoners, thanking Empress Wu for preparing to execute them. Other accusations against Junchen's methods came to light, and so Empress Wu interrogated the prisoners personally. They all disavowed their confessions, and so Wu commuted their sentences from death to exile. Junchen continued to operate until 697, but there seems to have been a notable decrease in the number of executions after that point. He would eventually go too far, and planning to accuse the Li and Wu princes and princesses of treason, but they acted first and he ended up being executed. Without Lai Junchen, the secret police seem to have largely fallen apart. As for Di Renjie, he eventually worked his way back into the good graces of Wu and the court, eventually being recalled to Luoyang to serve. Di Renjie's own legend grew, and in the 18th or 19th century he was recast as a kind of Tang dynasty detective in the historical crime drama genre popular at the time. The book, "Di Gong An", or "Celebrated Cases of Judge Dee", was found by a Dutch Ambassador to China, Robert van Gulik, in a used bookstore in Tokyo, of all places. Van Gulik would go on to translate the stories and penned a number of others using the style and characters of the original. Judge Dee was cast as the "Sherlock Holmes of China" and has since become popular in both China and the West. The first novel in the series was actually set in the time of Empress Wu. Robert van Gulik also had several scholarly works, including a translation of the Tang Yin Pi Shih, a 13th century manual for magistrates with examples of cases spanning approximately 1400 years, from the Qin to Song dynasty. This work really helps to illuminate how the ancient justice system worked back then. Fictional detectives aside, Empress Wu would continue to reign over an impressive period in history. There were plenty of deadly politics, various attacks by outside forces, and more. Overall, it was a fairly prosperous time for the empires. When Wu passed away in 705, her son, Emperor Zhongzong, resumed the throne, ending the Zhou dynasty and resuming the Tang dynasty of the Li family. Still, Wu Zhao, aka Wu Zetian, would be well remembered. She was buried in the Qianling Mausoleum, near Chang'an, alongside her late husband, Emperor Gaozong. Various other members of the Royal Li family were also buried there, and many of their tombs have been opened. The paintings, statues, and artwork and funerary goods provide a tremendously detailed look at Tang court culture and society at this time. Statues outside indicate officials and ambassadors from across the Tang courts sphere of influence. There are depictions of court dress and the elaborate hairstyles, fabrics, and more, as the tombs generally include court men and women. The famous mural of the Ambassadors is shown with Korean, western, and possibly even a Japanese envoy. The murals also show architectural elements of ancient Chang'an and more. The tombs of Gaozong and Zetian clearly known, but currently have not undergone excavation. Much like with the tomb of Qin Shihuangdi, the government has put a moratorium on opening the tombs until they can be sure that everything can be properly protected as they do so. There is a huge concern that the tombs could be robbed or that priceless works could be damaged if they are opened improperly or without sufficient techniques to adequately preserve them. As noted above, although Empress Wu is often demonized by historians, we have to ask if her reign was truly so much different from others. She was certainly a woman taking power in a male-dominated system. Where a man projecting power was seen as normal, Empress Wu was seen as perverting the natural order. An emperor taking to bed numerous consorts and concubines was considered only natural. However, Empress Wu taking to bed various men for her own enjoyment was seen as licentious and indecent. The double-standard seems pretty clear. I even have to wonder about things like the secret police. While it certainly is alarming to see a government sending people out to arrest and charge people on the barest of evidence, often with little or no accountability or transparency, one should consider what justice looked like at the time, more generally. Tang dynasty justice was often harsh, and torture was considered a standard practice to elicit a confession. Once someone was accused of a crime, their guilt was assumed, and it was on them to prove their innocence. This was a tall order, as the thinking of the day was often that if you hadn't done anything wrong, why would anyone risk falsely accusing you? So clearly you had done *something* to disrupt the social order, even if it wasn't what you were actually accused of. Furthermore, there is a fine line between rooting out disloyalty to the regime and rooting out corruption. Anonymous tips can be used to call SWAT to someone's house, but it can also be a way for a whistleblower to alert those in authority that something untoward is going on. And something begun with the best of intentions, can easily be corrupted, especially in the wrong hands. And so I think we can give Empress Wu at least the benefit of the doubt that she seems to have tried to do right by the people and her country. The Tang court, by all accounts, was a nest of vipers, and I don't think she was a saint, but neither was she the devil incarnate. In fact, a lot of the accusations against Empress Wu would appear to be paralleled, years later, in the archipelago—possibly being parroted by men who were aware of the anti-Wu propaganda. Kouken Tennou—who would also reign a second time as Shoutoku Tennou, was embroiled in conflict. Like Wu, she came to power in a court embroiled in familial politics. She was known to be a supporter of Buddhism, and she was also said to have had an affair with a monk, Doukyou, upon whom she is said to have lavished power and authority. She is also said to have modeled her nengo, the auspicious names for the year, off of Empress Wu. After her death, her reign was used as a reason why there was not another regnant female sovereign on the throne until the Edo period, and she is often seen as the Last Female Sovereign, much as there was never another Empress regnant amongst the various Sinic dynasties. However, returning ourselves back to the 7th century, those histories had yet to be written. Instead, one has to wonder how much communication there was between the continent and the archipelago. Did Uno no Sarara realize that she was not the only woman taking charge at that time? Was Empress Wu considered a model for her? Or was she seen as more of a rival? Or was it neither? Did either one regard the other at all, embroiled as they were in their own, local and domestic pursuits? If they did, there isn't much, if anything, in the record. There is plenty to be said about relations with both Silla and the Tang dynasty in general, however. Most of the focus was actually on Silla, to be honest—not surprising given Silla's place in the international arena in relation to Yamato. Last episode we mentioned that an embassy was sent to Silla to announce the death of Ohoama. It was only several months after he had passed away, on the 19th day of 687. The chief and assistant envoys were Tanaka no Ason no Norimaro and Mori no Kimi no Karita. Norimaro is listed as Jikikwoshi rank—the lowest of the Jiki category, which was the 3rd of 6. This put him about 24 ranks down in the 48 rank system. Karita, on the other hand, was Tsuidaini, putting him at about 43 of 48 court ranks. Normally, I don't pay too much attention to the ranks that are given in the Chronicles, mainly for two reasons. First off is that you aren't always sure that the rank given in the Chronicle corresponds with the rank at the time of the event—sometimes we see ranks that are clearly anachronistic—typically later in their life. Since people don't typically drop in rank, unless they are demoted, this usually gives you some information, but not always. The second reason I often don't pay attention is because it usually isn't germane to the story. It is why I'll also drop the uji and the kabane, once we establish a particular person. Otherwise it feels like word salad. Every once in a while I do like to look at the ranks, however, because they do give us information about things like the individual's general position in the court hierarchy. In this case we see that, of the officials selected for this assignment, one was near the bottom of the upper half of the court, while the other was really in a much more junior position. I believe this may also be important later on, because there was a certain expectation that the person representing a sovereign in diplomatic situations would have sufficient rank to indicate some amount of pull, back home. The mission of Norimaro and Karita to Silla may have been ordered in the first month of the year, but it seems it likely took time before it actually left—or something happened. I say this because in the 9th month we see an embassy from Silla arrive, and they are apparently unaware of any changes in the archipelago. The embassy was headed by the Prince Gim Sangnim. We are also told that there were two other officials, Gim Salmo and Gim Insyul, both of Geupson rank. Then there was So Yangsin of Daesa rank. That was two of vice ministerial rank and one of lower official rank. These ranks were connected both to their office and to their family, as Silla still used a fairly rigid system based on the rank of one's family, similar to the way that the old Kabane system worked before it was reformed under Ohoama in the previous reign. The embassy from Silla also included a student-priest, Chiryu. Presumably Chiryu was from Yamato and had gone abroad to study, and was now making his way back home. It appears as though the embassy had no idea that Ohoama had passed away as we are told that they had to be informed by the Dazai—the Viceroy of Tsukushi. Once they were informed, they all put on mourning clothing, turned towards the east—towards the capital of Yamato—and they bowed three times and then cried out lamentations three times. I would note that there is another record in the first month of the following year, which states that Gim Sangnim and his colleagues were informed of Ohoama's death and lamented three times. That could just be a misplaced duplicate of the previous entry, about the embassy—possibly it got recorded multiple times and different ways and on different dates. It isn't exactly clear. Either way, it seems that this was not meant to be an official condolence envoy, but just a regular embassy bringing trade goods disguised as tribute. In fact, in the 2nd month of 688 we are told that the Viceroy of Tsukushi presented the tribute from Silla to the capital. It is said to have included gold and silver, thin silks, cloth, skins, copper, and iron. There were also images of the Buddha, all kinds of coloured fine silks, birds, and horses. Sangnim himself had presents of gold and silver, colored stuffs, and various rarieties—80 items all told. Sangnim and his crew probably didn't travel to Asuka, because we are told that as of the 10th day of the 2nd month of 688 they were being entertained in the Tsukushi government house, where they were given various gifts by the court, and then they headed out on the 29th day of that month. A year after that, in the first month of 689, Norimaro and Karita returned from Silla, suggesting that the two embassies really had just passed each other—such were the issues with international travel back in the day. Now, normally, we don't hear much about what happened during these embassies. The Nihon Shoki doesn't typically record anything, possibly because they just didn't have any records. And the records in the Samguk Sagi often don't mention anything, either. It is possible that it was just considered too routine to mention the ins and outs. However, in this instance, we may have some insight, because it is mentioned later in the narrative. You see, four months behind Norimaro and Karita came the formal Silla condolence envoy. It was headed by Gim Dona, of Geupson rank—so a vice minister instead of a prince heading up the embassy. Silla also sent student-priests Meiso, Kwanchi, and others, along with a gold-copper image of Amida Buddha and a gold-copper image of Kannon and an image of Daiseishi Boddhisatva, along with colored silks and brocades. A month after they arrived, the condolence envoy received a message from none other than Queen Uno no Sarara herself, but this was not necessarily a good thing. In fact, she appears to be dressing down the Silla envoys and the Silla court more generally, because of how things had gone with Norimaro and Karita—and this possibly also explains why it took so long for them to get to Silla and back. According to the Yamato court, Norimaro and Karita were sent to Silla to announce the death of Ohoama. However, Silla protocol stated that persons charged to deliver a royal message had always had the rank of Sopan. This appears to be equivalent to the rank of Japchan, and indicates the third rank in Silla's system. Because of this, Queen Uno's message goes on to state, Norimaro and Karita were not allowed to deliver their message about Ohoama's passing to the court. However, back when Karu—Koutoku Tennou—had passed away in 654, Kose no Inamochi went to announce the funerals dates, and he was received by Gim Shunshun listened to the report. So saying that it is someone of the third rank that is needed goes against precedent. Furthermore, when Naka no Oe passed away in 671, Silla sent Gim Salyu, who was of 7th rank, but now they send someone of 9th rank. So if precedent was to be followed, wouldn't that also be a problem? This whole thing is really fascinating in that it demonstrates the kind of delicate balance and back and forth that was going on—and I suspect that it was growing even more specific as each country was adopting more rules and laws, and compiling them into codes. It is notable that the Chronicles make sure to state the rank of each ambassador from Silla, at least in the last several reigns. That suggests that the government was tracking such things, and that it was important. The rest of the screed by the Yamato court seems a little more about setting out Yamato's position on Silla-Yamato relations. Here Yamato puts words into the mouths of former Silla officials, claiming that they always addressed Yamato's sovereign with deference. Yamato claimed Silla had promised service to Yamato since the remote royal ancestors, promising that the oars of the ships bringing tribute to the archipelago would "never become dry", and yet this time, there was only one ship that came to offer condolences. Furthermore, the Silla kings were to serve the sovereigns of Yamato faithfully, but they had now broken the faith. Therefore their tribute goods were sealed up and returned back. That said, they weren't completely breaking off communications. This was a rebuke, certainly, but they were willing to keep channels open with hopes that relations might improve in the future. My read on all of this is that the Yamato envoys to Silla had been snubbed by that court for not being of appropriate station by Silla's rules. Therefore, in a tit-for-tat move, Yamato was treating the condolence envoy similarly. That doesn't mean they didn't show them any hospitality, though. Queen Uno no Sarara had the Viceroy, Awada no Mabito no Ason, give the student-priests Meiso and Kanchi, who had just come back with the condolence envoy, 140 kin of floss silk for their teachers back in Silla, in apparent gratitude. And then a few days later they were entertaining the condolence envoys in Wogohori in Tsukushi, and giving them various presents for their trouble. This is likely the kind of "don't shoot the messenger". Sure, they were returning the tribute and sending a message to Silla, but that wasn't the fault of Gim Dona and his colleagues. And they were now taking a rather disappointing message back with them—I doubt anyone wanted to be in Gim Dona's shoes as he told the court what had transpired. Gim Dona and crew left shortly after that. From there, we don't have a lot of information on what happened. The Silla annals of the Samguk Sagi don't record Gim Dona's embassy, let alone what happened when they came back. However, Silla would send future envoys, and diplomatic relations between the two countries continued throughout the reign. The Silla embassies from that point on are largely, for our purposes, unremarkable. I may mention them if they relate to other items of note, but for the most part there is really only two other embassies of note, and they were in the year 693. The first was from Silla, led by Gim Gangnam of Sasan rank, along with Gim Yangweon of Hannama rank—so 8th and 11th rank in the Silla hierarchy, apparently. They had come to announce the death of King Sinmun, who had passed away the previous year. And so, on the 16th day of the 3rd month, an embassy was prepared to depart for Silla. It was headed up by Okinaga no Mabito no Oyu, of Jikikwoshi rank—much as Norimaro had been. He and his proposed vice envoy, Ohotomo no Sukune no Kogimi, who was Gondaini rank—27th of 48—were both given gifts prior to their election as ambassadors, and were sent as condolence envoys, themselves. Meanwhile, let's take a look at Yamato's interactions with the Tang dynasty. First of all, we see a note in the 6th month of 689 that presents of rice were given to Xu Shouyen, Sa Hungko, and others from the land of the Great Tang. So was this an embassy? Not quite. Remember that little scuffle back in the 660s on the Korean Peninsula? That special military operation by Silla and Tang forces against Baekje, where Yamato had tried to assist, only to have their navy bested by Tang forces? Well during the fighting , there had been numerous prisoners taken, on both sides. Xu Shouyen and Sa Hungko were two such prisoners. Except that "prison" in this case was largely being sent to live off the land. They were probably forced to do labor, though if they had special skills, such as reading and writing, they may have been put to work in another way. Indeed, we later see these two mentioned not as prisoners or even slaves, but as teachers of "pronunciation". They were even given rice-land and stipends of their own. Granted, this is decades after they first came to Yamato, so this wasn't exactly a smooth ride. But it wasn't just Tang prisoners in Yamato. Yamato soldiers had also been captured and taken prisoner by Tang forces. And so, in the 9th month of 690, we see three priests who had gone to the land of Tang to study returned in the company of a Silla escort envoy, and they brought back with them a soldier, Ohotomobe no Hakama, from the Upper Yame district in Tsukushi. The three priests, Chishiu, Gitoku, and Jougwan all made their way to the capital, arriving several weeks after they first made landfall in Tsukushi. At this point, Prince Kawachi was the Dazai in charge of affairs out there, and soon after the priests arrived at Naniwa and made their way to the capital, in Asuka, messengers going the other way made it out to Tsukushi with orders to give presents and gifts to the Gim Gohun, the escort envoy who had shuttled them all back from the continent. But even more impressive was the royal edict that was dated a week later for Ohotomobe no Hakama. It lays out the circumstances of his capture and what happened to him that he stayed in the land of the Tang for so long. You see, Hakama was one of many soldiers who was captured during the war to defend Baekje. But three years after that conflict, the Tang dynasty was no longer trying to keep them prisoner. This was a time when you didn't necessarily need to have buildings with walls to keep people prisoner—you just moved them to a new area where they could farm or otherwise set up a livelihood, or starve. Travel was dangerous and expensive, especially if you didn't speak the language. Nonetheless, if you did wish to return, there wasn't a lot stopping you, beyond just having the means to do so. And so this group of Wa soldiers got together and debated what to do. We are told that it was four men—Hashi no Hoto, Kohori no Oyu, Tsukuhi no Satsuyama, and Yuge no Gen Jitsuni—the last one apparently having taken a local name on the continent. Amongst themselves, they wanted to return to the archipelago not just to see their families and friends, but also to let people back home know about the changing conditions on the mainland. As you may recall, around this time, Yamato was fiercely building up forces and defenses because they were convinced that there was going to be an attack by the Tang and Silla forces at any moment. The only problem that these four had in getting back was that they had, well, nothing. They had neither the clothing nor provisions to make such a journey. What would they eat and how would they pay for passage? As such, they were unable to get back. Hearing this, Ohotomobe no Hakama spoke up. He declared that, as much as he also wished to return, he could at least help them out. He offered to be sold into slavery so that his companions could obtain money with which to buy food and clothing. And so they did. Hakama was sold, and he probably had no idea what happened to the four after that. It turns out, however, that they did make it back and were able to give the Yamato court some idea of what had happened. Meanwhile, Hakama remained in a foreign land as a slave for some 30 years, until he was finally able to make it back to Yamato, apparently with the help of the three monks. This whole story was relayed to the court, and when the Queen heard it, she decided to act. And thus the edict. Not only did she recount his story and praise him for his loyalty, but he was granted certain honors. First off, he was granted the rank of Mudaishi—the 39th rank in the court hierarchy, which gave him not a small amount of status, especially if he stayed in Tsukushi. He was also granted5 pieses of coarse silk, 10 bundles of floss silk, 30 tan of cloth, and 1000 sheaves of rice. On top of that, though, he received four chou of rice-land, which was given to him and his descendants, until at least his great-grandchildren. Finally, his parents, siblings, and children, were also exempted from having to ever provide corvee labor. Now, nobody could give him back his 30 years, but this was quite the consolation prize, at the time. To basically get rank and status, a stipend down four generations, and exemption from forced labor for him and his relatives, that was pretty incredible, if you think about it. Hakama wasn't the only one who had suffered in the country of the Great Tang and was rewarded for it. Mononobe no Kusuri, from Iyo, and Mibu no Moroshi, in Higo, were also paid out handsomely in consolation for their sufferings, though we aren't given details on their stories, or even when they came back. There are also other descriptions of Tang men, but it seems that these were individuals in a similar position to Xu Shouyen and Sa Hungko—they had been captured and were now living in Yamato. That they were integrating into Yamato society seems clear from the fact that they were given rank and similarly treated like vassals of the throne. What we don't see, however, are any further diplomatic missions. Those wouldn't start up for a while, and so even if Queen Uno no Sarara had wanted to confer with another female monarch, it would have to have been done through the auspices of Silla, who at t his point seem to have largely controlled the flow of goods, people, and thus information between the straits. And with that, I think we can close out this episode. Moving forward, we have more details about a lot of different things, and yet others are still lacking. It is my goal to try and be a little more selective about the passages we pull from the Chronicles. We don't need to go over every natural disaster or prayer to the wind-gods. We will take a look at things like the completion of the Fujiwara capital, as well as the 22 volumes of the Asuka-Kiyomihara law codes. And then there are a few persons of note that we should probably mention as well, such as the appearance of Fujiwara no Fubito. We should also talk about some of the other royal edicts that were made. All of that for later. For now, if you like what we are doing, please tell your friends and feel free to rate us wherever you listen to podcasts. 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本期是“中东”系列的第9期。目的地是伊拉克首都巴格达，会从机场“你正身处和平中心”的标语切入，来聊一下我们对这座“战乱之城”的印象与现实的反差。会去到巴格达文化心脏穆塔纳比街，和底格里斯河边，以及穷街陋巷和豪华商场；也会梳理下巴格达从阿巴斯王朝“和平之城”，到两伊战争、海湾战争、ISIS围城的历史片段，最后会和塔法聊一聊天，了解下伊拉克年轻人的生活压力与梦想。更多细节图片请在公众号“壮游者”相关推送中观看。建议收听：67期《巴格达之恋》故事节点00:00 “你正身处和平中心”11:01 民兵 16:35 发电机19:10 “欢迎来到我们的国家”26:01 “和平之城”和“智慧宫”31:30 穆塔纳比街的书34:50 被炸毁过的百年咖啡馆38:40 缓缓的底格里斯河46:44 河边的老枪和老市场51:20 马斯古夫烤鱼和大饼子1:02:31 两场战争和好日子的消失 1:10:57 和伊拉克青年塔法聊聊天 主播贝贝&Yang:完成了半段伊拉克之旅的一对青年男女。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“中东”系列的第8期。在中东旅行，“劳伦斯”的名字一定是避不开的。从19世纪末到第一次世界大战前后，这是中东格局剧烈变化的时期，当时中东的大部分地区仍然是属于奥斯曼帝国，不过这个延续了数百年的帝国在那个时候已经明显衰落了。与此同时，欧洲列强、特别是英国和法国也在不断的介入到中东事务。1916年在英国的支持下，英国人给阿拉伯人画了个大饼，承诺独立后为他们建立一个大阿拉伯王国。劳伦斯正是在这个过程中进入到历史舞台，并有了“阿拉伯的劳伦斯“的故事。本期节目会以劳伦斯学习、工作和战斗过的几个地方串起一条“劳伦斯之路”，从英国、土耳其、约旦到叙利亚，那通过这条路线，让我们再多了解一点劳伦斯和他那个时代，以及对现代中东的影响。故事节点11:30 牛津大学（1907-1910），就读耶稣学院，主修历史学。他的本科论文研究十字军东征对欧洲军事建筑的影响，着并不是一篇坐在图书馆里完成的论文，而是通过近乎“自虐“”的徒步考察法国和近东城堡完成的实地研究。这段经历不仅奠定了他的学术声誉，也直接把他带进了后来在卡尔凯米什的考古工作。可拜访：牛津大学耶稣学院16:35 卡尔凯米什（1911-1914），使他最终成为“阿拉伯的劳伦斯”的训练营。在此参与英国博物馆在卡尔凯米什的考古发掘工作。名义上，他是一名考古项目成员；实际上，这段经历促成了他从历史研究者向帝国边缘实践者的转变。在卡尔凯米什，他学习的并不仅是考古记录方法，而是语言、地形、人群与权力在现实中的相互作用。可拜访：卡尔凯米什遗址（土耳其侧）29:37 开罗英国情报部门（1914-1916），在开罗，劳伦斯并未直接指挥战争，而是通过分析阿拉伯社会、地理条件与政治结构，为英国的中东战略提供建议。正是在这一阶段，他清楚地意识到英国对阿拉伯人的承诺存在根本性矛盾，这种认知促使他从一名情报官转变为主动协助阿拉伯起义的行动者。可拜访：Garden city社区35:42 攻占亚喀巴（1916-1917），劳伦斯并不是靠一次铁路爆破改变了战争。他真正做的，是在理解费萨尔之后，帮助阿拉伯人选择了一种适合自身条件的战争方式：不决战、不占线，而是持续消耗。铁路袭击削弱了奥斯曼的机动能力，亚喀巴的夺取则让起义获得了生命线。正是在这两者的结合下，阿拉伯部队最终从沙漠一路向北，进入了大马士革。可拜访：亚喀巴城/约旦旅游局在Wadi Ram的Journey Through 1916汉志铁路火车体验46:37 大马士革（1918-1920），1918年10月，劳伦斯随阿拉伯部队进入大马士革。战争在这里结束，但问题也从这里开始。临时政府的混乱、英法势力的迅速介入，让他意识到军事胜利无法自动转化为政治现实。1919的巴黎和会彻底击碎了他对阿拉伯独立的幻想。到1920年，当叙利亚被置于法国委任统治之下时，劳伦斯选择离开阿拉伯世界。可拜访：大马士革Al Azem Palace54:16 回到英国（1920-1935），离开阿拉伯后，他短暂参与了外交部的工作，为丘吉尔提供阿拉伯事务建议。1921年他与丘吉尔一起参与，开罗会议，强烈支持让费萨尔成为伊拉克国王。他还促进了Woolley在乌尔遗址的挖掘许可，算是给老朋友支持。他拒绝了乔治五世颁发的巴斯勋章，用化名重新入伍，在皇家空军和装甲兵部队里，当一名普通士兵，最终死于一次摩托车事故。可拜访：劳伦斯墓地58:24 沙漠女王格楚·贝尔的故事壮游者左:伦敦大学学院中东与埃及考古专业就读。小红书：爱春游的左主播Yang:到过劳伦斯小屋的一名男子。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。
What if every time you reached for a packaged snack… you were quietly increasing your risk of a heart attack? In this urgent and deeply personal solo episode, Darin breaks down groundbreaking new research showing that each serving of ultra-processed food may increase cardiovascular risk by over 5%, not over time, but every single time you eat it. This isn't about calories. It's about chemistry, biology, and a system engineered for convenience at the expense of your health. From the shocking data to the underlying mechanisms: gut destruction, visceral fat accumulation, brain hijacking, and toxic exposure, this episode exposes the real cost of ultra-processed food and gives you the tools to reclaim control of your health and your life. What You'll Learn The shocking stat: 5% increased heart risk per serving of ultra-processed food Why ultra-processed foods act like compounding debt on your health The difference between calories vs chemical toxicity in food How emulsifiers and additives destroy your gut microbiome Why ultra-processed foods increase visceral fat around your organs How these foods are engineered to override your brain's satiety signals The hidden toxins from processing and packaging (PFAS, bisphenols, AGEs) Why this crisis disproportionately impacts certain communities The truth: you can't "out-exercise" ultra-processed food damage Practical ways to transition back to real, whole foods Chapters 00:00:04 – Opening: SuperLife mission and setting the stage 00:00:33 – Sponsor: Alkemis Paint and hidden indoor toxicity 00:01:24 – Why conventional paints off-gas harmful chemicals for years 00:02:27 – Cradle-to-Cradle certification and non-toxic living 00:03:24 – Entering the episode: the 5% heart risk question 00:03:34 – The shocking claim: every serving increases heart risk 00:04:16 – Ultra-processed food as "compounding debt" 00:05:08 – Leaning into discomfort as a path to growth 00:06:33 – The convenience trap: food delivered instantly 00:07:15 – The real cost: trading time for lifespan 00:08:07 – 2026 study overview (MESA dataset, 6,800 participants) 00:09:01 – 5.1% increased cardiovascular risk per serving explained 00:09:29 – 66.8% higher risk in high-consumption groups 00:10:08 – Risk is independent of calories, weight, and fitness 00:10:56 – "This is not a calorie story—it's a chemistry story" 00:11:10 – Racial disparities and food system inequality 00:12:08 – Additional studies confirm elevated heart risk 00:13:04 – Global meta-analysis: over 1 million participants 00:13:26 – The conclusion: the science is no longer debatable 00:14:18 – Sponsor: Shakeology and nutrient density 00:15:36 – What is ultra-processed food? (NOVA classification) 00:16:18 – Examples: chips, cereals, protein bars, fast food 00:16:57 – "These foods are engineered—not real food" 00:17:00 – Mechanism #1: gut microbiome disruption 00:18:03 – Emulsifiers and inflammation explained 00:18:49 – Gut inflammation triggers systemic disease 00:19:18 – Mechanism #2: visceral fat accumulation 00:19:56 – Why visceral fat is more dangerous than visible fat 00:20:18 – Mechanism #3: brain hijacking and satiety override 00:20:47 – Engineered foods and addictive eating patterns 00:21:04 – Mechanism #4: toxins from processing and packaging 00:21:30 – PFAS, bisphenols, and chemical contamination 00:21:37 – The solution: whole food first 00:22:02 – Breaking habits and reclaiming control 00:22:20 – Simple swaps: fruit, nuts, whole ingredients 00:23:00 – "If you can't trace it back to a real food, put it down" 00:23:32 – Making whole food convenient 00:24:06 – Batch cooking and preparation strategies 00:24:16 – Personal story: losing a friend to diet-related illness 00:24:40 – The emotional reality: this is life or death 00:25:00 – Community support and accountability 00:25:25 – Call to action: share this message 00:25:41 – Closing: courage, awareness, and living a SuperLife 00:26:23 – Outro Thank You to Our Sponsors: Shakeology: Get 15% off with code DARINO1BODI at Shakeology.com. Alkemis Paint: Go to https://alkemispaint.com/ and use code DARIN10 for 10% off your order. Join the SuperLife Patreon: This is where Darin now shares the deeper work: - weekly voice notes - ingredient trackers - wellness challenges - extended conversations - community accountability - sovereignty practices Join now for only $7.49/month at https://patreon.com/darinolien Connect with Darin Olien: Website: darinolien.com Instagram: @darinolien Book: Fatal Conveniences Platform & Products: superlife.com New Show: Roadmap to Happiness Key Takeaway "Every time you reach for ultra-processed food, you're not just making a small decision—you're compounding a biological cost that your body has to pay later. But the moment you become aware, you reclaim your power. Because the same way those choices can slowly take your health away… different choices, repeated daily, can give it all back." Bibliography/Sources Primary Study — News Hook Haidar, A., Rikhi, R., Watson, K. E., Wood, A. C., & Shapiro, M. D. (2026). Association between ultraprocessed food consumption and cardiovascular disease risk: MESA. JACC: Advances. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jacadv.2025.102516 Supporting Studies — 2026 Willett, Y., Yang, C., Dunn, J., et al. (2026). Consumption of ultra-processed foods and increased risks of cardiovascular disease in U.S. adults. The American Journal of Medicine. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.amjmed.2026.01.012 Systematic Reviews & Meta-Analyses Dose-response meta-analysis: UPF consumption and cardiovascular events risk — 20 studies, 1.1M participants. (2024). eClinicalMedicine. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eclinm.2024.102480 Ultra-processed foods and cardiovascular disease: Analysis of three large US prospective cohorts and a systematic review and meta-analysis. (2024). The Lancet Regional Health – Americas. https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanam/article/PIIS2667-193X(24)00186-8/fulltext Mechanisms — Gut, Inflammation & Additives Ultra-processed foods and cardiovascular diseases: Potential mechanisms of action. (2021). Advances in Nutrition. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8483964/ Ultra-processed foods and food additives in gut health and disease. (2024). Nature Reviews. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38388570/ Ultra-processed foods and incident cardiovascular disease in the Framingham Offspring Study. (2021). Journal of the American College of Cardiology. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jacc.2021.01.047 Ultraprocessed foods and their association with cardiometabolic health: A science advisory from the American Heart Association. (2023). Circulation. https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/CIR.0000000000001365 Visceral Fat Konieczna, J., et al. (n.d.). Contribution of ultra-processed foods in visceral fat deposition: Prospective analysis nested in the PREDIMED-Plus trial. Clinical Nutrition. https://www.explorationpub.com/Journals/edd/Article/100523 NOVA Classification Monteiro, C. A., Cannon, G., Levy, R. B., et al. (2019). Ultra-processed foods: What they are and how to identify them. Public Health Nutrition, 22(5), 936–941. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30744710/ Policy & Public Health Context American College of Cardiology. (2025). ACC 2025 concise clinical guidance: Front-of-package labeling endorsement. Journal of the American College of Cardiology. U.S. Departments of Agriculture and Health and Human Services. (n.d.). Dietary guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030. https://www.dietaryguidelines.gov General Coverage — News Hook Food Safety Magazine. (2026, April). Study links diets high in ultra-processed foods to increased heart attack, stroke risk. https://www.food-safety.com/articles/11290-study-links-diets-high-in-ultra-processed-foods-to-increased-heart-attack-stroke-risk ScienceDaily. (2026, March). Ultra-processed foods linked to 67% higher risk of heart attack and stroke. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/03/260319074604.htm
Ad Astra Travelers and welcome to Tales of Teyvat: A Genshin Lore Podcast. This week, our hosts are returning to Liyue to talk all about Exorcist Chongyun! We reminisce about Chongyun's initial release with the start of the game and whether or not we used him in our parties. After Feens begs for a better Chongyun build, and we reflect on a terrible Chongyun birthday celebration, our hosts discuss his Yang energy imbalance and whether or not he's able to even see a ghost given his condition. Our hosts review his relationships with Xingqiu and Shenhe, his family of exorcists, and his adoration of Xiao. There are talks of curses vs. blessings, spicy foods, and of course a walk-through of Chongyun's endearing hangout. Make sure to grab your emotional support ice pop for this week's episode! Visit talesofteyvat.com to find a comprehensive lore sheet that provides visual aids and links to videos and important Genshin Impact Resources. Make sure to give us a follow on Twitter or Instagram to stay updated on all things Tales of Teyvat and let us know your thoughts on today's episode. Questions? Thoughts? Theories you have to share? Feel free to email us at talesofteyvatpod@gmail.com and let us know, we would love to hear from you!Tales of Teyvat has partnered with the Shade Chamber Podcast to create a Genshin Community on Discord for our listeners! We are so excited to chat Genshin Lore, Honkai Star Rail, and so much more with you! You can join our server at https://bit.ly/shadesofteyvat.
Last time we spoke about the battle of south Guangxi. In late 1939, amid the Sino-Japanese War stalemate, Japan aimed to sever China's vital supply lines from French Indochina by invading southern Guangxi. The 21st Army, including the 5th Division and Taiwan Mixed Brigade landed at Qinzhou Bay on November 15, capturing Nanning by November 24 after feinting at Beihai and overcoming scattered Chinese defenses under the 16th Army Group. Chinese forces, commanded by Bai Chongxi and reinforced by the elite 5th Army launched a counteroffensive in December. The brutal Battle of Kunlun Pass saw repeated assaults. However, Japanese counterattacks in January 1940, bolstered by the 18th Division and Konoye Brigade, recaptured Kunlun Pass and Binyang by February, inflicting over 10,000 Chinese losses and forcing retreats. A stalemate ensued until September 1940, when Japan pressured Indochina. Overextended Japanese forces withdrew south, allowing Chinese to recapture Nanning on October 30 and clear Guangxi by November 17. #199 The battle of West Suiyuan 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. Back in 1936, the Xi'an Incident had forced a fragile alliance between the Nationalists under Chiang Kai-shek and the Communists, forming a united front against Japan. This front extended to regional warlords like the Ma Clique, who controlled Ningxia, Gansu, and Qinghai. The Ma family, descendants of Muslim generals loyal to the Qing Dynasty, navigated complex loyalties but ultimately aligned with the Nationalist cause, driven by patriotism and self-preservation. The stakes in West Suiyuan were high. Control of the region meant access to the Suiyuan-Xinjiang Highway, a lifeline for Soviet aid to China. Japanese occupation could threaten the Shaanxi-Gansu-Ningxia Border Region, a Communist stronghold, and open paths to Lanzhou and beyond. The battles here, though overshadowed by larger theaters like Shanghai or Wuhan, demonstrated how peripheral fronts contributed to the national resistance. Over 70 years later, the sacrifices of more than 2,000 Ningxia soldiers remain a poignant reminder of the human cost of resistance, their anti-Japanese merits etched forever in the annals of Chinese history. The seeds of the Battle of West Suiyuan were sown in the turbulent years following the Xi'an Incident. This event in December 1936 led to the initial formation of a national united front against Japanese aggression. The Communist Party of China (CPC) mobilized masses in the Shaanxi-Gansu-Ningxia Border Region, strengthening anti-Japanese forces and exerting pressure on the Ma Clique. Chiang Kai-shek's Nationalist government also influenced the Mas, solidifying their resolve to resist Japan. The Ma Clique, a powerful Muslim warlord faction in Northwest China, was led by figures like Ma Hongkui (governor of Ningxia) and his cousin Ma Hongbin. They controlled a semi-autonomous region with a mix of Hui, Han, and Mongolian populations. Japan, seeking to exploit ethnic divisions, attempted to woo the Mas. Even after the July 7, 1937, outbreak of war, Japan persisted. On October 17, 1937, after occupying Baotou, the Japanese established the "Baotou Hui Muslim Branch" and appointed Jiang Wenhuan, a former Hui commander, to court Ma Hongkui. They sent envoys, including an imam from Northeast China, and even airdropped letters from "Manchukuo." In a dramatic move, Japanese commander Itagaki Seishiro flew to Alashan Banner to invite Ma Hongkui for talks. Ma sent Zhou Baihuang, who rebuffed Itagaki by invoking historical grievances: the Japanese role in the Eight-Nation Alliance's 1900 invasion, where Ma family members died at Zhengyang Gate. "The family feud remains unresolved, and the national humiliation is yet to be avenged; they are irreconcilable enemies," Zhou declared. Japan's plot to persuade surrender failed, leading to a major offensive against Suiyuan and Ningxia. Large numbers of troops reinforced Baotou, and bombings targeted Ningxia. In response, Ma Hongkui began building fortifications in places like Shizuishan and Dengkou. Starting in the winter of 1937, he constructed defense fortifications in the Shizuishan area in four phases. In the Shizuishan Weizha area, trenches several meters wide and deep were dug, covered with branches, straw, and loose soil for camouflage, to prevent the passage of Japanese armored vehicles and heavy weapons. Within a hundred li north of Dengkou and Sanshenggong, all major roads were cut off, and deep trenches were dug to destroy the Japanese army's access to Ningxia. The banks of the Yellow River ferry crossings in northern Ningxia and the Helan Mountain passages were all cut into steep cliffs. Important passageways were fortified with blocking positions and hidden artillery to repel invading Japanese troops. Among the various military commanders in Northwest China, Ma Hongbin possessed the strongest anti-Japanese spirit. Having joined the army at a young age, Ma Hongbin placed great emphasis on cultural learning and the cultivation of his personal character. Outside of military service, he was always seen with a book in hand, resembling a scholar. His long-term study fostered his upright character and patriotism. After the Japanese invasion of China, deeply moved by the nation's peril, he resolved to lead his troops to the battlefield to save the country from its crisis. In the spring of 1938, at the opening ceremony of an officer training course held in Wanghongbao, Yongning, Ma Hongbin addressed his subordinates from the podium: "Always remember that the nation comes first, the people come first, defend the land and country, and fulfill your duties. On the battlefield, you must be able to both attack and defend, and be prepared to live and die with the position, with the determination to fight to the end." The Ma forces were reorganized into the Nationalist structure. Ma Hongkui's 15th Route Army and Ma Hongbin's 35th Division (later expanded to the 81st Army) formed the 17th Army Group, with Ma Hongkui as Commander-in-Chief and Ma Hongbin as Deputy Commander-in-Chief and Commander of the 81st Army. The officer training of the 81st Army improved the anti-Japanese consciousness and combat quality of the entire army, preparing for the counterattack against the Japanese invasion. In May 1938, due to the weakened defenses of Suiyuan (at that time, the troops of Fu Zuoyi, the chairman of Suiyuan Province, had retreated to Shanxi), most of the area was occupied by Japanese and puppet troops. The Kuomintang Central Committee appointed Ma Hongbin as the commander of the Suiyuan West Defense Command. Ma Hongbin led his 81st Army and two cavalry brigades and one infantry brigade of Ma Hongkui's troops to Wuyuan (now Wuyuan County, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region) to unify the command of the various anti-Japanese forces that had retreated into Suiyuan West. His mission was to prevent the Japanese army from advancing westward. After arriving in Wuyuan, Ma Hongbin convened a meeting of commanders from various forces to discuss the defense against the Japanese. The various armies in western Suiyuan were of different factions and not affiliated with each other, and most adopted a policy of seeking safety and avoiding danger in their defenses. Ma Hongbin deployed the main force of his 81st Army, the 35th Division, at key passes in the Wubu Langshan area northeast of Wuyuan to serve as the first line of defense, while deploying three brigades of Ma Hongkui's troops along the line from Wuyuan to Langshan as reinforcements. The terrain was challenging: vast deserts, mountains like Yinshan and Langshan, and the Yellow River's bends. Wubulangkou, a narrow pass between Erlang and Chashitai Mountains, was strategically vital. Defenses included anti-tank trenches and mines. These preparations reflected the Ningxia Army's blend of traditional cavalry tactics and modern training. The troops, many Hui Muslims, brought cultural cohesion and resilience, but faced equipment shortages—outdated mortars and rifles versus Japanese mechanization. In May 1938, Ma Hongbin arrived in Linhe (now part of Bayannur, Inner Mongolia) to establish his command post. After inspecting the situation of the friendly forces in the defense zone and designating the defense zone of his subordinate 81st Army, he ordered Ma Tengjiao, commander of the 35th Division, to lead four infantry regiments, namely the 103rd and 104th Brigades, to Suiyuan Western Defense Command to fight against the Japanese. Ma Hongbin established a command post in Linhe, where he and his son, Ma Dunjing, the chief of staff of the 81st Army, deployed their troops in areas such as Wuzhen and Siyitang. Ma Dunjing directed his troops to conduct exercises in the Wuzhen and Siyitang area, and invited Soviet military advisors to provide guidance, preparing for combat with an extremely serious attitude. To show his support for Ma Hongbin's leadership of the Suiyuan Western Defense Command, Ma Hongkui dispatched two cavalry brigades to Suiyuan Western Defense Command. The main reason why the Ma Clique army from Ningxia went to Suiyuan to fight against the Japanese was that the defense of Suiyuan was directly related to the safety of Ningxia. At the same time, after the Ma Clique army was incorporated into the anti-Japanese army, its primary task was to fight against the Japanese invaders and defend the country. In addition, the anti-Japanese enthusiasm of the people in the Northwest continued to rise. Under the impetus of the situation, it was inevitable that the Ningxia army would join the anti-Japanese war in Suiyuan. The initial engagement came in the late summer and early autumn of 1939, as Japanese troops, driving cars, armored vehicles, and tanks, advanced from Baotou towards the defenses of the 81st Army in western Suiyuan, attempting to annihilate the main force of the 81st Army. Ma Dunjing (the third son of Ma Hongbin), Chief of Staff of the 81st Army, personally commanded the operation at the front line in Wuda Town. The Japanese advanced to the defensive positions of the 35th Division and bombarded Ma's position with heavy artillery fire. The 35th Division returned fire with 82mm mortars. Because Ma's mortars were old-fashioned, they emitted smoke upon firing, revealing their positions. The Japanese immediately unleashed over 200 shells on the 35th Division's artillery positions, silencing them and rendering them incapable of retaliating. Taking advantage of this, the Japanese, under the powerful cover of artillery and machine gun fire, swarmed in by car, tank, and armored vehicle. The 35th Division held their ground, waiting for the Japanese troops to enter effective firing range and disembark from their vehicles. Suddenly, soldiers of the 1st Battalion of the 206th Regiment jumped out of their fortifications and charged into the enemy lines, engaging the Japanese in hand-to-hand combat. The Japanese were thrown into disarray, some killed before they could even disembark. Those who did disembark suffered heavy casualties, with the remaining soldiers turning back to their vehicles and fleeing in panic. Forced to retreat after suffering a decisive blow, the 35th Division captured two Japanese vehicles, over a hundred artillery shells, dozens of boxes of ammunition, as well as firearms and officer's swords. This marked the first victory in the Suiyuan-Western Anti-Japanese War. This victory boosted morale and public spirit. When the captured vehicles entered Wuyuan County, the people cheered enthusiastically, plastering the vehicles with various celebratory slogans. An elderly local artist even composed a song to celebrate the victory and sang it on the street: "Our old Western Army (referring to Ma Hongbin's 81st Army) is really good at fighting. We drove away the Japanese soldiers, captured cars and brought them into Wuyuan City, where the whole city celebrated and welcomed them. Relying on our old Western Army, we defeated the Japanese soldiers, and the people have peace." The campaign's defining battle occurred at Wubulangkou in early 1940, following the Chinese raid on Baotou in December 1939. In the autumn of 1939, the situation in Shanxi stabilized, and Fu Zuoyi, the chairman of Suiyuan Province who had retreated to Shanxi, led his troops back to western Suiyuan, establishing the Deputy Commander's Headquarters of the Eighth War Zone to unify command of military and political affairs in western Suiyuan and actively preparing for a counter-offensive. To coordinate with the nationwide winter offensive, Fu Zuoyi decided to attack Baotou, a key Japanese stronghold, to contain the Japanese forces in North China. The Battle of Baotou was spearheaded by the newly formed 31st Division of Fu Zuoyi's 35th Army, with the 35th Division of Ma Hongbin's 81st Army providing support. Under meticulous planning, on December 20th, Sun Lanfeng's newly formed 31st Division of Fu Zuoyi's army stormed into Baotou. The Japanese army, caught off guard, panicked and suffered over a thousand casualties, scattering in all directions, losing all their supplies within the city. Fu Zuoyi then directed his troops to withdraw to the rear of western Suiyuan, luring the enemy deeper into the territory for a later battle. The Battle of Baotou greatly angered the Japanese army. Therefore, more than 30,000 Japanese troops were mobilized from Zhangjiakou, Taiyuan, Datong, and other places, along with more than 1,500 military vehicles, armored vehicles, tanks, dozens of aircraft, and six divisions of puppet Mongolian troops, totaling more than 40,000 men. Under the command of Division Commander Kuroda, they launched a major offensive into western Suiyuan in early 1940, attempting to seize western and southern Inner Mongolia in one fell swoop. Facing the superior Japanese forces, the people and soldiers of western Suiyuan adopted a scorched-earth policy and mobile warfare to maneuver against the enemy. The specific deployment was as follows: the 7th Cavalry Division of Men Bingyue's troops blocked the Japanese troops in the Xishanzui and Maqidukou areas, and then turned to the right bank of the Yellow River to threaten the enemy's left flank; the 35th Division of Ma Hongbin's troops and the 1st Cavalry Brigade of Ma Hongkui's troops constructed positions in the Wubulangkou and Wuzhen areas, blocked the enemy, and then moved into Langshan to threaten the Japanese right flank; the 35th Army of Fu Zuoyi's troops assembled northwest of Wuyuan to launch mobile attacks on the enemy; other units chose favorable terrain to harass the exhausted enemy at any time; and the logistics personnel were transferred to the Dengkou and Shizuishan areas. Before Langshan Mountain, where the Yang family generals once fought against the Jin dynasty, a thousand-mile-long battlefield against the Japanese was set up. Wubulangkou is located in the western part of the Yinshan Mountains. Nestled between the eastern and western ends of the rugged and precipitous Erlang Mountain and Chashitai Mountain, it forms a strategically vital location. After Fu Zuoyi returned to western Suiyuan in 1939 to serve as deputy commander of the Eighth War Zone, the Ningxia army was placed under his command. At the end of December, Fu Zuoyi's troops stormed Baotou, inflicting over a thousand casualties on the Japanese. Okabe, commander of the Japanese Mengjiang Garrison, considered the defeat at Baotou a great humiliation and declared, "We must sweep through the Hetao region and completely annihilate Fu Zuoyi's army." To eliminate future troubles, the Japanese, "determined to decisively crush the enemy's base in the Hetao region with their main force," began in January 1940, mobilizing over 30,000 Japanese and puppet troops from Zhangjiakou, Datong, and other places, along with over a thousand vehicles, aircraft, artillery, and tanks. Under the command of Division Commander Kuroda Shigetoku, they launched a three-pronged, menacing invasion of western Suiyuan. On January 31, Kuroda led the main force of the Japanese central route, consisting of over 780 vehicles, armored vehicles, and tanks, and launched an attack at 4:30 PM on the positions of the 35th Division of the 81st Army in the area of Wubulangkou, Siyitang, and Wuzhen. Ubulangkou, where Ma Hongbin's 35th Division was stationed, is a transliteration of the Mongolian word "Ubulak," meaning "mouth of large and small springs." Located in the southern part of present-day Urad Middle Banner, it lies at the junction of Wuliangsutai, Delingshan Township, and Wengeng Sumu, a strategically important location nestled between two mountains. When the Battle of Ubulangkou began, Ma Hongbin was in Chongqing attending a high-level military conference convened by Chiang Kai-shek, and his troops were commanded by Ma Tengjiao, commander of the 35th Division. At approximately 8:00 AM on January 31, 1940, the Japanese army amassed its forces in the Zaoshulinzi desert area, directly north of Siyitang and directly east of Ubulangkou. Their vanguard first used three aircraft to circling and bombard the positions of Ma's 205th Regiment, followed by artillery bombardment. Under the cover of aircraft and artillery, Japanese tanks, armored vehicles, and hundreds of military vehicles carrying Japanese troops launched an attack on the Siyitang and Ubulangkou positions. Following Ma Hongbin's orders, a defensive trench, 3 meters wide and 3 meters deep, had been dug in front of the 81st Army's position, stretching approximately 10 kilometers from the foot of Wubulang Pass to the north bank of the Yellow River. A 50-meter-wide pit zone preceded the trench. The two sides fought fiercely until nightfall, suffering heavy casualties and remaining evenly matched. At the Siyitang position, Ding Liangyu, the company commander of the 1st Company, 1st Battalion, 205th Regiment, was wounded and died the following day; more than 30 platoon leaders, squad leaders, and soldiers were killed. Xue Wanyou, the battalion clerk, was hit by an artillery shell, his body torn apart and his head severed. Although the officers and soldiers of Ma's 35th Division suffered heavy casualties, they held their ground. Unable to break through, the Japanese used aircraft to continuously release poison gas with the wind at their backs. Although Ma's troops had prepared simple gas masks made of gauze wrapped in sawdust, the concentration of the gas was too high, causing many to experience headaches, chest tightness, and vomiting, greatly weakening their fighting capacity and making the situation increasingly critical. Around 10 PM, Division Commander Ma Tengjiao ordered Ma Jiangong, deputy battalion commander of the 2nd Battalion of the 206th Regiment, to lead two companies from Wulanaobao to reinforce the 208th Regiment via Siyitang. Ma Jiangong was killed by a grenade in the fierce fighting. The two companies fought desperately to break free from the enemy and finally joined up with the 208th Regiment. The enemy, realizing this, reinforced their forces and intensified their attack. At 11:30 PM, the 208th Regiment's position was breached, but the enemy dared not advance rashly. The battle resumed at dawn the next day, and the fighting at the Siyitang position remained extremely fierce. Ma Tengjiao ordered the 1st Battalion of the 206th Regiment to reinforce the Siyitang position. While traversing a seven- or eight-mile stretch of open land, the reinforcements were subjected to heavy artillery fire from the Japanese, suffering heavy casualties. However, the troops braved the artillery fire, bullets, and thick smoke, breaking through the enemy's fire blockade and reaching the position. The combined forces of the Wubulangkou and Siyitang positions continued to inflict powerful blows on the Japanese army. The 205th Regiment, holding the fortified Siyitang, engaged in bayonet fighting with the Japanese army. When their bayonets bent, the soldiers would grab the enemy and bite them, or detonate grenades to die alongside them. The troops had gone two days and two nights without food or water, and coupled with the bitter cold, they were exhausted and suffering heavy casualties. The battle was exceptionally fierce, tragic, and arduous. Ma Hongbin later recalled this battle, saying, "Even the world-famous battles of Taierzhuang and Changsha, where the National Revolutionary Army fought with such heroic spirit, were no more than this." In the early morning of February 1st, the Japanese army first bombarded the defensive positions at Wubulangkou and Siyitang with heavy artillery, and then used aircraft to dive-bomb the open area in front of Wubulangkou. Under the attack of enemy artillery and tanks combined with infantry, the 208th Regiment suffered heavy casualties, and the front-line positions at Wubulangkou were breached by the enemy. The 205th and 206th Regiments sent reinforcements, using bunkers and high ground fortifications to stubbornly resist the enemy, resulting in heavy casualties on both sides. Seeing that they could not capture the positions defended by the Ningxia army, the Japanese army released tear gas and sneezing gas. While attacking from the front, the Japanese army sent puppet Mongolian troops to flank and attack Wubulangkou from the rear of the mountain. Although the Ma troops resisted bravely, they were ultimately outnumbered, and their positions were successively breached by the enemy, forcing the remaining defenders to withdraw. In this battle, more than 1,000 officers and soldiers of the Ningxia Ma troops shed their blood in western Suiyuan, using their lives to block the enemy's advance. Ma's troops retreated, pursued by Japanese ground forces and strafed by aircraft, suffering over a thousand casualties and forced to retreat into the desert. They continued to fight the Japanese in the quicksand, killing another 200 enemy soldiers. After a grueling six-day, six-night march, the troops successfully returned to their Dengkou base for rest. Post-war statistics show that Ma's 35th Division originally had over 5,000 men; in the battle of Wubulangkou, over 1,000 were killed and 2,000 wounded, including 700 suffering from frostbite. This battle exemplified sacrificial defense, buying time for counteroffensives. Upon learning of the defeat of his troops in Chongqing, Ma Hongbin immediately flew back to Ningxia and rushed to Dengkou. After regrouping the troops and investigating officers who had failed in their command, he reorganized two regiments, replenished their equipment, and after a brief rest, led by Brigade Commander Ma Peiqing, returned to western Suiyuan. To cooperate with Fu Zuoyi's troops in continuing the fight against the Japanese invaders, the Ningxia army, mainly composed of the 35th Division, entered the Dala Banner area of Yimeng to fight the enemy. After occupying Wuyuan, the Japanese army believed that the Chinese army in western Suiyuan was in disarray and would be unable to recover its fighting capacity in a short time. Furthermore, due to its overextended battle lines and supply difficulties, the Japanese army had no spare troops to expand the war. Therefore, they centered their forces on Wuyuan, leaving a Japanese regiment and four divisions of puppet Mongolian troops, totaling over 15,000 men, to garrison the Hetao region, while the rest of their forces retreated eastward. After the main Japanese force withdrew, Fu Zuoyi decided to organize a campaign to recapture Wuyuan. In March 1940, he ordered his 35th Army to lead the attack on Wuyuan, while Ma's 81st Army moved from western Suiyuan to the Dalad Banner area on the south bank of the Yellow River in the Ordos League to construct fortifications and block Japanese reinforcements from Baotou. At midnight on March 20, Fu's 35th Army simultaneously launched attacks on Japanese strongholds in Wuyuan, Meilingmiao, and Xingongzhong. After two days of fierce fighting, our army finally recaptured Linhe and Wuyuan, killing Lieutenant General Mizukawa, the division commander of the Japanese army, and several thousand of his puppet troops. Upon hearing the news, the Japanese troops in Baotou crossed the Yellow River, attempting to outflank the 35th Army from the south. However, their westward advance was met with resistance from the positions of Ma's 81st Army. During the defensive battle, Ma's troops were bombarded by more than 30 Japanese artillery pieces. Due to outdated weaponry and lack of artillery counterattack, Ma's right flank was destroyed, allowing the enemy to encircle them from the rear. To avoid being outflanked, Ma's troops retreated north to the Shawo area to regroup. Ma Hongbin ordered each regiment to exploit the enemy's difficulty in vehicular movement in the desert, employing mobile warfare tactics, advancing when the enemy advanced and retreating when the enemy retreated, maintaining a distance of five or six li from the enemy, and choosing opportune moments to attack and exhaust them. Ma's troops also frequently formed assault teams to harass the enemy at night, keeping them constantly on edge. After maneuvering with the Japanese in the desert for several days using mobile warfare, Ma Hongbin's troops occupied a hilltop southwest of Xinminbao and laid an ambush. When the enemy approached, they unleashed a sudden barrage of fire, inflicting hundreds of casualties. This blow forced the Japanese army to abandon its southern reinforcement plan and retreat north across the Yellow River near Zhaojunfen. After the Japanese retreat, the 81st Army immediately launched an attack on the puppet Mongolian cavalry south of the Yellow River. After more than a month of battles, large and small, except for Chaidengtai, which was captured by Fu Zuoyi's troops, all other puppet strongholds were wiped out by Ma Hongbin's troops, and "the entire Damian Beach area in the northeast of the Ih Ju League was recovered." During the Qingming Festival in 1940, the 35th Division, returning to western Suiyuan, buried the officers and soldiers who died in the battle at Wubulangkou. With tears in their eyes, people buried the remains of 148 officers and soldiers at the Cemetery for Fallen Soldiers on the west side of Wubulangkou, and erected brick monuments in front of the graves according to the names on the surviving shoulder insignia of the fallen officers and soldiers' uniforms. Casualties on all sides were significant, reflecting the intensity of the fighting. For the Japanese, two brigades and the 72nd Cavalry Regiment took heavy hits, though official reports admitted only about 1,000 losses. Given that these units were sidelined from combat for an extended period afterward, the true figure was likely far higher. Battle reports from the 26th Division alone recorded over 3,000 casualties, nearly 20% of its strength,pushing the total Japanese toll, including other units, to between 4,000 and 5,000. Puppet forces fared even worse. The "Suiyuan-Western Autonomous Allied Army" proved utterly ineffective, collapsing almost immediately against the superior Ma Clique cavalry of the Nationalist 81st Army. While the puppet Mongolian cavalry had some combat capability, their reluctance to fight for the Japanese—often against their own kin, led to half-hearted engagements and quick retreats. Combined puppet casualties and prisoners numbered around 5,000 to 6,000, bringing the overall Japanese and puppet losses to 10,000–12,000 killed or wounded. The Chinese forces, vastly outmatched in equipment and relying on brave but undertrained local security units, endured heavy sacrifices. Domestic sources estimate their casualties at 15,000–20,000. This campaign marked the only major anti-Japanese engagement involving people from Ningxia, where over 10,000 Hui and Han fighters, under Ma Hongbin and Ma Hongkui, battled fiercely in what is now Linhe and Wuyuan in Inner Mongolia. Thousands perished, buried far from home, embodying the unyielding spirit of the Chinese nation. It stood as Northwest China's sole battlefield in the war, a point of pride for its people. Victory was hard-won, despite the Chinese having slightly more troops but far inferior weaponry. Success stemmed from the soldiers' bravery, tactical use of cavalry mobility, and crucially, the puppet Mongolians' unwillingness to fully commit. The campaign not only repelled the Japanese westward and southward advances, securing Northwest China's northern gateway and blocking incursions into Ningxia, Shaanxi, and Gansu, but also safeguarded key supply routes like the Suiyuan-Xinjiang Highway and connections to Lanzhou. This ensured a steady influx of Soviet aid, bolstering the national resistance and indirectly supporting efforts in Southwest China. 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. After a Chinese raid seized Baotou, Japan launched a major 1940 offensive with tens of thousands of troops, vehicles, armor, aircraft, and puppet Mongolian forces. Chinese defenders used scorched earth, fortifications at Wubulangkou, and mobile cavalry/desert tactics, ambushes, and night harassment. Fu Zuoyi later recaptured Wuyuan/Linhe. Casualties were heavy—Chinese estimates 15,000–20,000; Japanese/puppet losses possibly 10,000–12,000.
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